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Food rant, Tescos Grade A chikcen being pumped with protein water... Legal?
This is a 2 fold rant and is it legal question.... So ive been noticing lately when getting Tescos non free ranged "Grade A" chicken breasts, not the bargain basement chicken. That its had water protein filler added. Yet ive gone over the packaging with a fine toothed comb (so to speak) and there is zero mention of it…
No seat booking facility on Trans Pennine Express
I recently booked a First Class Airport Advance Single from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. I couldn’t book a seat at the time I booked the train and assumed this was a glitch on the website and contacted TPE about this. I received this reply: Thank you for contacting TransPennine Express regarding your seat reservation,…
MOBILE HOME FRAUD - BUYER BEWARE
Don’t get caught out like me. If this stops one person getting caught out or gives you food for thought before handing over a deposit. All I have been through wouldn't of been for nothing. Buying a park/lodge home? Please beware of unscrupulous companies. Once you have paid your deposit and their phones have ceased it’s an…
Does the Corona Virus give you an upset stomach?
Does the Corona Virus give you an upset stomach?If not, why have all the loo rolls been bought?
British Airways mess, where do I comply???
On January I booked two flights with BA, paying with cash and 45600 avios. I had to cancel one of the flights, but the site only allowed me to cancel BOTH (or none). So I had to do it on the phone. I cancelled my flight and tried to change my husband's return, but the few options at a reasonable price were extremely…
Radio Times Massive Hidden Subscription Increases
I have just received from Radio Times a letter dated 25/02/2020 stating my new half yearly subscription will be £85.80 wef 24/03/2020 payable by direct debit. I have raised an official complaint and written as follows: "Your letter did not say what I was paying before but on checking my bank statement I was shocked to find…
Weird Phone Number beginning with 0000
I did a 1471 check on a call where someone called but didn't leave a message. The number given was 13 digits beginning with 0000. I did check 1471 twice. Never knew there were 0000 numbers around?
Breville Halo+ Air Fryer
I was given a Breville air fryer over a year ago by a family member who has now passed away. The air fryer has now become faulty - the timer no longer works so you need to keep a sharp eye on it - for example, I could set the cooking time as 20 minutes, and it will go on cooking indefinitely till I unplug it. Also the…
School admission rant
We live opposite a secondary school, literally opposite - I can see the school gates from my kitchen window. My son hasn't been offered a place there, so unless we successfully appeal, he will have to walk 40 minutes to school. Stupid system.

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Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 177 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 177 of their bank branches in 2024 and 2025, the Group has confirmed.
Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.

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