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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?
My Dad recently passed away. He let his neighbours keep their hot dog van on his drive for 'a few weeks', (t was never moved or used, they just stored it there), it must have been there for about 5 years now, but he said he didn't mind. We are now in the process of sorting his house and want to get the estate agent around…
Hi all, Would anyone have time to check over my POPLA appeal for me please? Here is the link to the Word Doc (ready to save out as a PDF): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pblujqu7td7cxa64l27px/POPLA-Appeal.docx?rlkey=sfsrbkrmsft16k7yll8t1f6ki&st=vgc83ps6&dl=0 I have mainly used text from other successful POPLA appeals. I've…
I have a dilemma and I was hoping to get advice from people who are more well versed in the financial details of cars. I currently have a 2013 Dacia Duster, passed down to me by my late mother. This car has been going strong, however in the past few months I have had to spend ≈ £1k on general repairs (something crumbling…
Hello all, I was listening, this morning, to Martin Lewis's podcast and his section about switching your bank to take advantage of a switching bonus. Feeling inspired and not wanting to switch from my existing bank (Santander) I decided to set up a new bank account with Chase, together with two direct debits, moved from…
.I bought Walkers English Creamy Toffee - 500gms without realising the order is set for monthly delivery and I'm unable to contact the seller to cancel. I did an online chat with an 'associate' (Why call them that instead assistant?) who cancelled any further deliveries and got a refund too. Very impressed.
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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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