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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything let alone use a pen and paper. But still, for some of us there are times where writing by hand is preferred. How often do you find yourself physically writing something down?
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I just received an email from this bunch, checked online and they seemed to be a legitimate debt collection agency. I clicked the link to go to ‘my account’ online to be asked personal details including date of birth and contact details to verify I was the correct person. As this seems like a scam I called instead, only to…
Hello everyone I am looking for any experience / advice on leaving pre 55 based on a current (scheme year 24-25 and scheme years 25-26) period of higher earnings due to a temporary promotion. My classic length of service (post McCloud judgement) will be 28 years 171 days and I am a Classic member. So my pensionable…
Hi everyone. Applying for change of use, office to residential, small plot, South East. Paid for pre-planning advice, to confirm if change will be accepted or not, sizes, no of rooms, etc All good. The only bad news, the council needs a certain amount of garden space, more beds, more space. Building footprint must be…
Hi, the driver overstayed the 2 hour limit when shopping at Tesco, paid cash but lost the receipt. There was big queues in the supermarket and they have a disabled son so it took longer than they expected. If option A fails (contacting the retailer) in the newbies section, is it best just to pay the £40 discount rate. PCN…
Hi, Parking fine for £100 from Brittannia Parking. I paid £1 parking but mistakenly put in wrong reg plate. I have proof of bank statement but no ticket was printed from the machine. Popla have declined the case. Looking for Advice on whether to pay up or contest it further. As seems very unfair iv paid the parking, just…
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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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