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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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I've had a blue badge now for approx 5 years , the second issue expires on 1/11/25 , I applied for a new one 7 weeks ago ( if your not familiar it's takes ages ) they've had the application for all this time , and took the £10! , I had a letter on Friday saying my application has been refused due to the fact that I hadn't…
Hello, my dad received a PCN for 'parking in a restricted area' in a shell petrol station, from UK Parking Enforcement LTD. They say it happened in Feb 2025 but only sent this letter a month ago, my dad appealed it and they rejected saying: "It is the driver’s responsibility to always ensure they are fully aware of and…
Hi, not been here a while. My elderly mum needs a new phone. Mine is Motorola G14 and she likes mine. I've had mine 2 years. The most similar I have read is g24. I don't want to pay more than £100. Argos had one but not in stock or for delivery in my area. I only have a week before her birthday. Also it has a supplied…
Could someone explain why the onmgoing charge for Schroder Asian Income is shown as 1.65% on the Schroder website when the KIID shows 0.82%?
Happy Sunday Using money helper website £225K buys 10 years fixed term income at £28K. Using gilt ladder £28K per year costs £226K. Am I right in thinking annuity carries no risk (apart from inflation), gilts have some risk but benefit from more favorable tax treatment? Also, appreciate a fixed term annuity would trigger…
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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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