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What Shall I Do?

So I been invited for an interview this late afternoon and they said possibly start tomorrow if all OK. What shall I do?

lankeela

Are Pensioners Tax Payers

as having just donated to a friend's charity page it asked me to confirm I was a tax payer so they can claim gift aid - as a pensioner should I tick yes?

RocW

Retention Of Ex-Client Information.

I had my own accountancy practice until the middle of 2022, when I retired. I had the company struck off in January 2023. Over the years in practice, I built up client files containing Statutory... ...

wolf63

Civil Service Pensions

I have now reached the age of 60 and I am attempting to get a refund of my widows and orphans contribution from the civil service. I approached them just after my birthday in September. I have... ...

brainiac

Business Electric Standing Charge

Does anyone know if there is a difference between domestic electric standing charge and a business one? I've just found out that our residents' association is paying £1 a day, which is almost... ...

granny grump

Stamp Duty

I am a bit confused. Is stamp duty payable when you buy and sell a house or only when you buy. Thank you

Treacle71

Can An Employer Look At Late Application Forms?

I was three minutes late for the deadline because my PC buffered for a short while and when I submitted my form it said, "Application status: Deadline passed". So, can they still short list me/see... ...

abbeylee90

What Do I Do?

I'm really struggling financially and don't get paid till next Friday. How do I get money?

enosa1996

Eicr

I did my EICR on my rented property on 31/3/21. When is it next due please. Thank you

Treacle71

Why Do I Need A Blood Test To Go Temping?

It's for a float medical secretary (office based in various hospitals) and I have to show them proof of childhood innoculations, which I have done, but now they're saying I need to have a blood... ...

tamaris

My Job Quote

My friend is looking to get in touch by email or phone to my job quote, she has had a problem with a tradesman. I can't find an email for direct contact for her only a form to fill in

JinnyJoan

As You Know I Have

switched over from Santander to Danske - however compare to the Santander - when I purchase anything - the purchase came out of Santander nearly that day but when Danske - it seems to be 2-3 days... ...

JinnyJoan

Switch Current Account

I have switched current account so far successfully from one bank to another However there is too me a large amount of savings to be transferred to the new account ie savings account - I am... ...

drobi619

What Do You Think Of Me Working Two Jobs?

I have the opportunity to work mornings at a coffee shop and then evenings at a pizza restaurant. Monday-Friday: 0500-1300 Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 1430-2130 Friday: 1700-2130 I am wondering if... ...

Mike25

Cash Isa Query

Hi, I'm new to investing and trying to save a pension as I currently don't have one. I do have savings. We are coming to the end of the tax year, can I invest 20k into a cash isa in March, then are... ...

Karamia

State Pension

I have read that one if the benefits that DWP will be able to investigate is state pension by accessing people's bank accounts. I am confused as to what they would be looking for. I thought... ...

Hymie

A Tory Mp Said He Quit His Ministerial Role Because He Could Not Afford To Pay His Mortgage On A Salary Of £118,300

It should be fairly easy to get a 4x salary mortgage, which would mean he could buy a property valued at a shade under half a million – but I suppose if he told the mortgage broker that within... ...

wiltsman

Still More Post Brexit Checks

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/27/its-impossible-to-plan-uk-importers-braced-for-storm-at-ports-amid-new-brexit-checks I normally watch the Gully versus TTT show on this site from... ...