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Google Chrome Browser doesn't have 'Sceenshot'.
Hi. Moved from Firefox to Chrome to see if it would speed up annoying scrollings. Hate changes, and having to make things look and act the same... Now I find that right-click doesn't produce 'Screenshot', one of the most useful features. Argh! How to get? Ta. (I've already had to get used to right-clicking for spellcheck…
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Uswitch Money Saving Sessions
Had an invite to take part in these or an update to the app - can't remember which , but since then all my previous session have disappeared - anyone else had this?
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Barclaycard Travel Credit Card
I applied and received this Travel credit card from Barclays but I found the level of security to register the card for the Barclays App too suffocating and infuriating to complete. Just too many PIN numbers, memorable data, passcodes and dates. Eventually I gave up and closed my account the day after I received the card.…
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?what to do with lump sum
Hi. Looking for advice. Wage- £42k a year Mortgage-£64k left 2.5apr till next year. House worth about £230k I’m single (dating someone not looking to move for a year or so) 35, recieved some inheritance, 120k. I don’t know what to do with it. I’ll be buying a car outright and getting of my lease car. So that’s 100k left.…
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Item despatched email closely followed by refund email?
Early today I bought an item on ebay paying the listed price (£12ish inc del.). A few hours later I got an item despatched email. Less than 10 minutes later I got an email saying I had been refunded. On checking the listing the price had increased to £22ish. No request to cancel the transaction email received. Surely this…
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Vinted updated T and cs
Vinted have updated their T and Cs and it seems all users have to accept the new terms formally . There are a few tweaks . The not removing and relisting items in bulk is stressed, this is common on Vinted due to the way items are displayed, and a reminder about fakes , which a lot of users ignore as there is a myth that a…
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Threatened Lease Forfeiture Over Ground Rent – Advice Needed
Hi all, I am looking for advice regarding a leasehold dispute that’s
escalated unnecessarily. I own and live in a leasehold flat that I purchased in 2021.
When I purchased the property, ground rent was charged by the management
company. In late 2023 the management company changed with little warning (1
month notice). The…
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Natwest remortgage
Our Natwest 2yr fix comes to an end at the end of August. I'm wondering if anyone knows if last week's base rate cut has yet been factored into their current fixed rates? Or whether I should hold on a little longer before selecting our new deal with them.
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IHT Probate and excepted estates
I am hoping you can advise Mother passed away 2023 will left all to her husband. 300k house jointly owned and father also has 110k in normal bank account and 12k in shares. Gifts may be below allowances. We will have to go through 7 years statements and bank stubs to check. We had to use our Amazon for all needs and goods…
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Mortgage free wannabe part 2
Hi, it’s been ages since I posted and I was very lucky to pay off my mortgage before covid. my house was 25 years old and needed a lot spending on it to make it energy efficient and modernise it so we decided to move instead as we just couldn’t change certain things we didn’t like) Unfortunately this meant getting a…
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Private Medical Cover
I had AXA private medical cover through work, apparently I can continue that cover without having to declare any pre existing medical conditions. Anyone done that and have any views on whether it provides a useful discount over separate cover? I only used it twice when working but my creaking bones may need a little help…
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How to complain
I released £80k from my named savings investment account into a my named TSB account by faster payment , and the money is now being held for further checks . i telephoned and was told they needed a further 24 hours , I don’t get it … I answered all their questions , passed security info etc and still being held . I am at a…
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Left 94 yr old to die in back room as not fixed subsidence 3yr ago
Mums house subsided sept 22 due to neighbours trees, survey and trees removed was quick, 1yr of testing, then approved for fixing which required front room & kitchen to be emptied , tiles, plaster etc to be removed, cracks filled and the put back together & decorated. 2 yrs & various abandoned schedules later still not…
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Buying a used Car with MOT advisories
Mum had her car written off a month ago when someone drove into her. She needs another car. We looked at a 21 plate Aygo today but saw it had MOT advisories. I raised concerns with the Sales advisor and they said I had nothing to worry about but I am not sure as I want my mum to be safe after her recent accident. Just a…
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Northwest Parking Management / DCB Legal
Hi All, Firstly, a big thank you to you all who volunteer your time/expertise on here - it's very much appreciated and I have learnt a whole lot in the last 7-days of reading up. I've found the scare tactics and intimidation a disgrace and willing to stand up to these awful charges for what was, I'm led to believe, 15…
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Letter of claim after legitimate parking at petrol station! DCB legal
hi all, long time lurker and have followed advice on the newbies threads and other peoples posts but unfortunately for me, have now got to the point where i think i will be needing your support with this "ticket". for a bit of history around this- In 2023, my bmw went to a Petrol station run by MFG which offered car jet…
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The "Mortgage-free in 2025-30" club!
Welcome to the thread for all those MFW's aiming to get MF during 2025-30. Come and chat to people working over the same timeframe as you, and then join the party in 2030 when we're all mortgage-free! :D If you'd like to be added to the members' list below, just post your details and I'll add you. Prod me if I don't - it's…
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ECP / DCB Legal court claim
A driver had parked my girlfriends car here once or twice of many times, being a local, and hadn't paid the charge. Unintenionally, one can be swept away having a number of children to contend with. A number of letters had arrived and been discarded. A LOC has arrived, dated 6th june. The car has since been sold. the…
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Defence - UKCPM/BW Legal
Hi guys, Newbie here. I've followed the necessary steps and completed the AoS. Now, I'm not sure how to tailor my defence. Please can you advise? Also, what email address do I send my defence to or do I have to submit via MCOL? Any help would be appreciated! Here's my PoC:
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Ongoing CCJ Battle with ParkingEye – Now Hit with More Fines
Hi everyone, I’m currently in the middle of a long-running dispute with ParkingEye which has resulted in a CCJ against me. I have a mediation call scheduled for next month to try to resolve it. In my defence, I stated that I never received any of their original letters regarding the alleged contravention. I’ve repeatedly…
