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Entertainment! Entertainment everywhere! We're truly living in the miracle age of consuming content. From our telly faves, blockbuster movies and entire series available to stream on demand. But our smaller screens are also fighting for our attention, with constant pings and notifications from friends and from around the…
For some meal deal fans, it's the best time of the year! The usual offerings are being replaced with this year's selection of creative Christmas alternatives. Christmas dinner sandwiches, pulled pork wraps, brie and cranberry baguettes and sides of pigs in blankets in pastry. There's weird combinations and old favourites…
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…
Hi There, I'm new here. I have had no correspondence previously but have recieved a Notice of Debt Recovery letter from DCBL. This is in relation to 346 Southgate Park, Stansted. Contravention happened in December 2024, for an overstay (I don't have any details). I do remember visiting the Starbucks drive through for a…
Hi, we stopped paying credit cards in June as our debt reached 75k and was out of control. We have been waiting for accounts to default while managing our budget and building some emergency fund, albeit not as much as planned due to essential repairs. We had a text message today from Wescot saying they've taken over my…
We purchased a Samsung TV just under 4 years ago @ a cost of £1100 from Currys, unfortunately the TV has gone wrong and is out of warranty with both Curry's and Samsung. Is there anything we can do as I would expect a TV to last more than 4 years? Can I do anything under the CRA?
Hi, If you get offered a job, but they wont start you until 3 weeks time, then that means you will be 3 weeks without pay. Is it perfectly normal in that case, to simply keep applying for other jobs in the hope that you get offered a job that pays more and starts you sooner? ...ie, even though one has signed the employment…
I lent someone some cash and they paid my council tax bill with their credit card in lieu of paying back the loan. I'm due a refund from for the council tax. Does it have to be repaid onto the same card?
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In the latest must-listen instalment of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin discusses the issue and what can be done about it with Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley.
Music streaming platform Spotify is hiking the price of three of its 'Premium' plans – Individual, Duo and Family – by up to £2 a month (or £24 a year). We explain what's happening and how to cut costs – whether you stick with Spotify or ditch it.
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