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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…
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When I submitted my 23/24 Tax Return, as well as paying my tax owed for the year 23/24, I also had to pay two payments on account for the year 24/25. This is the first year I have had to do this. One payment was due 31/1/25 and the other 31/7/25. I paid them both in good time (one before January 2025 and the other by…
I had a fixed saving account that started 2 years ago and matured in Oct 2025. HMRC is asking me to pay tax on it right now (tax year 24-25). Surely this is incorrect since the interests have only just matured ? It is impossible to report or even know what HMRC is using for savings interest without spending hours on the…
I know most of the regulars on here are fully aware that life expectancy is much longer than most people think. For an average person with no other information this is probably one of the best…
Hi folks, I have a bungalow type house where the original wooden soffits and facia were covered by upvc a good number of years ago and the horizontal spouting and downpipes were also replaced with a metallic type, so not plastic. I also had windows replaced nine years with pvc ones, where the top of the window is actually…
Dear MSE forum members. I am a new user to this forum. The following post is in no way a political discussion, merely an expression of a situation I find myself in due to legislation. I have an extremely worrying and complicated financial issue that I am unable to resolve. I have tried citizens advice, leasehold advisory…
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It's October... Do you think it's too early for retailers to be rolling out their Christmas Meal Deals? Or do you think now is the perfect time to release those festive options?
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living.
If you want your Christmas food shop delivered to your door, you'll need to pounce to get your preferred slot. Supermarkets including Asda and Waitrose are now taking bookings, and there's a trick to get early access at Sainsbury's and Tesco.
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