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Re: Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!
@Miró I really like the New Look dress! There are lots of high street brands I would't buy new, but I see the odd thing in a CS and think it's worth a try. And sometimes it works out well. …7 -
Re: To appeal or not to appeal - Smart Parking
So date issued was Thursday 5th Feb, 2 business days later was Monday 9th Feb 6 + 9 = 15 days after the incident date, assuming Royal Mail delivered it within their remit Wordings are also important …1 -
Re: To appeal or not to appeal - Smart Parking
According to the POFA calculator here: - https://gullibletree.com/tools/pofa-calc-main.html it was not given in time to hold the keeper liable1 -
Re: Smart Parking DCB Legal court claim 2025
As above, when DCBL get to the stage of doing deals it is a sign they will discontinue rather than be spanked by a judge and you claiming costs No need to contact them just to listen to their waffle.…1 -
Re: Smart Parking DCB Legal court claim 2025
Unlikely in a Smart Parking case, the fact that they dropped so low and dont want to pay the £27 fee shows they are desperate to win even at such a tiny amount , to avoid a hearing1 -
Re: Reverse Meal Planning
Blimey. Both Morries (£15) and Sainsbugs (£18) were offering gratinated scallops starter, steak main with a side (medley of veg/ lots of potato options) lots of different rich desserts and a drink (b…5 -
Re: Are UK take-home calculators too complicated?
This feels like reinventing the wheel. The MoneySavingExpert one allows you to do all the things above, plus student loans https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tax-calculator/1 -
Re: New to savings
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81889426#Comment_81889426 Because of interest rate forecasts, fixed term accounts currently pay less than the best easy access savers, so there…2 -
Re: Storage Heaters or Electric Radiators
I'm on the cheapest E7 night rate for winter (UW) and will then move to the cheapest E7 day rate supplier in Spring (possibly Snug) when I'm using much less overnight.1 -
Re: Vcs taking me to court over a parking ticket.
Argue whatever you like,the judge will decide what is relevant or not1
