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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…
Claim Form issued Aug 5th 2025 (received today) from Northampton County Court/DCB LEGAL/Parkmaven This is for a “parking charge” incurred when my car broke down on a main road next to this retail park. To be safe, I pulled into the car park to await recovery. Car was undriveable. Car park had no parking machines or signage…
I'm seeking advice on the Luxury Car Tax for vehicles exceeding £40,000. If the list price is under £40k, but with added extras it pushes the price over £40k, does it then mean the added car tax is payable? I found this in WhatCar. 'It’s important to note that it applies to the total list price of the car, so it will…
We bought our house late 2014 and have been (very) gradually doing it up. So far we have replaced the roof, oil tank and boiler and completely refurbished the study, living room and one bedroom. We have three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and utility still to go. We recently re-mortgaged and have released some equity to do…
Hi all, here I go to ridding myself of debt for the final time. I don't want to work forever and would like some good savings before I reduce my working hours. I'm not getting any younger and suffer with various ailments so instead of borrowing I need to pay off what I owe and save instead. Previous borrowing was always…
PLEASE READ THROUGH THE RULES AND THE CHANGES FROM NOW ON! A very warm welcome to another Sealed Pot Challenge, our 18th! Due pto the Cost Of Living, I suggest we all save in the best way possible for each of us: if some still prefer to stick to cash, then please do so. Those wishing to use debit cards, or save via the…
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A fly in your soup? Food too cold? Wrong sauce? How often do you send something back in a restaurant?
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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