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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…
I am trying to work out if a PPC would be worth in the long run – but in the meantime I need some medication, unfortunately… As far as I can understand, I can backdate your PPC by a month, if (and only if) I've got asked for (and got handed) an FP57 form when I paid for the meds. So, essentially I can get my health sorted…
I have POA for a disabled in a care home. He has received no monies from the DWP for 18 months. Does anyone know how to escalate , who to contact, how to get help. Have sat for hours on the phone and sent multiple letters. Im at my wits end Help
Hello I have followed the advice of the newbies thread for a parking charge. From previous experience (and using this site) they've always given up at POPLA for me (think I have had five previous successes). However, this is the first time I have experienced them supplying evidence back to comment on. I have to submit…
Hi I have just read in the forum that I should have ignored but I tried to appeal the ticket which will make me liable however I have had nothing back from the appeal but today I have received the debt recovery plus will I have to pay this as I appealed I assume the appeal had been declined but I had no notification Thanks…
Hi all, newbie here - I received this parking charge from All Parking Services LTD last week. My primary gripe is that I received it after the discount window ended, meaning I can’t pay the reduced rate. I had a read through the newbie post and have determined that All Parking Services UK is a BPA member, but unsure where…
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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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