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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…
Could anyone explain the calculation needed to work out daily compounded interest on a DPA with LA? For example, if £1000 p/w is being deferred, what would the interest be at the end of a 28 day period (4.75%), the care homes fees are paid fortnightly by the LA, so I assume at week 2, amount deferred £2000, week 4 £4000.…
I have just been given a great finance deal for a used merc. my plan is to pay off the finance early so I can keep the benefits and not pay the interest. I know I can withdraw in 14 days of the agreement but what is the difference between that and settling it. will I keep my benefits of service plan and warranty or will…
Hi All, I have been attempting to follow the advice on this very helpful thread and am now in a position where I have filed my acknowledgement of service (28/05/2026) through the Money Claims Portal, and I believe I must now submit my defence by the 14th of June. I was planning on making use of the defence template I have…
I posted this two weeks ago (Not sure if anyone would remember) basically saying about how long does probate take because I just want it to be over and grieve And sadly it’s all gone to !!!!!!. My brothr, (who hasn’t seen my mum for 3 years, didn’t come to see her when she was dying and didn’t even know our (mum and i's)…
Hi Guys, I have recently purchased a car from a small dealer and he had racked up multiple PCNs before he sold it to me and they got transferred over to my name. I replied back to the council by email giving proof that I did not own the car when the PCN's were issued but the council didn't respond and we went to their…
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