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Humming and Harring..
about having a dashcam fitted. Older driver, I go along at reasonable speed (don't get in the way, always alert and looking for any other vehicles that could pose a problem. Coming to the conclusion that it's not worth fitting one as I have to remove it to prevent theft when I leave the car so no park footage. Plus the…
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Stick blender
I’m looking for a new stick blender, I was thinking of getting one in the Boxing Day sales. I prefer the ones with a metal bit at the bottom rather than plastic. I don’t need all the attachments, just the cheapest good quality one. Any recommendations?
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Premier Park Parking in Disabled Bay Without Valid Disabled Badge
Hi any advice please? Parking Charge Notice was issued at The Springs shopping centre in Leeds by Premier Park for parking in a Diability bay not displaying a Valid Disabled Badge. Blue Badge in question had expired and we were waiting for the renewal to arrive. The issuer Leeds City Council had stated we could continue to…
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Don't hit me with those negative waves Moriarity
I have lurked for a long time on this forum, then joined and lurked (and lurked some more). Maybe should have gone with an Adams family reference for the title but ho hum I'm here now. I think I'm ready to start a diary even though I've had one running through my head for months as I had my light bulb moment back in…
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A whole new world, for now
So, here’s the new thread I’ve been promising myself for a few months. My old one, that served me so well, is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4855808 A potted history of me. I’m 49, live in NI with OH, DD and dog and DS is London based. Have been in debt for a lot of my life and came here post personal debt…
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Difficulties with HSBC and credit score in general
I have been trying to adjust the credit limit on my credit card with HSBC but it has been denied regardless of how small an increase is asked for. I have had an account with them for a long time of which my debit account has an overdraft and I have a credit card. HSBC does the credit checks with Experian so I thought I…
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Contactless... limitless
The current limit of £100 can be lifted by the banks, even to unlimited amounts, it appears. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/dec/19/uk-contactless-card-limit-of-100-to-be-scrapped-from-19-march The article has also this nugget: "However, despite rising shop prices, a survey done for the FCA found 76% of consumers…
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Swagbucks 2025
Might as well have a new thread for a new year!
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Lottoland withdrawls
Hi, i opend account with lottoland gambling 20/1/25 in my name but used my wifes bankcard , now they are refusing to pay me £70 winnins, at first they askd for weding certificate a but then after i sent this they needed more proof..i have sent bank statement plus morgage certificate and drivers liscence , everytime i sent…
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Unsolicited Spam SMS texts from "Domino's" UK mobile numbers.
Texts informing me of available "discounts and offers" have been arriving roughly twice a week for the past 3 months. I do not believe these are legitimate or from Domino's and here's why: 1. My number is registered with the Telephone Preference Service so should not receive any unsolicited messages from legitimate…
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Unfair dismissal with redundancy and unemployment insurance
Hello, I've been unfairly dismissed in my redundancy process, no questions, but I do have an unemployment insurance. Now, it makes me think that my insurance will investigate if it's unfair or not, because they wouldn't normally insure an unfair dismissal. I didn't see it written anywhere, but I'm pretty sure it'll go in…
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Claim Form received I think I’ve missed date for Defence!
I received a claim form but I didn’t see the letter until now and I’ve opened it and it has an issue date of 14 October - I believe I had missed the deadline to submit a defence. Any advice on what I do next? The claim is easily defendable! I’ve just seen a judgement was issued on the 4th. Can’t believe this has happened..…
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Old Style Daily Boxing Day 2025
Morning all.
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Brewerygate parking fine
Hi all, I've read through the newbie thread and still wanted some guidance about this. I received a NTK from Brewerygate Limited for a parking contravention on 11/11/2025. The reason for issue is "Overstayed for the type of ticket purchased" as I had bought 2 hours parking, however had returned later than that. I've…
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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 - come in, sit down and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to our shiny new Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 thread! Please do join us in sharing your makes, your successes and your WIPs - we love to see what everyone is working on. My 2025 list to follow! Coxy xx
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Completely new to heat pumps
Hi everyone I am completely new to all of this - but we are looking to purchase a property that already has central heating via an air source heat pump. I know absolutely nothing about how this sort of system works and how it could compare in cost to what we have now. Currently we have multi fuel heating, with all of our…
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"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
So after lurking on other people's diaries for the last few years it's time to start my own. I'd almost paid off my mortgage 4 years ago when I decided to move to somewhere a lot bigger and a lot more expensive. It was also a project. So for the last few years there have been no overpayments as everything has gone into…
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Argos Dishwasher Installation Problem
I bought a Bush dishwasher in October from Argos and paid additional charges for delivery and installation. The first two times when delivery was attempted, I was told that the installation engineers had left their tools behind and couldn’t install the dishwasher. On the third attempt, it took them 5 minutes to do the…
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Frugaling my way to FIRE
Hi all I have always spent most of my time on the DFW boards as have spent the majority of my adult life in debt (thanks to a 1990s education that didn't talk about money, parents who weren't well off but hid it very well and being given loads of credit cards when I started university with no education about what that…
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Is there anything I can do to stop this?
This is the vent from the extractor fan in my ensuite. It's a north facing wall and when it's windy the wind opens up the flaps and cold air comes back into the ensuite which results in the ensuite being a good 5 degrees colder than the bedroom even with the heating on. Is there anything, a cover maybe, that could stop…
