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Ed Miliband Scraps Nuclear Power Plant

Sorry its behind a paywall https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/09/07/ed-miliband-considers-scrapping-planned-nuclear-plant/ Looks like he's going with those spinny things that don't work and... ...

Giggsie

Home Insurance

Posted in here as think most people see it if wrong please move. Has anyone else got their shock home insurance increase?
We were £439.00 last year renewal this year £1,959 😳😳. Any recommendations... ...

renegadefm

One4All Gift Cards

This isn't really a question, more a word of warning. I was given a One4All gift card for Christmas last year, and it almost got forgotten about until I was sorting out my wallet. Its not a... ...

davebro3

Energy Price Fixing Bullcarp?

Octopus are giving me options about fixing my gas/leccy prices for a fixed term. Saying - it's up to you! How the friggin hell am I supposed to know if fixing will be better or not? I'm not an... ...

smurfchops

Mysweetsmile

Tooth whitening powder. Going to give it a try. Just wondered if drinking tea and coffee will lessen the effect once I start using it. I don't smoke.

JinnyJoan

This Is A Query About Credit Card

but don't know where to put it - point me in the right direction - thanks

Hopkirk

Bbc Cuts

I see the BBC is having to make more cuts. How about shutting down Radios 1, 2 and 3? There are so many commercial stations doing it as well or better. I used to listen to Radio 2, but have... ...

maggiebee

Any Economists On Here?

The cost of winter fuel payments is £3bn a year. The profits of the big four gas supply giants in 2023 was £65bn. Just wondering if any clever economists out there can see any possible solutions to... ...

joko

How To Put Rawl Plugs & Screws Into The Wall Without A Drill??

Does anything exist - a gadget? A special type of screw or plug?
That will insert the rawl plug etc without the need for drilling? I have a drill but I have carpal tunnel syndrome & the vibrations... ...

webbo3

More Cuts From Labour

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13806419/angela-rayner-council-tax-exemption-labour-party.html And now... ...

smurfchops

Home Away From Home

Boring new programme on BBC2. Just sent hubby to sleep. Anyone else?

sandyRoe

There's Talk That The Government Might Introduce...

...further restrictions on where a smoker can indulge his vice. It seems the puritans in office are out to limit our simple pleasures. Where WILL we be allowed to smoke?

bednobs

Cornbread

i want to make some cornbread, but all the recipes need cormeal, polenta or maize flour. where can i buy them?

tamaris

Ba Economy

The cabin bag size says 25x45x56cms. My small case is 33x20x46+5cms with feet. I've waited 20minutes on the phone to BA to get a bad line. Had to conclude it. Will this case be ok ?. What's a... ...

Bazile

Wheeler Dealers

Is it correct that when they show Mike Brewer going to look at a car and test driving it and then negotiating a price with the seller - it's all acting ? Because the car has been inspected and... ...

Impatiens

Bt Full Fibre

After years of BT WiFi dropping out every time it starts to rain, we've been invited to sign up to BT Full Fibre. Does anyone have any experience of this please?

barry1010

Unplugged Everything, Made No Difference To Bill

I read an article claiming dishwashers and washing machines were using electricity if left plugged in at the socket (socket switched on, obviously) because they needed to be 'at the ready' to heat... ...

Khandro

Weather... (Or Not).

Oscar Wilde thought conversation about the weather was, "the last refuge of the unamaginative, yet we all seem to persist. How long is it since you last mentioned the weather? Thinking back, for me... ...

sandyRoe

I've Received An Email Stating That The...

... address on a package to be delivered to me can't be read. They're asking for my address and give a mobile phone number to call. I'm not expecting anything in the post. What use would my address... ...

Jaidyn

I Want To Check The Electricity Package We Have Been Sent By Scottish Power Is The Best Deal - Advice Please

I have had to take over the family finances this summer due to my partners worsening Alzheimer's disease I have received an email from Scottish power proposing a new package from end August .... ...

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