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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
I lost custody of my son to his dad when I went through a mental health breakdown and he reported me to social services. Social services agreed for my son to live with his dad whilst they carried out their assessments despite me raising concerns with them about this. In the end they supported my son living with his dad…
I have maxed out my TFC from my SIPP (moving funds into drawdown) and have a small uncrystallised pot left over. I am wondering whether to move that into drawdown or leave as is? Is there any difference? It seems to me there is not on basis of current rules, but I suppose gov could decide to fiddle with the laws in a way…
I have Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016. Office was installed by Dell when I purchased a Dell laptop. I know its old. Two days ago, all of a sudden, I couldn't open any Office documents? I have no idea why? Have Microsoft suddenly updated something? I am not sure what to do? I have tried to repair…
Hi all, a long one here, I'll try and keep it as short and to the point as possible. Earlier this year, we attended Grand Designs Live event, and entered a competition run by Centrica Hive (British Gas) for a full installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP). I have never won a prize so was delighted to get a call a few…
My local council do not seem to have an answer to this - My state pension is more than my tax allowance as I have done the spouse transfer thing This means my state pension is being taxed but the council only have the GROSS amount and not the NETT amount after tax because the tax bill only comes from the HMRC after the…
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A fly in your soup? Food too cold? Wrong sauce? How often do you send something back in a restaurant?
It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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