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Withdrawal from job contract
Hi All, I recently changed careers and need a 2nd job. I accepted a weekend job, conditional on DBS checks and satisfactory references. I signed a contract with a TBC start date. The DBS was fine, and they got 3 references - one from my current job, but as I'd only been there 3 weeks they provided basic factual information…
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Affinity Smart Meter not So Smart
Ok, I'm unsure if it's an error or something else. Last August I was switched to a (SMART meter,) as they no longer wanted to send out someone to read the six meters under a manhole cover, so they assured me that switching it over, nobody would need to open the heavy cover and someone would just need to be within the area…
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I'm a silly fool!
I sold a piece of equipment I had that I no longer needed, which someone came to view and wanted to buy. Negotiated a price with them, they came back to dismantle and take home. I was happy to help them out with it - now a month later they've messaged me saying the equipment has a fault and want a significant amount back.…
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LHV Bank not being recognised
Has anyone else had problems with LHV personal account not being recognised by other UK banks, namely HSBC and Chase? I have been trying for a couple of days to set this up as a new payee without success, keep getting payee account details invalid. I have double-checked the sort code and account number are correct. Have…
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Counterclaim - Civil Enforcement Ibis Hounslow - WON £500
Hi all. I’ve recently been sent a claim form from the Civil National Business Centre, claimant is Civil Enforcement Ltd from Liverpool, re an unpaid parking charge at Ibis Budget Hounslow. funny thing is I did not use or enter the car park at any point, I simply carried out a U turn on the main public road, and during that…
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Very low upload speed from one device only.
I've just run Speedtest by Ookla from my laptop, phone and tablet. On the phone and tablet upload speed is roughly 20Mbps. From the laptop it's showing about 0.3 Mbps. Download speed is consistent across all devices. Wireless connection to a BT Hub in all cases. Laptop is positioned about 1 foot from the Hub. Any thoughts…
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Mortgage declined twice with no reason given
Hi All, I am to MSE and I really need some advice on how to proceed in my current situation for a property that I want to purchase. I had an offer accepted on a property and I engaged with a broker to go through the AIP and submit a formal application. At the this was with L&C who submitted an application on my behalf. I…
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Tax Planning 25/26
Hi, I recently retired. My salary/pension income for the year will be £51,020. My tax free income is £12,838. I will earn interest from UK non-ISA accounts £1,500 I have also received £8,600 interest in an overseas account (Norway) which I assume will be informed to HMRC. If I don't do anything I estimate, after £500…
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RM causing issues again
I'm really getting frustrated at Royal mail as I once again have 2 INRs open, both items sent at the end of January, both LLs. One is a business sale so all I can do is refund the buyer, and because it was a low cost, to me, stock item there's no point in wasting time fighting for a refund from RM so I've lost the original…
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Whats on tv competitions
Has anybody been able to get on the Whats on Tv competions website today? It doesnt seem to be working for me Working today!
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APNR?
Had a letter saying, states 09/01/26 @ 16.33 from LDK Group Ltd. Failed to make valid payment (MNPR) No leave time or photo showing. Just 16.33.. (BPA/IPC members) require a 5-minute grace period for ANPR-monitored car parks. This allows drivers to enter, read signs, and leave or pay without being issued an immediate fine,…
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Smart Parking
Has anyone ever been taken to a civil court in Scotland for one parking charge notice issued by Smart Parking? A friend has one. Totally unfair situation. He could appeal to the company but he's very ill
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Back once again with a renegade parking ticket
Hi all I have another ECP ticket - great fun. I'm a magnet for tickets! It's at POPLA appeal stage and I'm fairly confident it's a slam dunk, but, I wanted to check I had understood correctly. The alleged incident happened on the 28th October, but the NTK didn't arrive until the 15th November (confirmed by Ring doorbell…
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Company car SMARTPARKING NTK
Hi all I did some research on this one but I'm just coming up blank so I'm asking. I have my own LTD company and I got a NTK for overstaying free parking from Smart Parking. It's addressed to my company. It looks POFA compliant it's within 14 days unfortunately and looks like all the right wording. What's the best way to…
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Making people redundant
Hi I've just bought a business as its ecommerce I'm moving it closer to home 35miles away, there are 3 employees all been there 5 years plus,what's the best and cheapest way round this ?
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Car finance on PCP but no V5C in my name
I plan to purchase a new car on a PCP deal via a broker as offering better monthly payment deals and lower deposit than main dealer. A concern I have is that when it comes to the vehicle V5C the company who will be supplying the vehicle to me says they will retain the V5C in their name as registered keeper and owner and I…
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Early leaving fees switching from Onestream with 2 days remaining
Data point for the forum readers I switched from Onestream broadband to a new provider with an activation date of 16 March, 2026.My Onestream contract ends 18 March 2026. I got this email from Onestream which I then contacted their customer services to verify that they would indeed charge me £116 to leave 2 days early…
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Solicitor did not send application to Land Registry
In February 2022, I purchased a new build property, but I've recently learned that the conveyancer didn't submit the transfer application to the Land Registry. The following year, in April 2023, they emailed to say registration hadn't been completed because they had requested an electronic signature, which wasn't…
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MSE News: Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries
Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use towards their shopping at the supermarket chain. Read the full story: 'Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering…
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Does £600 for planning permission to convert two windows into one sound right?
Hello, Pictures are attached, please excuse the visual mess (and my wayward finger). The family has previously used the local council's planning permission/building control service and from what I remember the cost was in the £100-£300 range in order to apply. Now my (London) borough is using this planning permission…
