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Re: Severn Trent - I do not trust their tactics?
That's correct for large parts of the country defined as water stressed. A decision set by Parliament.3 -
Re: Living the Good Life - mortgage free and living in line with our values
Someone else still posting cards on the 22nd ... with fingers crossed mine that left yesterday will get there.4 -
Re: DF Capital
The FSCS limit change has no impact on the EU AML directives. The Law Society updated its guide last month with the latest requirements. It is quite a good guide as its written for the benefit of sol…1 -
Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
I think the poster was referring to the fact that the rates for that bonus saver are reducing so 4.45% on 2nd Jan so technically you won't be locking in 4.75% for the whole of January (if you m…3 -
Re: Old Style Daily Tuesday 23 December 2025
Morning everyone fingers crossed everything goes well today Gers and you are back home soon. Nice of you to pop in silver oldie take care we are all here for you it’s a difficult time of the year for…13 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
That is the thing with secrets - learning discernment - which to keep, which not to. I'd rather go for the never keep than learn duplicitous ways, LG is great :)5 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
Have never been accepted for a survey paying that! You are doing amazingly :) Happy holidays.4 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Morning chums 😊 Musical bedrooms here 🙄😂 we both started the night upstairs, but it looks like my snoring has driven Mr C elsewhere (although whether elsewhere is the upstairs spare room, the spar…8 -
Re: For those who don't find this time of year easy...
Some of the best Christmases I’ve had were when I was doing amateur panto 🤡🥳. We’d rehearse all through October, November & December up to our dress rehearsal/press & VIP night on Xmas eve,…6 -
Re: eToro Cash ISA - any experience?
1.e Toro cash ISA currently pays 4.58% if you have enough nerves to keep your money with them for the full 12 months. Moneyfarm actually warns you in the small print that they will only pay 3.85%. Th…1
