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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…
I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience and if so what their outcome was, or if they took it further? I referred an issue to the Financial Ombudsman, initially it was dealt with an investigator and then progressed to an Ombudsman as I did not agree with the result from the investigator. Both the investigator and…
1 bedroom top floor corner flat (3 flats high) Quiet residential area off the main road Average condition, nothing crazy. 33sq metres (355sq feet) Gas radiators Juliet balcony Residential parking spot Council tax band A Ground rent £75 per year Service charges £1380 per year EPC grade C 972 years left on lease 15 minute…
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote to Toyota Finance, using the tools on the "Money Saving Expert" website. I used the format recommended, asking if my agreement had any form of commission and if so to treat the communication as a formal complaint etc. I took out a loan back in 2017 to purchase a Toyota Prius. I have a…
Hi everyone, I am hoping to get some suggestions/opinions advice if allowed? I’ve been reading through lots of threads here and have found the advice and personal experiences really helpful, so I thought I’d ask about my own situation. Im going through a really tough time that will result in about 20 defaults across…
We replaced the floor in our bungalow well over 10 years ago with oiled floor boards from B & Q. We used to home board dogs. I'm not bothered by the scratches but there are patches on a few boards where spills of their drinking water has affected them. It's not serious damage, just the oil has worn away and there are…
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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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