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Re: +++ Divide By Cucumber Error. Please Reinstall Universe And Reboot +++
The bed did (eventually) get made, and the visitors list got done this morning before they left with some snowdrops to transplant. Eldest is also working his way through the 'too thick for me…9 -
Re: Letter of No Further Interest from Northern Rock PLC - any ideas?
Virgin Money? They acquired Northern Rock well over a decade ago2 -
Re: Letter of No Further Interest from Northern Rock PLC - any ideas?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81931856#Comment_81931856 Which would mean Nationwide now? As I think that officially it is 2 April this year. https://www.nationwide.co.uk/new…1 -
Re: Letter of No Further Interest from Northern Rock PLC - any ideas?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6660720/letter-of-no-further-interest-from-northern-rock-plc-any-ideas Sorry for your loss. If the life insurance policy was linked to the mortgage, lo…1 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
Motorists get one hour "grace period" in two NI cities https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6208x95wdvo Lisburn and Newry's on-street parking spaces gives motorists an hour to return t…3 -
Re: Will DWP dept management and mortgage
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81931978#Comment_81931978 Right so it's all down to your incomings and outgoings. If you're making oodles (like we all wish!) and hav…1 -
Re: March Forward Into Spring 2026
I am off out to a local event today. I'm not sure what the weather is like as it got quite chilly yesterday after my class. I might put a cardigan in my bag although it looks sunny. We are going…3 -
Re: Will DWP dept management and mortgage
Its possible it will result in a question. Depending on how much we are talking and how long you will carry on paying it for, it might have an effect but that doesnt mean it will be a problem. I have…1 -
Re: Will DWP dept management and mortgage
Forget the credit score - no one sees that except you. More important is your credit history which the banks will look at. UC doesn't show on your credit history - at least I've never seen …1 -
Re: Will DWP dept management and mortgage
They will also look at your affordability – income and outgoings and that will also affect whether/how much you can borrow.1



