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May 16th 2014, 1:55 pm

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Sorry, I should have clarified:

Non-orange tan.

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May 16th 2014, 12:33 pm

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Having any kind of tan is also a dead giveaway.

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May 16th 2014, 11:48 am

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I was referring just to the general message that NI contributions do not determine NHS eligibility, residence status does.

How "residence" is defined is a separate matter.

I referred to...

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May 16th 2014, 8:13 am

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We should have a sticky for this, the number of times it gets said.

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May 8th 2014, 2:47 pm

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Do residents not get a special deal on ferry prices?

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May 8th 2014, 8:27 am

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I had the Subaru from 7 years old to 13 years old. I've had the Skoda so far from 7 years old to 9 years old.

Old and with a good reputation. That's me all over.

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May 8th 2014, 8:25 am

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It also cost me £450 about 6 weeks ago, for a regular service and some expensive repairs to the suspension. So, that's close to £1,000 in its second year with me (but it is now 9 years old). It's the...

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May 7th 2014, 8:09 pm

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Well of course, that's because you can't see "fairies", they are invisible. :nod:

Could have done with some car fairies this afternoon when the local Skoda dealership charged me another £400 for...

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May 6th 2014, 10:51 am

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Posted By dunroving

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That's all sorted at no expense, by the car fairies that we have in the UK.

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May 3rd 2014, 4:02 pm

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I also budget for replacement costs. I tend to buy low-budget cars that are 5-8 years old. When I trade in and buy again, I usually end up having to find about £2,000-£4,000 out of pocket (depending...

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May 3rd 2014, 12:27 pm

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"Cheap and reliaable to run" describes my car. Skoda Fabia hatchback 1.4 L petrol. Avoid diesels unless you will regularly drive on the motorway or other roads where you can drive at speed for 15-30...

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Apr 25th 2014, 6:41 am

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I don't think they really expect people to list every single job since they were 21. I'd say especially for the early years, a summary is enough.

Think Hawking's "A Brief History of Time". ;)

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Apr 24th 2014, 12:36 pm

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It's an awkward situation - when you see the way that some benefits claimants talk to staff, you realise why they maybe have to be so formal and clarify the consequences of not turning up on time.
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