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Xmas Santa

Hello, I must buy a Xmas Santa for a colleague. All I know about him is that he likes beer... Any ideas? Maximum budget £5 (it's not a permanent job so I don't want to spend more than that)....
21:21 Fri 09th Dec 20116 answers, last by Pimpernel 15:43 Sat 10th Dec 2011
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PAYE tax code

Hello, I changed jobs several months ago and at my new place they are using the PAYE tax code to deduct my NINO & tax. Apparently, it is because my former employer refused to give me a P45. I am...
20:59 Tue 06th Dec 20115 answers, last by Pimpernel 09:30 Sat 31st Dec 2011
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disciplinary/grievance

Hello, I've been in my current job for nearly 3 years. It's been very difficult from day 1: many of my job duties are very menial and were not mentioned in the job description or at the interview (and...
14:53 Sun 17th Jul 20115 answers, last by sue11 16:19 Mon 18th Jul 2011
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donating soil etc.

Hello, I live in a flat and have been growing my own parsley, rocket salad and rocket salad, in pots on my window sill. I may have to relocate abroad in the coming year and if this happens, I will be...
21:08 Thu 14th Jul 20115 answers, last by sherrardk 21:13 Thu 14th Jul 2011
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home broadband

Hello, For the past 2 years, I've been making do with mobile broadband (40 Kbs), or wifi at the library at the weekend (50 Mbs). I am now looking for a new flat, and I want home broadband. My...
22:54 Mon 13th Jun 20111 answer, last by Buenchico 23:04 Mon 13th Jun 2011
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notice period (leaving early to put an end to bullying)

Hello, I am badly bullied at work. It's been going on for 3 years (since day 1), but I can't afford to leave without having a job to go to and the jobmarket isn't exactly dynamic in my sector. I may...
23:05 Thu 09th Jun 20115 answers, last by Pimpernel 21:44 Mon 13th Jun 2011
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repossession - tenant's side

Hello, I have been renting a flat for over a year. The building previously consisted of offices, which had been/still are to be converted into small flats. There were numerous problems from day 1:...
15:38 Sat 10th Jul 20103 answers, last by Twenty20 06:14 Sat 17th Jul 2010
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contacted debt collection agency when no debt

Hello, Over the past week I have received two text messages (19/02/2010 & 24/02/2010) sent by 'Clanchatton' on behalf of 'Commercial Credit Services' quoting a reference number & asking me to...
14:09 Thu 25th Feb 20105 answers, last by Pimpernel 20:31 Tue 23rd Mar 2010
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expats Scandinavia

Hello, I'm quite unhappy with the outlook for the next couple of years in the UK (rise in income tax; rise in university fees) and I'm thinking of relocating in another European country. I'm both very...
16:47 Wed 11th Nov 20093 answers, last by Pimpernel 20:44 Tue 23rd Mar 2010
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change of signature

Hello, I am thinking of changing my signature as the one I've been using for above 20 years is fairly easy to forge. Where do I get the new signature recorded 'officially' for ID, NINO, Inland Revenue...
01:02 Tue 25th Aug 2009
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postcode

Hello, I am moving into a new flat. The building houses a bank on the ground floor, and the next four floors were previously offices, and have been reconverted into bedsits and 1-bedroom flats. My...
17:35 Mon 22nd Jun 20094 answers, last by Pimpernel 10:49 Tue 23rd Jun 2009
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share ISA

Hello, I own shares of my company. They are listed on the Australian stock exchange, and are currently held in an employee shareplan. If I leave my company, and want to keep the shares, are they...
18:54 Tue 02nd Jun 20091 answer, last by Whoever 17:45 Mon 14th Sep 2009
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online credit checks

Hello, I am worried about identity theft (I've had mail stolen at my old address) and recently applied for credit reports from Equifax, Experian, National Hunter and Call credit (from my new address)....
10:42 Sat 14th Mar 20094 answers, last by Pimpernel 21:56 Sun 15th Mar 2009
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gas bill + stolen meter

Hello, 1 week ago, I moved in a studio flat (electricity only) in a rather run-down building (dating back from the 30's, owned by 1 landlord, and entirely let out). Yesterday I received a gas bill...
16:26 Sun 01st Feb 20099 answers, last by nonomaybe 17:50 Wed 04th Feb 2009
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Barclays personal reserve credit card

Hello, I dropped in at Barclays today to apply for a personal reserve. It would just be a 'safety net', to avoid being charged hefty fees if I get overdrawn. This happened to me once back in February,...
12:22 Sat 01st Nov 20084 answers, last by Pimpernel 16:13 Sat 08th Nov 2008

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