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Rac charging me for cancelling breakdown
Does this seem right , it doesn't to me Approx 11 months ago I took out Rac breakdown cover paying DD , I took out insurance with another company as was cheaper , this year the Rac have quoted me a cheaper price for my car insurance so I have gone with them , however it also covers breakdown , therefore I have contacted…
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Do I need proof of age to get a Three SIM to use with PAYG bundles?
Hi, Do I need proof of age to get a Three SIM to use with PAYG bundles? Thank you
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Ratners group plc shares
Found some shares my deceased mum had for Ratners group plc brought 1992 trying to find out if they are worth anything for probate and how to sell them. Thanks in advance
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Only place I can safely put blinds in bedroom is in the pvc of window frame,
But doing so means I cannot open the windows, well they open but a few mm at most I have managed to open them fully but then I cannot close them without lifting blinds off their sides which is a nightmare. Thinking of adding a tiny piece of wood each side of window meaning I have around a inch gap to open the window, as is…
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Car Issue
First image shows part on good side, second shows the other side which has failed, just wondered if anyone knows what the part is and more importantly any ballpark figures of what I can expect to pay for repair (2011 Nissan Qashqai) please? Many thanks in advance for any advice.
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Travel insurance claim
Hi I’m looking for advice please! We booked a holiday 2 years ago and had to cancel the week before as my stepson ended up in intensive care following emergency surgery and stoma bag i phoned tui who helped under the special circumstances team and they cancelled then rebooked for 3 weeks later. We spoke to my partners…
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Be careful with best offers and simple delivery
I had an item that's been for sale for ages. Item is 100g and large letter size. I can fit 6 of them in a large letter. Weight has been entered into the listing details. Buyer made a sensible offer for a quantity of 4. I was expecting the postage to be the same at £2.70 for a tracked 48 large letter so I accepted the offer…
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40k Monthly Interest ?
Hi all I have an ISA maturing in a few weeks and wondering what to do. I'm not using my full personal allowance so I don't really need another ISA I don't think ! ? My plan was to drop it into NS&I Guaranteed Income Bonds which have a rate a little better than my current ISA. Thoughts much appreciated.
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Leaving Hyperoptic
Last year I signed up with Hyperoptic. Then my wife died in December. I've met someone new and have moved in with her and my council flat is empty. She changed from Talk Talk to Hyperoptic at my suggestion. Hyperoptic have told me that, because I've cancelled my contract early I'm going to have to pay about £300…
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Spendy Wendy to Saver Savvy
After lurking for what seems an age, I have finally created an account and started to interact this forum :) For years I feel that we have been flying by the seat of our pants, not planning in advance, using savings and investments to pay for holidays and other luxuries and just not really having control on our finances.…
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Virgin 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA 5.05%
As the title says, Virgin Money are offering a 1 year fixed rate cash ISA with a rate of 5.05%: https://uk.virginmoney.com/savings/products/1_year_fixed_rate_cash_isa_exclusive_issue_14/ Seems to beat the best rate offered in the MSE newsletter?
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Direct cremation
Considering some type of payment scheme for direct cremation. Am I best talking to an online company or local funeral directors? Tia
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Insurance Company took payment even though not with them?
Hi so I checked my bank account and found a payment of £266 taken from my account by Quote me Happy, Im not with them & havent been with them for a few years, I contacted them & they confirmed I have no active Policies with them, they will have to raise as a complaint & investigate, I contacted my Bank & they said as its…
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Redundancy
17/08/2025 I work for the NHS part time for 18 years I have been off sick from work for the past 9 months, due to the sudden and unexpected death of my husband. I am now currently on half pay which only has 2 months left to run before no pay at all. What I would like to ask you is how do I stand with taking a voluntary…
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Tomato Energy (Electric Only Supplier) - Too Good To Be True ?
Looking at Tomato Energy for our electric only property. They are offering 12M FIXED Tariffs which are based on your chosen lifestyle - with Daily Standing Charge as low as 40.82p The tariff Im looking at gives me a Unit Rate of; 00:00 to 06:00 = 5.00p 06:00 to 09:30 = 23.16p 09:30 to 11:30 = 13.37p 11:30 to 22:00 = 23.16p…
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Debt collectors are chasing!!
Your account: Intrum UK Finance Limited Balance £8,401.12 Dear Customer, We have recently contacted you regarding your Intrum UK Finance Limited account now owned by LC Asset 2 S.a r.l.. We understand that you may not be able to clear the balance today, but you do need to contact us so that we can discuss your intentions…
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Mortgage broker fee for BTL LTd product
Hi, there ! Would appreciate your guidance on what approximate expected independent broker fees for BTL limited company mortgage? Is £1000 is about right/ steep ? Many thanks!
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Earnings and Starter Rate
Is the amount calculated before or after stoppages from earnings? For example, earnings of £15500 per year or take home pay £13800? Maxed out on premium bonds and ISA, so could do with knowing how much interest I can earn in regular savings accounts before I pay tax on interest. Thanks for any help.
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Samsung Printer Software
I want to set up my Samsung M2070 printer on a new computer. In the past I have downloaded the software and drivers from the net. From what I can see HP took reposibility for this but they are no longer providing the…
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Home responsibilities protection. What else can I do?
Hi all. I need some advice please. I applied for backdated home responsibilities protection in 2022 as there is a large gap in my NI history from 1978 to 1995. I had children in those years and stayed home to care for them, children were born in Oct 78, July 80 and June 82. I claimed and received the CB in my name. HMRC…
