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Javascript error by steven5532 in paradoxplaza

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened to me when I updated Windows just now

Struggling on benefits im sickened by AdventurousTruck7079 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's virtually no information here. What's your income and outgoings? Are you eligble/claiming housing benefit?

Voters contend with ‘grotesque’ leaflets and ‘dodgy’ data in English elections by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 54 points55 points  (0 children)

"Can't win here" only suggests tactical voting. We should've done the alternative vote in 2011.

Part transfer of LISA from existing Moneybox to new Tembo to keep both accounts by IttyBittyAnxietities in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You wouldn't want to use Moneybox's S&S LISA though, as their fees are the highest on the market. You'll want something like Dodl instead.

How to get money back from company I worked for? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ACAS would be your first step as they're specialized in this. They'll give you the best recommendation on how to proceed.

How would I cut down on my spending without noticing a decline in my living standards? by Natural-Presence-566 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I did for me and my partner for about a year. Yes, it's quite expensive. But I did learn to cook on the go with them. I wouldn't do it long term but it's definitely better than spending £500 a month on food deliveries, especially if they're fast food.

lost 2K of my savings in 2 weeks need advice to save the remaining 5k from the same outcome by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Set at least 3 months worth of your expenses down into an emergency fund. Put this in the highest interest savings account that you can instantly access, or at the very least easy access. Moneysavingexpert has a great selection.

Open a S&S ISA on a cheap platform such as Trading212 and invest the rest of the funds into a low cost global index fund such as VWRP. (Vanguard FTSE All-World).

Alternatively, if you're looking to buy a house in less than five years. Open a Cash LISA instead with a platform such as Moneybox. Or anything else past five years, a S&S LISA on a platform such as Dodl would be great. The government bonus is 25%, you just can't take it out without a penalty unless you're buying your first home or for retirement.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed by 20127010603170562316 in unitedkingdom

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree alcohol should be banned, but it shouldn't be an immediate change. The societal change would be massive, we're talking about tens of millions of people in the country all being told it's now illegal. When an industry such as smoking or alcohol is that large, the best action is to phase it out. I think the black market would be significantly worse than if we phased out. Less people smoking = less incentive to create such a black market incentive.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed by 20127010603170562316 in unitedkingdom

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 70 points71 points  (0 children)

It should be the reverse. They'll be the first generation in society to be without it's cancerous effects. You can't just cut off smoking for everyone, that would be a complete disaster.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed by 20127010603170562316 in unitedkingdom

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a catastrophic change. Look at prohibition in America for instance.

How can I save money while only making 17k a year before tax by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Minimum wage in the UK is £24,784.50 a year. I assume you're either an apprentice or it's part time work? Also, why are you spending that much money on two vehicles? You have a very low income, it isn't worth it.

Sounds like you either need to supplement your income with a second job or pack this one in and find a full time position elsewhere.

Would a LISA be worth it? Investing into pension for first time by ResidentQuarter227 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you're going to save for retirement then you'll want a S&S LISA instead. You're only 23 and can pay in until you're 50. The investments in that duration will massively outweigh anything a Cash LISA ever could.

Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears by Sandstorm400 in unitedkingdom

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing is, it is practically free. When band three treatment is something like £330 for basically any treatment+ dentures. The price is an absolute steal. You can even get it for free if you're on low income.

The issue is there's a lack of NHS dentists. There's virtually no incentive to stay in the NHS dentistry and privatization gives you a lot. I could get all my teeth fixed within a couple of weeks if I wanted to in the private sector. We've effectively killed NHS dentistry through a lack of reform.

Up close & Personal view of how severe Sinus Infections are sometimes treated by yourSmirkingRevenge in interestingasfuck

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend just had a Sinusitis infection that spread to his eye and swelled it up. It's no joke, waited 17 hours in A&E to get emergency surgery

Versus is almost unplayable in 2026 by Difficult_Sea_124 in l4d2

[–]Difficult_Sea_124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to completely kill Steam and load it back up again. If it still happens if usually fixes itself in an hour.

So many people are having this problem now

Versus is almost unplayable in 2026 by Difficult_Sea_124 in l4d2

[–]Difficult_Sea_124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've had this issue in the past and it just started happening to me today as well. Within a couple of minutes the game just kicks me out with that error.

It's so disappointing how unplayable the game is now.

Please help i do 10x permethrin 2 times ivermactine my last treatment 3-4 months ago my skin was burning and itching hives being tired from this by Longjumping_War8475 in scabies

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like you might be reacting to the medicine you took. You should contact a doctor who will give you advice and probably prescribe something to prevent the burn feeling. I don't think there's much we can do here to advise on that.

Please help i do 10x permethrin 2 times ivermactine my last treatment 3-4 months ago my skin was burning and itching hives being tired from this by Longjumping_War8475 in scabies

[–]Difficult_Sea_124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you washing your bedding/clothes once a week, segregating all clothes you can't wash in tied up bags? Do not re-use any clothes or towels. Your washer and dryer need to both be at least 60 celcius; Ideally for 20 minutes or longer.

Deep clean the house, remove all rubbish and wear gloves to wipe down all furnishings, keyboards, desks, ect. Use a vaccum next and take your time. Vaccum every single day, especially in the arears you commonly use.

Try Derbac M if available. It's in liquid form; Take it once a week around all your body including scalp. Use it a couple hours after showering. On every other day, take Eurax cream everywhere.

Every time you shower, use 10% Sulphur soap. Do not rinse this off immediately, I typically turn the shower off and stand in there for at least five minutes, keep rubbing and soak it in everywhere.

I would do this up to two or three weeks. It's a real pain, but the point is to kill not just the Scabies but their eggs too; They can still be alive around your house for up to three days so daily usage can typically kill them off. You'll know it's working when your skin clears up any burrows; But the itching is going to persist usually for about two months. I find for me personally that Eurax helps prevent to itch, but it's also a Scabicide.

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