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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…
HiIf a grandparent claims Specified Adult Childcare credits,say for looking after their daughters son who is 7 . Daughter work's full time and claims child benefit.Dose the daughter loose out on her pension National insurance credit that goes towards her pension?Hope this makes sense.Thanks in advance.
Not sure if anyone else has Vitality Life/Health insurance - would be interested to know your thoughts on the new rewards experience they've introduced from this week. For me it's probably the final straw. Around a year ago, earning 40 points a week would get me Amazon Prime membership fully paid for, a cinema ticket each…
Bit of a dilemma can someone help We rent our house about £3000 a month before tax ect. Tennant moving out this month. I am 66 and wife 58, we use income to support my private and state pension and my wife and I are both retired. My wife pays all tax on self-assessment basis. Roughly profit of £32k per year after tax and…
Hello all. A brief summary. I received private parking ticket via Ardpark. £100. Appealed to IAS. Lost. Paid £100 within 14 days via cheque. Not received apparently, now demanding £160 as unpaid in their eyes. Threatened with further action, court etc Any advice gratefully received.
Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List **Please note: The list of ISAs I have compiled below is continually updated. New ISAs are added as they launch and withdrawn ISAs will be removed from the list. ** The current Cash ISA limit is £20,000 for the 2025/26 tax year. **As with any financial product, before opening an…
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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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