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Future CH boiler purchase
We are just starting to think about replacing our CH boiler as parts seem to be getting harder to get off for our current one. Should we be considering a hydrogen compatible boiler when we come to replace it? KK
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Flight cancelled by airline one year ago and I have not received the refund yet
Hello expert:I booked a flight from Cancun to Madrid through Kiwi.com for the 5/Aug/22 but the flight was cancelled by the airline on the 17/Jun/23 with no explanation and Kiwi offered options not convenient i.e. higher price and different date. They say they will contact the airline (Wamos Air) to ask for a refund but…
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Whats going on with Booking.com?
I am a holiday let owner using Booking.com to advertise my property. I've just had an email from Booking.com stating they are going to perform 'maintenance' to their finance system next month and will not be paying out to property owners from 28th June to 24th July. This is a busy time of year, and we still have to pqy our…
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Holiday to South Africa 4 weeks, my annual travel insurance not valid for health due to blood tests
I'm 62 and have some pre existing health conditions which I paid extra for with annual travel insurance. I have been undergoing some blood tests but don't yet have a diagnosis so my insurance company says I am not covered for health including my pre existing conditions. I am due to go on Safari in South Africa alone on…
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Flexible ISA Query
I have opened a flexible ISA this year for 8,000. ISA tells me I still have 12,000 available to subscribe. I withdraw 4,000. ISA is flexible and tells me I now have 16,000 available to subscribe. Can I now subscribe 16,000, in a different ISA with a different company? Or is it 4000, back in the original and only 12000…
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Massive reduction in holiday price.
Booked a holiday on 15 March starting 4 July for 11days, price £3975pp. Offer was a reduction of £770pp. As of 30 May price reduced to £2383pp, a reduction of more than 40% on the price paid. At time of booking I had asked if the price would be further reduced. The response was that it was selling well and no further…
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FLIGHT MISBOOKING
We booked a flight with Norwegian Airways from Riga to London Gatwick via Stockholm in January paying Booking .comWhen we were due to fly we were told by Norwegian Airways that the Riga to Stockholm flight schedule had been amended in January and the flight booked did not exist.They said it was Booking.com's error and they…
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Sharpening Kitchen Knifes
Now the weather is on the turn starting to make more seaonal food, home made soup, casseroles and suchlike. Been a bit dismayed that my kitchen knifes seem to have lost their edge over the summer, usually hone them after every use with a steel but been a bit remiss over the summer with that and found that trying to sharpen…
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Click Energy
Click energy have a new 24 fixed saver tariff at 24.99p per unit, daily standard charge is 15.53p, we are currently on the round the clock so changing is saving me approx .25p per day, not huge savings but it all adds up.
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House insurance in NI
For each of the last 2 years, our house insurance has doubled in price despite no claims. I do price around but not really getting anything much cheaper. Just wondering if others are seeing similar increases (just over £500 last year to over £1000 this year) in house insurance prices? Is it something that is happening…
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Appealing APCOA without expired code
I received an airport parking fine letter from APCOA after 28 days due to it arriving at my old address (I had not notified DVLA yet of my address change) I would like to appeal it using the standard format of not identifying the driver but the option to do this on APCOA site has expired. I tried emailing POPLA (enclosing…
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Private screening a BBC tv show with Blu-Ray
I'm organising a private screening of one episode of a BBC tv show for a group of about 25 friends. I've found a venue - a small Arthouse cinema, but I'm waiting to hear back from the BBC regarding permission. The enquiries team told me to email BBC Studios Learning. I don't know whether it is definitely OK to do this or…
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Solax Hybrid X1 Inverter - Charging from grid
I am an Octopus user and am combining the Outgoing Octopus (15p) tariff with Agile In the (frequent) periods of negative or cheap electric I am manually switching to "Backup Mode" to force the battery to charge from the grid However, this charge from the grid seems to be limited to 1kw. I know that my inverter can handle…
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Windows 10 - Has anybody been able to sign up for extended support?
With just over a month remaining I wanted to sign up my (officially) non W11 compliant PC for the additional year of W10 security updates, ideally using 1000 Microsoft Rewards points. As yet I don't get the option appearing in Settings > Update and security. I am running ver. 22H2 fully updated as of 10/09/2025. Googling…
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Applying to Barclays for bank switch - need an in branch appointment?
Ive downloaded the Barclays app to apply for an account and the switch. But when I got to the ID page it said that the ID would be needed before I go to the appointment with them. Ive never had to do that before - switched with TSB, co op, nationwide and first direct..no appointments needed. Is this a regular thing with…
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Do I need to inform that I don't need a TV licence?
So last year I filled out the thing online & told them I don't need a TV licence. Job done so I thought. Shortly after they send a big guy knocking on my door. To be fair to him he didn't come with an attitude so I politely told him I wouldn't be letting him in. And this was the end of it ... or so I thought again. Last…
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Have I been scammed?
My son asked me to supervise some works that need to be done in his flat. New wireless thermostat to be fitted to valiant boiler. Whist installing the thermostat, he said he had to replace the pcb. Whilst replacing the pcb, no hot water identified sensor light switch faulty and flow switch faulty and have to replaced.…
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Samsung ignore consumer rights
I am genuinely gobsmacked at the service or lack of service I have received from Samsung. If anyone can help, it would be appreciated. My brother and I purchased a new TV for our mother for Mother’s Day. She was redecorating her lounge and it seemed a perfect time for a new tv. We chose Samsung as they are a large brand,…
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Easylife - a warning
Beware the company Easylife - they've been fined in the past (Google it) for their behaviour. If you / people you know have ever used them, check for unexpected card payments coming out of your account. There may be multiple instances. If you see any, contact your bank and get them to block any future payments to Easyife.
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State/private pensions
Hi, When both of my parents have died what happens to their pensions do they just stop? Thanks
