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Back again
Morning everyone, I closed my DF diary a few months ago for various reasons at the time. However on reflection I think I haven't been myself for months , but I feel myself coming out of the place I've been and wanted to be back here. The last two years have been very testing with RL things going on in the back ground but…
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Capita Data Breach/Barings
I’ve just had an email from (Removed by Forum Team), Head of Data Breach at Barings Law advising that he is moving to Abbleys Solicitors and taking the Capital Data Breach case with him. Has anyone else received this? Wondering what the implications of this are? Thanks
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Embracing the new family dynamics and looking forward to the future with optimism
I usually have some sort of sewing related title to my threads. My diaries of how I cope, or don't cope with my unusual life. But I have lost my Sewing Mojo at the moment. Moving forward with a two year old, a four year old, a 12 year old, and four Adults who still take up my time I doubt this single Granny is going to…
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Walking 2.6 miles to work?
It's pretty flat and a relatively relaxing walk, only one small steep hill. Google maps estimates it will take 58mins to walk it but I walk at a slightly faster pace than what Google suggests so can probably do it in about 45mins - 50mins. Do you think that's an acceptable distance / time to walk? The only thing that…
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AO.com failed to deliver regarding disconnection, recycling & installation of my new machine
Recently bought a new washing machine from ao.com. I decided to go with their disconnection, recycling & installation service. I live on the 1st floor & don't drive, so can't dispose of it at the tip & the bulky waste service needs me to put the appliance outside the property. On the day of the installation etc, AO said…
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help with rules and what to do with residential parking fines
I need help. I have read a few threads relating to this but nothing quite specific enough or there's a lot of legal jargon that my little blonde brain can't quite comprehend. I have asked chat gpt but would rather hear from real life people. Back story…. I brought a shared ownership property in Aug 2023. The estate was…
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E-On, fixed rate
being on a single rate with e-on i thought they would run alongside it a tou and free electric on a weekend etc and try to cut down on the 4-7pm time slot
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Moving Home - Fix or Keep on Variable ?
Hi All, I have read a few threads on here recently about fixing and wanted to ask about our current situation as we are moving house next week and want to lock in the best available deal ASAP. We are currently with UW on a Variable Double Gold tarrif which is - Electricity - 27.704 pence / kWh Gas - 5.658 pence / kWh I…
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Plumbers Rates
Admittedly it has been a while since I needed a plumber. I have had a few little jobs sitting around a toilet cistern running on, a sink with a plug needing to be fitted, a new tap etc. After a leak in the kitchen from the bathroom upstairs, I needed to bite the bullet and get someone in. After getting in touch with two…
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MSE News: Stranded abroad or travel disrupted due to the Middle East conflict? Your rights explained
If you've been stranded abroad or had your travel plans disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, here's what you need to know about your rights – including flight delays and cancellations, compensation and more… Read the full story:…
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Halifax/Lloyds closing my account in 60 Days!! Extremely worried about CIFAS
hi all, I’m in a very distressing situation right now. I made the mistake of transferring my wages and savings to Halifax as I wanted to start fresh from my other bank account with HSBC as they aren’t the best in my opinion. I made the mistake of transferring money to my Monzo to pay off my Monzo flex and then decided I…
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Help me with some advice
Hi eveyone need some help and fresh eyes on deciding what to do. I’m currently a receptionist and have been all my working life, I’m now 50 years old, I earn decent money, well decent for what I do. I have thought about training to be a phlebotomist for some time and have now been offered a job with NHS band 2 part time…
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Save £12k in 2026 challenge (or any other amount to challenge yourself!)
Here are the details below of the savings challenge @enthusiasticsaver and I have been running this year and will continue to run next year. This is the new Challenge thread for savers in 2026. The aim is to get more people saving throughout the year and this thread gives a space for people to record and track their…
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Permission problem. You don't have permission to do that.
I replied yesterday in a thread titled "How are source of funds checks handled in property purchases" and have received notification that someone has posted a reply in that thread. When clicking on the notification I get the message in the title of this thread. I have searched the forum for the thread in case it had been…
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UKCPS ticket gone to Trace Debt Recovery
Hi, In late September I got 2 tickets from UKCPS in my Uni Accommodation car park which I tried to appeal but failed and paid the £60 charge on both. I did contact the university themselves before paying and they said I broke the parking agreement and I had to pay. Anyway, I got a letter from Trace debt recovery this…
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Employment Law Advise
Very long story short. May 2025 I was arrested due to allegations made by an ex whom works in same place. I accepted to work from home whilst investigation took place. September 2025 the investigation concluded and no charges was made against me and I was clear of all accusations. It's now March and I am still working from…
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Life after Mortgage (before the Next One!)
I have been a long time reliant on these threads and at times considered starting my own but bottled it...now I am just going to go for it! It seems like a strange time to be starting a thread as a 'mortgage-free wannabe', but I can't imagine being off this group! It's been such a lifeline to be with like-minded people.…
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Delaying inheritance for will beneficiaries
My will is currently split equally between my five nephews and nieces (I've no partner or dependents). While my nephews (who are in their 30s) are all pretty sensible with money my two nieces (and one in particular) are less so. If I suddenly died now (I’m 60 so hopefully not soon but obviously possible) they would each…
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Solicitor inappropriate questions?
My daughter in law (E) is buying her first house. I myself have moved many times, and worked as an estate agent back in the 90s, and am puzzled by things that are happening to her, causing her some distress. 1. The solicitor has asked for access (via the banking app) to her and her husband’s bank accounts. In the first…
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Reclaiming my goods after a eviction
Hello all any advice to my dilemma would be really helpful i lived in rented property from a private landlord with my mother who was the sole name on the tenancy agreement. That tenancy ended in January exactly on my 18th birthday when my mother ended the tenancy agreement. Because i was then 18 my mother just said i…
