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Whether it's because the cupboards are bare, you're too exhausted to cook, the kitchen is too much of a mess or you just fancy something special, getting a takeaway for your evening meal can be a bit of a treat. But how regularly do you indulge? Vote in the poll and share your opinions in the thread!
We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
My uncle has a 6 figure savings amount but his total assets are below inheritance tax levels. He recently went into a care home though hated it & has returned to his flat - a costly exercise bringing home the reality of saving for old age & passing some of that on. I'm realistic that he may have no alternative at some…
Hello, My wife as the registered keeper of the vehicle has received a parking charge for "not parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space" on 7th September from the UKPC. She was not driving the vehicle. This is the drafted response that she plans to appeal the case with. Any/all feedback is welcome. "To Whom…
Am I entitled to feel hard done by? Next week it will be four months since my offer was accepted on a house. Most of the time since has been spent waiting for conveyancing. I’m not in a chain because I’m renting. The sellers have a new build that is ready to move into, the company who’ve sold it to them are even getting…
Hopefully in the final throes of selling my late parents’ house. Proposed entry date of end of October. I have cleared most of the contents but what is left now are the bigger furniture items so need a house clearance done. I’ve got three quotes with a huge difference in price. First one was just over £1400 and would take…
Hi It's that time of year again where my home insurance is due & so I'm looking at comparisons. Yes, I can see that I could probably get cheaper home insurance cover but it would probably be from a company I've never heard from. In reality I'm not looking for the cheapest quote I can find rather I'm looking for a policy…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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