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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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You've finally manage to find a date that works for everyone and even picked a venue for dinner. But, you've never been there before? Are you going to have a sneaky peek at their online menu, or do you just turn up on the night and take it from there?
I'll start this thread by saying I'm going to be 46 in a few months time, so it's going to be over a decade before I can access my pension. Bearing that in mind a lot of what I am looking at is theoretical, and by the nature of the beast involves making various assumptions which may or may not be true. Still, it's a…
Dear Forumites, I am seeking assistance in preparing a defence to HM Courts & Tribunals Service regarding a parking charge I believe to be unjust. The dispute concerns signage and boundary clarity at a location referred to as "Southgate Park," which includes Costa and McDonald's premises. The lack of clear demarcation…
Hello, Please can i ask if loss for a share traded on AIM market can be used against cap gains for the sale second property? If so, can the loss be carried over to the next next tax year? Thanks
I have some silver bars that have been held for many generations and simply kept in the loft as it is passed down the generations. I plan to sell it soon but I am wondering how the tax for the capital gains is handled in situaitons like mine where its simply been passed down, no original purchase price is known at all etc?
Hello all you lovely frugal people. For the first time in my life I have have the option of using some savings to offset against my mortgage and I wanted to run something past you all to see if I have misunderstood or over simplified things (very possibly). A quick overview of my position. 5 Years ago I took some extra…
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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?
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.
Banks must offer people the tools they need to manage their money in safer ways – and this needs to be overseen by the Government.
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