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Whether it's because the cupboards are bare, you're too exhausted to cook, the kitchen is too much of a mess or you just fancy something special, getting a takeaway for your evening meal can be a bit of a treat. But how regularly do you indulge? Vote in the poll and share your opinions in the thread!
We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
Hi, just looking for some advice. I'm about to raise a formal grievance at work and I’m honestly scared about the whole process. I don’t feel supported and I’m worried about what might happen next. The main issues are: * Probation issue: I’ve been on probation for 6 months and despite asking for feedback several times,…
Hi I'm new and looking for some advice. I currently not working at the moment so receiving benefits and pip. I had spoke to step change and set up a token repayment plan until June. they are saying a DMP would be the best way forward. However it will take 10 years. They worked out my budget sheet and said I can only put £8…
Hot off the press, is the case of Mazur and Stewart v Charles Russell Speechly. Thought this might interest the community because I have a feeling this is going have a potentially significant impact in the way law firms do their business, not least for DCBL and similar firms operating in this sphere (possibly parking co.'s…
Copied over from my old diary Hello again from Yorkshire 😁 The move from the south coast went well but it has been hectic since I got here. Spending has been budgeted for van hire £250 diesel £90 train fare for DS to get home £30 new boiler £3600 living room light £32 kettle & toaster £40 New bath towels (sale) £6 Living…
I have received several drive off letters from 2 different companies stating that I drove off without paying for fuel . They have photographs clearly showing it was not me but my son ,I have informed them of this . I am the registered keeper on the log book and the car was taken without my permission on each occasion, I…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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