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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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I have just received this answer from my local council benefit office - We will not be adjusting income for the past year when your HMRC tax bill is received My state pension this financial year is more than my tax allowance so is being used as a test case by my local councillor That means from April 2027 under the current…
Hi, I have a credit card with Halifax. When I originally setup the card a direct debit was setup to pay the amount in full every month. However recently i have seen an INTEREST amount being taken from my card (although a small amount less than £1) I don't understand why I am having to pay any interest, as my direct debit…
Hi posting this for a friend Have read the FAQ's and though I am sure the questions I want to ask are covered there somewhere, I needed to get some clarity so I thank the wonderful people here in advance Attached is the claim form from SMART PARKING UK (DCB LEGAL) Friend says he received (and ignored) letters about this at…
Bit of a clueless post here. I had a pension with Aviva that I have just transferred to a SIPP. There's £38,000 sitting in cash and I need to invest it. I don't know what, where and to a lesser extent, how. Can someone give me some pointers? I'm planning to add more over the next 10 years.
The £30 drive pack is my best option by far. I have an Ohme home pro. Trying to sign up it's hard to make any progress. I have gone through the sign up process, it says we'll tell you when we've added it. No confirmation email or anything. If I ask octopus help via email (since anything else seems to no longer be an…
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In a new report published today (Saturday 25 October), the Treasury Committee has urged the Government to leave the £20,000 limit in place – echoing previous calls from MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis.
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living.
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