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Do Natwest accept balance transfers from Amex?
Can anyone advise on whether Natwest will allow a balance transfer from an Amex card. I've tried and failed to get an answer from them on twitter (utterly useless 'help' account!), I can't call them without a credit card number and the chat bot doesn't understand my question!!! I don't want to go through the process of…
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PCN escalated to debt collector– never got original notice, what next?
I recently received my first letter from debt collectors about a Britannia Parking “contravention” at Broadway Plaza Birmingham in July 2025, asking for £170. I never got the original PCN because it was sent to my old address (I’d updated my licence but not my logbook at the time). The allegation is that my car was parked…
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Best place to buy Sofa
Hi, Just wanted some recommendations on best places to buy sofas? :) I know some big known brands, but wanted some personal experiences.
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Cat fostering for an indeterminate period?
My cats are in a cattery at the moment. I was meant to have a straightforward surgical procedure last week, so I put them in for two nights, just in case I needed bed rest. The surgery went wrong and I was in really bad shape, so I asked the shelter to keep them another week. Now I've got new surgery scheduled for 7th…
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The 6 year plan!
I've had diaries before that have for various reasons lost their purpose. Last few years have had big changes in my life, I now have 2 children, I've completed my academic studies and now have a more driven passion for career progression. With this it feels like we have come to the top of our debts and now want to bring…
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Attendance allowance. Awarded for one year
Is it normal for attendance allowance to be awarded for one year or is it normally awarded indefinitely?
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Euro Car Parks Parking Charge Notice - 13 minute delay between arriving and paying
I drove into a car park at 16:36. I unloaded my two young children before attempting to pay for my parking using the 'paybyphone' website. The website wouldn't load so I tried to download the paybyphone app. After several unsuccessful attempts using my own phone's network, I hotspotted from a family member and finally…
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Are FA worth the money?
I have 2500k to invest and the FA (not even an IFA wants £2500) I am getting fed up with the run around and thinking of bunging it all in high interest accounts or bonds, which at the moment seems about a similar return, however can they really get me more? Is managing money that hard I need a FA? Could I do it myself? I…
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£170 fine for 6-minute overstay at Euro Car Park Worcester – Blue Badge holder, advice please
Hi all, I need some advice after getting a really harsh parking charge. Back in July 2024, I parked at the Euro Car Park in Worcester and apparently overstayed by just six minutes. I now have a £170 demand hanging over me. I’m a Blue Badge holder and explained this to the debt collection agency chasing me (DCBL). The call…
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Withdraw £3500, local branch closed, how?
Local bank branch closed, need to withdraw £3500. Post Office from what I read has a limit of £300 daily.
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Getting frame sealant into an inaccessible gap
Is there a clever way to get frame sealant into a narrow gap at the base of a conservatory? The gap is between the bottom of the frame and a sill that runs all the way along the outside of the base (see diagram). There is very little clearance between the sill and the ground beneath, so there's no way to get a sealant…
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Working holiday abroad and income/savings
Any advice, please? My daughter (aged 20) is in her final year of uni. Her income last tax year was £750ish...so well below tax threshold. Next summer 2026 she hopes to do a working holiday in Canada. What are the income tax implications/what does she need to do AND she has about £21,000 in an ISA saved by yours truly.…
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WiFi won't connect on laptop and phone
Hi, I've got broadband with Vodaphone. For a little while now I haven't been able to connect to my WiFi on my phone and laptop. It comes up that it can't connect, but I'm able to find the WiFi and when I click use this network as is on my phone, I can get on the WiFi. I've googled this and done everything I can think of…
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Parking Eye CC Claim
Hi all, I’m looking for advice on a claim Parking Eye is pursuing against me for allegedly breaching their parking terms and conditions. I parked in a car park managed by Parking Eye and made payment at the machine provided on-site. I used Google Wallet to make the payment, and at the time, everything appeared to go…
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Music teacher refusing to refund lessons they can’t deliver
My daughter started violin lessons with a teacher during the final term of the last academic year. Lessons were on a Monday, then the teacher moved them to a Thursday. At the start of this academic year, she said she could no longer do Thursdays, so we moved back to Mondays, with an agreement via text for 3:45pm. We did…
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VCS parking charge at Bristol Airport received
I have been given a parking charge of £170 (with no chance to appeal because for some reason, the original charge went to my old address) so this is now too late in the day to appeal according to the debt collector. I have read though that VCS can't enforce these charges because they can't hold a registered keeper liable…
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Moneyway Car Finance - Support During Arrears Claim
Hi All, Out of the blue I received a letter from Moneyway owned by Secure Trust Bank to say that they are currently reviewing the support that they offered to customers during times of arrears as they admit that they may not have supported customers as well as they could. A while back I had a £20k car loan eventually…
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Please check and advise Defence form
Hi, could you please look over my response and give any advice? Thank you Issue Date was 29 Oct and AOS was sent 8 Nov. The facts known to the Defendant: 2. The facts in this defence come from the Defendant's own knowledge and honest belief. Conversely, the Claimant sets out a cut-and-paste incoherent and sparse statement…
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Seller details
When a buyer purchases an item via eBay, does the buyer see a private sellers name or address on eBay - on the invoice etc? If a label is printed the sellers address is displayed a the return address (although this can be changed in settings beforehand I guess). Is a return address displayed on a QR Code printed label too?
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How do I turn off eBay automatic payouts?
I have searched eBay and cannot find an option to do this, is there one that I am missing?
