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Re: TV license needed for live TV, but why?
I think you'd be surprised if you presented those people with a scenario where the license fee doesn't exist just how little support the license fee would have. Of course people are current…1 -
Re: March Forward Into Spring 2026
My Octopus export for Feb didn't show up when I expected it either. Phone call later & it came through - all under £4 of it.2 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
The room of doom is an absolute state again.. taking some accountability and posting a before photo now and will update a second photo later on once im happy with it...15 -
Re: An in-between phase
We too have all white walls and ceilings with clotted cream coloured woodwork3 -
Re: EV Discussion thread
"As we transition to EV's, an equivalent amount of taxation will need to be levied on EV drivers." Why ? Hypothecated road charging ended in the 1930s. The "Road Fund Licence"…1 -
Re: Refund error
Speak to the card company. I would have thought the third party would just cancel the refund transaction, which shouldn't trigger any interest, but your card provider will be able to confirm.1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask friends to pay for a meal when I might have said it was my treat?
If you were so drunk that you can't remember what was said, agreed or getting home then having to take the hit of the cost of a meal is the least of your worries.16 -
Re: Conflict in the Middle East: Martin Lewis' 'get off the Energy Price Cap' mini briefing
So what's the main driver of the energy price cap for electricity? UK wholesale electricity prices kinda-ish track the gas price. If I had time I'd post screenshots to show the correlation.…2 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Thank you for that @MayDogsandCoffee. Will check that when I call tomorrow.6 -
Re: March 2026 Grocery Challenge
happy, sunny Spring Tuesday everyone! As it's a 5 shop month, I'm applying the £80 a week formula and aiming to spend less than that. I'll be doing my monthly freezer inventory tomorro…8
