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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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Have been trying to search for an answer to this on Google for ages but no luck, so wondering if anyone on here might know the answer. My son is currently learning to drive, and being my second child, I'm well aware of the eye watering insurance costs when he passes. We've been doing quotes on different cars, and by doing…
Hi all, I appreciate you help in advance, and hope this post also helps someone else in the future! I need to make a decision on what heating and hot water system to get installed. All new pipes are being laid, and I will have radiators everywhere (no UFH). My options after quite a bit of research: * System…
This might be a tricky one but I know you guys are super clever and will give me some help here. This is situation one. My wife has a fixed 3 year savings account which is due to mature in December 2025. The account will pay out all the interest earned at this time. Nothing has been touched or withdrawn. She has had no…
I am trying to work out the most tax-efficient way to draw pension income from SIPPs and ISAs (dividends and interest). Our situation is: Me: £2k-£5k earned income (might take on more work but unlikely), SP in 2028 OH: £14k in pensions and £6k earned income. Our investments/cash are about 50% in SIPPs, 25% in ISAs,…
I opened a new Santander Everyday account last week after seeing the £30 amazon offer just for opening (no switch required). Now they’ve launched a new £100 Amazon offer, this time requiring debit card transactions. I’ve looked at the T&Cs quickly, but can anyone confirm if I could go for this new offer as well?
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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?
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.
The State Pension is set to go up by 4.8% from April 2026 under what's known as the 'triple lock' guarantee – though the exact monetary increase you'll get depends on which version of the State Pension you receive.
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