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Some services (Uber, for example) have a dynamic pricing system, raising prices on the fly when demand is higher and reducing them when demand is lower. It's a double-edged sword, but it can mean getting a cheaper deal if you've found yourself buying/booking when there's a lull in customers. On the whole, how do you feel…
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I got a Claim Form in the post from DCB legal for almost £1000 for 4 parking tickets which happened in early 2021. I am following the instructions to apeal via the governemnt gateway website and send a defence etc. I have also written a complaint to PALS and the car park team at the hospital. Is there anything else I…
Hello, I am contacting numerous finance providers with regards to Discretionary Commission, on behalf of my late husband. 3 finance providers, Black Horse, Moto Novo & Close Brothers, have been helpful and advised that I complete the form on their website. I have also contacted Evans Halshaw to find out the details of…
My sister in law came to visit from Turkey. She had severe pain and so my wife took her to A&E. For some reason she was not triaged in A&E but sent straight to gastronomy department, where she had a blood test, a quick examination with a Doctor, and a pain killer. We now have received a bill for over £1,000 because she is…
Hi I'm hoping someone can help me. My mum recently retired in June. She only has a state pension and has been granted housing and council tax benefits. In May, she inherited 28k from her mum, although she owed about 16k in debt to her sister and me. She then paid for a funeral plan (3k). Which means she has less than 10k…
I wonder if someone could share their thoughts on how this should be realised. Figures are examples but here goes... Will of last surviving parent states that £50k to go to each grandchild and the residue split between son and daughter equally. The son and daughter are the executors. For the sake of argument the estate…
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Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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