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The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
The final week of May is bringing a bank holiday, a half term school break and soaring temperatures, meaning the air will be filled with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of ice cream vans. When the mercury shoots up, what's your primary go-to for dealing with the heat? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
Hi I called Now broadband today seeking a better broadband deal. I'm currently on bog standard broadband with an active traditional landline. I was put through to Sky to discuss full fibre, as it's available in my area. He offered a reasonable price for fibre 150 with the digital landline. I specifically asked the agent at…
I had a capital one credit card with a £500 limit and have had the card for about 4 years. I just used it to pay my monthly phone contract and paid it off in full each month to build credit. Never had any late payments or anything, today I just got an email from capital one telling me they're upping my credit limit to…
CCurrently With octobus,our fixed rate has just cone to an end so bill is gping from 126 a month to 140. Is it worth me fixing a new deal ? Estimated usage by octopus below Total yearly estimate £1,605.94 £1,124.05 for 3,851kWh-electriciy £481.89 for 6,367kWh-gas This is based on the latest industry estimate of your energy…
My Sister and I are about to set up a POA for our father, we were hoping to do it ourselves, but I'm really not sure I can having looked at the form. Signing the forms would be our father, my sister and I, then a certificate provider and a witness. Does this mean we need two different people to sign? I'm finding it very…
Hi, ID Mobile debt that existed prior to my bankruptcy. I was made bankrupt in April 2026. The debt in question was incurred before my bankruptcy and is unsecured. Although I mistakenly failed to include it in my bankruptcy application, my understanding is that pre-bankruptcy unsecured debts are still covered by the…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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