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FSA advising "most consumers" to contract back in to S2P
Not any more, as I'm no longer authorised.
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Business Mileage - Tax Allowance
Hi, Not too sure if this is the correct group but couldn't find anything more appropriate, please direct me if there is. I'm trying to settle a debate with a friend/colleague regarding claiming tax...
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Alternative Energy
Can anyone recommend a good fund please?
 
TAX RETURN deadline :/
I really can't explain it. Due to my woking abroad the last few years I only have to fill in about 6 boxes and can easily work out which by comparing with last year. But it still sat on the shelf...
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Which? - Banks detering customers from reclaiming fees
"Banks 'underhand' in fees claims Some banks are using "underhand" tactics to deter customers from challenging fees incurred for exceeding overdraft limits, Which? claims. A report by the consumer...
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Reverse yield - property
I was intrigued by the following. Why should the yield from commercial property be so low for so long ? "Lehman Brothers pointed out in a recent note that today's valuations may actually just reflect...
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Can I make my employer reinstate me back into SERPS?
I will be changing jobs after 20 years. I am in the company pension scheme which I do not believe is particularly good. I base this belief on the fact that the terms of the scheme have changed for the...
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Norwich Union Policyholder reattribution
Some members of this forum may have investments with Norwich Union which may entitle them to a large finacial pay out. If so, then it is likely that they have been contacted by both Norwich Union and...
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NatWest Home Loans: historical mortgage exit admin fees?
I had an NWHL mortgage from 1 Dec 1989 to 9 Dec 2005, at which point I had to pay a "sealing fee" of 225 when paying it off early. Following news of yesterday's FSA statement I checked back to see...
 
Bankruptcy - forgotten creditors
What happens if I file for bankruptcy but forget to put a couple of creditors on my form?
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Old, but not classic, company car tax situation
If I buy a 1960s classic car worth less than 15,000 then the inland revenue does not class it as a classic. Therefore the tax liability will be based on the car's list price, say 1000 in 1960. So, if...
 
Seeking advice on rental property business
Hello there, I am new to this group and am seeking informal advice about financial choices that I currently face. I am very interested in people's opinions, especially creative ideas as to how to go...
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Definition of PPR for GCT purposes?
In order to define a property as your principal private residence so as to avoid CGT, do you actually have to live in it if you own no other property? To put this in perspective, I know someone who...
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Trading UK shares in US
Many UK companies have words like: "The Company's shares may not, directly or indirectly, be offered or sold within the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan ....." I am currently sitting in the...
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Another chip and pin problem
This time on my business card - put card in machine at well known bookshop - had to push extra hard which I thought was odd - but there is a bit of sticky tape on my card that I've not picked off ......