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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Small Payments. BIG Impact. Making a small (or large) Payment a Day (PAD) - or whenever your budget allows - towards debts or savings all adds up really quickly! And can change your financial future... Hey everyone, Welcome to the Payment A Day - Chapter 2025 challenge! (this will start from 1 January 2025) We've decided…
Hi all.. I'm wondering if anyone has any knowledge on the responsibilities of a cemetery with regard to the internment of ashes into the family grave plot. When my Mum passed away she requested to be cremated and her ashes placed in her family grave plot With a blessing by a catholic priest It has taken 4 months to…
Bought 2 cans of paints from a discount store and yes it was cheap, but the quality wasn't just poor it was unusable. (45 years decorating experience - never felt the need to return paint before.) Was told they do not accept returns as the product had been opened. For expediency, I returned the unopened can and paid extra…
Hi there folks, Hope everyone is doing good, I have an ISA that is due to mature soon and can get a one year at 4% or a two year fixed at 3.8%, so just wondering what to go for? What is the general consensus about interest rates at the moment though I do realise no one has a crystal ball? I do tend to stick with the big…
A cyclist hit my car and ran off without giving me his details. My dashcam caught it all, including a clear shot of his face a moment before it smashed into my rear window and damaged the wiper. The bike damaged the bumper and cracked my number plate. What's the best way to track him down so I can claim my costs? It was…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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