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Entertainment! Entertainment everywhere! We're truly living in the miracle age of consuming content. From our telly faves, blockbuster movies and entire series available to stream on demand. But our smaller screens are also fighting for our attention, with constant pings and notifications from friends and from around the…
For some meal deal fans, it's the best time of the year! The usual offerings are being replaced with this year's selection of creative Christmas alternatives. Christmas dinner sandwiches, pulled pork wraps, brie and cranberry baguettes and sides of pigs in blankets in pastry. There's weird combinations and old favourites…
For those of you who are chocolate lovers, this week's poll is seeking your votes on how you like your confectionary treat... or more specifically, what temperature? Does it taste better a little on the chilled side, or do you prefer a more melty experience with a room temperature choccie? Fridge or cupboard? Or is there…
Hi everyone Last Friday, my normal long-standing standing order left my bank account but has still not been credited to my Melton BS savings account. I notice that there is a banner on their website about issues crediting interest but just wondered if anyone is having the same issue as me? I sent a message but haven’t…
Hello, I was wondering if anybody had any experience of the following at all? I lived in my previous residential for around 10 years, I bought a new residential property in May 2024 but kept my old one and rented it out. This meant I paid higher rate stamp duty on my new property. i have a limited company for the purpose…
I didn't know where to put this thread. My dad and FIL have about 200 Xmas cards to send this year. We have told them that we would write who they are from and we have address labels for the envelopes. One has Parkinson's and the other bad eyes and other ailments so sitting and writing is hard for them both. I was thinking…
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice or opinions on what might be reasonable compensation in my situation. I had a financial adviser who failed to act on my instructions for around three months. I’ve since discovered he has been convicted and sent to prison for serious child sex offences. During that time, I…
My mother was born and raised in the USA, but in the mid 60’s while working as a nurse overseas, she met then married my father, who worked for the Crown in the diplomatic service. In the early 90’s she started opening ISA’s and investment accounts without issue. Now this month, financial institutions (Fidelity Investments…
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Music streaming platform Spotify is hiking the price of three of its 'Premium' plans – Individual, Duo and Family – by up to £2 a month (or £24 a year). We explain what's happening and how to cut costs – whether you stick with Spotify or ditch it.
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