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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…
My dentist has recommended I switch to an electric toothbrush, as I wasn’t quite getting the technique right with a manual one. She told me that several of her patients use the Oral-B iO3, and said that if I decide to buy one, I should definitely avoid paying full price — as they often come up on sale, as special offers,…
My mid twenties son is looking to buy near to where his company is based on the south coast but he currently lives/works from our home 150 miles away. Where should he look for brokers, local to where he buys, or nationally, or does it depend on his financial circumstances? Are brokers paid by the purchaser and if so, is it…
Hi, I've never received a summons before, always paid Council Tax on time no matter what. I've now received a Summons for a house I sold nearly five years ago, for this year's Council Tax! The most shocking thing in the summons is "Things that are not defences to a liability order" "Magistrates cannot consider.... whether…
Mum had her car written off a month ago when someone drove into her. She needs another car. We looked at a 21 plate Aygo today but saw it had MOT advisories. I raised concerns with the Sales advisor and they said I had nothing to worry about but I am not sure as I want my mum to be safe after her recent accident. Just a…
If there is a better group to put this then please move it. Back in march I was in hospital recovering and another patient told me that I could pay for the train service using the trainline app. I downloaded it and I had to enter my bank details. I am taken to a page that tells me that they need to verify my bank details…
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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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