I was just reading about the new proposals on the BBC web site, and although the overall intent is good, in detail they just don't seem to make sense. It is proposed that the maximum fine is increased from 100 to 150 percent of weekly income, although the upper maximum remains fixed as before. However the thing that I find…
I wonder how many of you out there have suffered this awful bug that's going around - and if so what have you found helpful? I'm now into my 5th week. The one and only symptom seems to be constant coughing fits, with the frightening complication (in my case anyway) of not being able to breath in. I'm not asthmatic but this…
Looking for a bit of information on 'hole in the wall' machines and credit cards abroad. I've only ever used a debit card to withdraw cash and only in the UK. But I'm thinking about using a credit card to withdraw cash abroad. My question is, would I be charged interest from the day of the withdrawal or is there any grace…
I was pleased to hear on BBC Radio 4 this morning that BT have finally launched their latest cold call diverter and blocker. This can be done on line or via the phone and if you get a cold call you can dial 1572 to prevent further calls from an individual caller. I presume further details are available but it's good news…
We keep finding evidence of mice around the house. A few months ago you may remember that I found one in a box containing a new pair of boots, having shredded the laces. A couple of weeks ago, Mrs H found one fast asleep in a bucket containing cleaning cloths. Both were deposited in fields some distance away. Yesterday,…
It's been a while since the supermarkets etc have been charging us for carrier bags , has anyone heard of any charity that has benefitted from this charge being passed on , well that what the supermarkets told us they would do ......................or have they just kept the profit
I found this really useful tool on my iPad today, when browsing through the tips app, which gets loaded by default and periodically updated. When we were trying to look through some 60 year old photos with my mum the other day it was almost impossible as the contact size prints were so small. She also does not find a…
I broke one of my rules the other day and let a salesman in following a cold call about intruder alarms. I was attracted by the fact that it would be wireless operated and would alert the security firm as well as me on my mobile. Having lost my really good neighbour before Christmas I liked the idea of some protection and…
Our Mini has a really useful feature that tells you that a bulb has blown. Trouble is, it doesn't tell you which one! So for weeks now, it comes up with a warning every time you start the engine, but try as I might, I cannot find a blown bulb. Headlights, sidelights, spotlights, front and rear indicators, indicators in the…
My daughter is after advice about going to Cuba....best tour operators, time of year to visit, etc. Can anyone help, please.
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