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Re: Bonus / Notice
As long as you qualify based on the bonus scheme rules you should be fine. It's worth bearing in mind that most bonus schemes are considered discretionary, which means the employer can change th…2 -
Re: Summertime 2026
I have one growing in the corner of the lawn.It has flowers but suspect we won't get any fruit.3 -
Re: Warning about a new ANPR TOLL on Warburton Bridge over Manchester Ship Canal managed by Excel
There is no appeals option at any stage. It's never offered or mentioned, so to "ban" any dispute communication is likely unlawful, and certainly in breach of the PAPs. This is especia…3 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 24 August 2026
Morning! I am not working this week so hopefully will be able to fly, so thank you Valli for going this week going, and Natty for last week. N - hope you are soon feeling better with some rest. Sunda…8 -
Re: Turning Straw into Gold: Creating Long Term Security & A Solid Home
I've come into work today for some management training about developing and empowering staff. I am going to get a cup of tea in a nice cafe at lunchtime and maybe a sandwich if it's not ove…3 -
Re: Oak Legal services letter before claim
Assume it's genuine. Although its status isn't "legal" or "official" in any specific capacity ie. anyone can issue a court claim whether ot not they've sent a Lette…3 -
Re: Need fresh eyes on my budget!
Got to love a lump sum coming INTO the bank! That £250 is crying out to be an emergency fund if you don’t already have one 😊. Otherwise, you have the choice as to which debt it goes to, or which sin…3 -
Re: Steadily climbing the mountain, enjoying the view along the way
Thanks @beanielou, @PennysIntoPounds 😊 Calmer work week here, thankfully. Still battling Mr KK's coldy-lurg thing … 🙄 Mr KK cut down and cleared all the meadow areas yesterday. Everywhere feel…5 -
Re: Teetering on the brink
Tiredness is off the chart today. I am not sure how much is from the procedure from yesterday - they did give me A LOT of sedative - and how much is from pushing through on Sunday to make progress on…5 -
Re: Not always a good idea to opt for monthly interest to decrease tax at 22% next April 2027?
Indeed, hence my question about how much interest is being generated each month. If it doesn't exceed an RSs monthly limit (or the combined limits of more than one) then that's ideal.2


