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The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
The final week of May is bringing a bank holiday, a half term school break and soaring temperatures, meaning the air will be filled with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of ice cream vans. When the mercury shoots up, what's your primary go-to for dealing with the heat? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
Hi I received a parking fine from total carparks back in April 2025 due to not obtaining a ticket. I tried using the machine several times but it was not working, I tried paying via the parkonomy app which also was not working and I tried paying via telephone which was not accepting any of my cards. In the end I had to…
I thought I'd join in all the air-to-air excitement 😄 but I'm not ready to have F-Gas folk around for a permanent installation (my house is full of stuff my kids have brought back from university and it looks like a candidate for one of those "extreme hoarders" TV shows). Instead, I have bought a 12k BTU (3.5kW) portable…
Hi, I’m hoping someone might be able to help. I have received 2 x PCNs for NHS Prescriptions totalling £118.80. I am a single, working part-time and struggle with anxiety. Although medication helps, at times I am feel paralysed with fear and just about manage work and most importantly taking care of my children. During…
Good morning, I previously posted on the forum about my place of work changing our pension sacrifice from gross to net, where we will be taxed twice for our contributions. This is where I am not sure that I have this thread under the correct heading….. Due to the change in salary sacrifice this is causing financial…
One month I bought a duvet and some bedlinen. I received a message saying I was over my credit limit. As I knew I had spent £600, and this was below my credit limit I had a panic, paid off the bill in full. In May I bought junior some birthday presents and wasn't billed in June. What had happened is payments from the…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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