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claremont:


I normally buy from my local Asda/Tesco for 149p/l. I decided to try Shell diesel recently because, apparently, it has additives that helps 'flush' diesel engines. I paid 166p/l for it, but the car engine still sounds the same to me after using it. No difference from Supermarket diesel whatsoever.

If we are not careful, diesel will soon hit 200p/l. This is the same diesel we were paying 119p/l just a few months ago.

Shell 99 octane petrol gives me better millage, I haven't used supermarket in a while and bought Asda some days back, the next they I was having rough idle on cold start. I don't know what was the cause but I want to blame omit on the petrol. I have since gone back to 99 octane.

One day I will be brave enough to get a diesel engine. Phobia of generator and truck diesel engine repairs from naija won't allow me to go near them

fatima04:


Have you tried the online banks such monzo, starling, revolut, etc.

Yes. But you still have to open a physical to transfer money into it. So right now, it's useless.

Someone should save me and enlighten me abeg.
We moved to our apartment yesterday, and the gas and electricity are on Scottish energy.

We were advised not to change because of the spike in energy tariff.

We bought £20 to use the Gas yesterday for cooking and heating, and this morning it's reading 0.00. It's my eyes disturbing me.

Please advice and also how do I change the person name on the energy

How much should we budget for gas to heating and cooking

House energy rating is C. My eyes is turnionion

Akorkor:
Someone should save me and enlighten me abeg.
We moved to our apartment yesterday, and the gas and electricity are on Scottish energy.

We were advised not to change because of the spike in energy tariff.

We bought £20 to use the Gas yesterday for cooking and heating, and this morning it's reading 0.00. It's my eyes disturbing me.

Please advice and also how do I change the person name on the energy

How much should we budget for gas to heating and cooking

House energy rating is C. My eyes is turnionion

That’s a bit steep. Did the prepaid meter have a negative balance when you moved in?

Peerielass:


That’s a bit steep. Did the prepaid meter have a negative balance when you moved in?

OMG! I think the person is owning.

HollyMadison:
Hi,

Please can anyone recommend any cab/van driver that can drive from Luton to Newcastle? A van is preferred, but I’m open to suggestions.

call this number 07960397322. He has a three seater vehicle like Sienna. Tell him you are from Emeka in Coventry

Akorkor:


OMG! I think the person is owning.

Did you get a new key from Scottish Gas when you moved in or are you using the previous tenant’s key? It’s been a while since I lived in a house with key meter so I might be wrong, but I think your provider should have given you a new key which resets the balance. They can then pursue the previous tenant or landlord for the bad debt.

Peerielass:


Did you get a new key from Scottish Gas when you moved in or are you using the previous tenant’s key? It’s been a while since I lived in a house with key meter so I might be wrong, but I think your provider should have given a new key which resets the balance. They can then pursue the previous tenant or landlord for the bad debt.

An old key of electricity was given to us. So I am creating a new for us now.

Regards,

Akorkor:


An old key of electricity was given to us. So I am creating a new for us now.

Regards,

You need to call them this morning since the key has ‘swallowed’ your £20 top up.

Peerielass:


You need to call them this morning since the key has ‘swallowed’ your £20 top up.

I will do that. Thank you. I am trying to setup our now.

Peerielass:


You need to call them this morning since the key has ‘swallowed’ your £20 top up.

I got an update now after calling scottish power and I got to know that the previous tenant is using OVOenergy. Pay as you go.

I don't even understand this thing anymore

Akorkor:


I got an update now after calling scottish power and I got to know that the previous tenant is using OVOenergy. Pay as you go.

I don't even understand this thing anymore

Ok, call Ovo and see what they have to say. The previous tenant’s must surely be in debt.

Akorkor:


I got an update now after calling scottish power and I got to know that the previous tenant is using OVOenergy. Pay as you go.

I don't even understand this thing anymore

How long did you heat or use the £20 Topup? It’s absolutely possible to use up £20 within a day if you used it longer than necessary

justwise:


How long did you heat or use the £20 Topup? It’s absolutely possible to use up £20 within a day if you used it longer than necessary

Justwise, the photo says the meter is currently £17.95 or so in debt. Surely she couldn’t have used £37.95 since yesterday.

justwise:


How long did you heat or use the £20 Topup? It’s absolutely possible to use up £20 within a day if you used it longer than necessary

Not up to 12hrs. But the previous tenant is owning

Hello UK elders,
Please I need your input. I suppose to post on student visa thread but I believe there are more experienced UK people here.
I got an offer for "MSc Psychology" and "MSc psychological wellbeing and mental health" , which one of the two can I go for that I can easily get job..
Thank you

Darsty99:
Hello UK elders,
Please I need your input. I suppose to post on student visa thread but I believe there are more experienced UK people here.
I got an offer for "MSc Psychology" and "MSc psychological wellbeing and mental health" , which one of the two can I go for that I can easily get job..
Thank you

I’m not an elder, nor am I in the health and social care sector but I think the one with wellbeing and mental health would be broader in scope and therefore offer more opportunities in of job prospect. It’s the old specialist vs generalist debate, which largely depends on what you really want. Comparing the curriculum for both programmes should give you an indication of what to expect and which aligns more with you career aspirations.

Akorkor:


Not up to 12hrs. But the previous tenant is owning

That is the problem, each time you Topup the meter will take the money owed by the previous tenant

Call them and explain this

Peerielass:


Justwise, the photo says the meter is currently £17.95 or so in debt. Surely she couldn’t have used £37.95 since yesterday.

You are right, it’s about his usage currently, the previous tenant did the deed

justwise:


That is the problem, each time you Topup the meter will take the money owed by the previous tenant



Call them and explain this

Thank you. I have called and a new has been created for us. They will also reimbursed us the money spent.

I appreciate everyone that put mouth for my matter today o. Peerielass, thank you.

Justwise, please do you have experience with stand-alone heater? I have used it before in US and it helps making the room hot faster but don’t know how the charges would be for electricity in the UK? Do you think it’s worth trying?

lagosismyhome I have a freind intrested in HSCV and is willing to pay, can I get details of the one you are aware of. TIA

umarwy:
lagosismyhome I have a freind intrested in HSCV and is willing to pay, can I get details of the one you are aware of. TIA

We don't such here

Darsty99:
Hello UK elders,
Please I need your input. I suppose to post on student visa thread but I believe there are more experienced UK people here.
I got an offer for "MSc Psychology" and "MSc psychological wellbeing and mental health" , which one of the two can I go for that I can easily get job..
Thank you

As a psychologist, I will suggest MSc. psychological well-being and mental health as this put you at a minimum of band 6 position as a CBT therapist or psychological therapist.

With MSc. psychology, you will require specialisation and getting higher pay, a doctorate is required. This degree can get you assistant psychology position of band 4 or 5.

However, some CBT position also request for MSc psychology degree but not all.

icon8:

I’m not an elder, nor am I in the health and social care sector but I think the one with wellbeing and mental health would be broader in scope and therefore offer more opportunities in of job prospect. It’s the old specialist vs generalist debate, which largely depends on what you really want. Comparing the curriculum for both programmes should give you an indication of what to expect and which aligns more with you career aspirations.

Thank you very much for the advice.

Darsty99:
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As a psychologist, I will suggest MSc. psychological well-being and mental health as this put you at a minimum of band 6 position as a CBT therapist or psychological therapist.

With MSc. psychology, you will require specialisation and getting higher pay, a doctorate is required. This degree can get you assistant psychology position of band 4 or 5.
I have a clearer direction now. Thank you so much for your advice

However, some CBT position also request for MSc psychology degree but not all.

Thank you so much for the heads up. I have a clearer direction now..

Hello everyone.

Please has anyone processed visitors visa recently. How long did it take? That of my mom's is over 3 weeks and when I called UKVI I was told it now takes 3 - 6 weeks. I had no idea and we already booked her flight.

Akorkor:
Justwise, please do you have experience with stand-alone heater? I have used it before in US and it helps making the room hot faster but don’t know how the charges would be for electricity in the UK? Do you think it’s worth trying?

I wouldn’t encourage it, yes you are right about it getting the room hotter faster but the same way the hotness disappears the moment you switched it off and the bill comes off your Topup meter.

Akorkor:


Thank you. I have called and a new has been created for us. They will also reimbursed us the money spent.

I appreciate everyone that put mouth for my matter today o. Peerielass, thank you.

Ok that is great

JanegirlN:
Hello everyone.

Please has anyone processed visitors visa recently. How long did it take? That of my mom's is over 3 weeks and when I called UKVI I was told it now takes 3 - 6 weeks. I had no idea and we already booked her flight.

Nobody can ever predict especially visiting as each applicant is different.

You might look into changing the flight date if you need to

JanegirlN:
Hello everyone.

Please has anyone processed visitors visa recently. How long did it take? That of my mom's is over 3 weeks and when I called UKVI I was told it now takes 3 - 6 weeks. I had no idea and we already booked her flight.

Send the paid email to UKVI to know the status, they will either confirm if a decision is made or not. If they say decision is made, then ask for an escalation if you want but usually this email request triggers TLS/BHC to do the needful. Hope this helps. This method has helped with getting visas out recently.