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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.
Hi. I've been a silly bee and not updated my logbook when I moved (have since done so) this has resulted in a CCJ which I've paid and I'm currently waiting on it to be set aside. In the meantime, I've now received another parking invoice from the same company - G24, but it's at DCBL stage. They sent me the original - sent…
I'm thinking an annuity will be the way to go for one of my SIPPS (currently around 360k). I don't intend to take the tax free element (or maybe I should?), so 100% will be used to buy the annuity. if I do buy an annuity my conundrum is do I get a 5% escalation or an RPI? If the BoE target is inflation target is met, or…
Hi, I wanna first start by thanking you guys for all your work in the forums and for the Newbies threads letting me know I can fight against this claim. A breakdown of the events as I remember them. * Took place in a residential car park managed by GBP Management Ltd. * I'm the driver, but my relative is the registered…
Hi, I'm new here so apologies if this isn't the right section to post this and thank you to all the knowledgeable and helpfull people that contribute to this forum :) . Over the years I have accumulated this debt and I have just borrowed and borrowed to cover the monthly payments and it's caught up wiyh me and can no…
Hi, I'm getting myself very confused over adjusted net income and the helpline, well.. isn't so much a helpline!! Let's say for ease, the salary is £80,000. Car on salary sacrifice scheme is £850 a month. On the P11D is says 'amount paid by employee for use of car' - £10,500. Pension contributions are 7.5% Medical…
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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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