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Entertainment! Entertainment everywhere! We're truly living in the miracle age of consuming content. From our telly faves, blockbuster movies and entire series available to stream on demand. But our smaller screens are also fighting for our attention, with constant pings and notifications from friends and from around the…
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…
Hello, I have asked Lowell three times since August to provide proof that a debt belongs to me. I have quoted the relevant legislation l from the FCA CONC 7.14.401/04/2014R Where there is a dispute as to the identity of the borrower or hirer or as to the amount of the debt, it is for the firm (and not the customer) to…
I tried 3 times to do this via the link for Santander's Everyday Account and kept getting 'Something Went Wrong' message. I had just put in my name and surname in the blue bars. Can someone please tell me exactly which link to do this from on the MSE website. Thank you!
Hi, My TV/BB contract ends this month, and the renewal offer is a lot more than I pay now but I cannot get through to Sky to haggle a better deal (or perhaps cancel). They say all their lines are closed for essential staff training. I'll keep trying over the next few days but if I cannot get through what is the legal…
I’ve read most of the links I can find on here about s&s isa and I’m ready to set one up. I’ve got £10k spare and thinking about trading 212. Do I add the whole money or split it for £2k a month? I’ve used £10k isa allowance this year and my premium bonds are full. I am not planning of needing this £10k for at least 10…
I invested £300,000 in a bond many years ago. I have taken the full 5% per annum cumulatively, but in the early years I withdrew half the capital to help build a house. Is the 5% now calculated on the original £300k or the residual £150k? My IFA says the latter but everything I read on line suggests the former but I cannot…
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In the latest must-listen instalment of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin discusses the issue and what can be done about it with Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley.
Music streaming platform Spotify is hiking the price of three of its 'Premium' plans – Individual, Duo and Family – by up to £2 a month (or £24 a year). We explain what's happening and how to cut costs – whether you stick with Spotify or ditch it.
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