mupps-l@reddit
We spend less per person on healthcare than peer countries, the idea that the NHS is the most wasteful is pure fantasy.
mupps-l
How do I escalate cancer treatment?
Posted by MustardPizza45@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 89 comments
Why do we accept that the NHS is underfunded?
Posted by frappe1439@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 46 comments
mupps-l@reddit
They also spend ~20% more per person on health care.
Do I have to wash these before I recycle them?
Posted by mildlymoistdrizzle@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1381 comments
mupps-l@reddit
In reality at a lot of facilities they’ll just send the whole batch to landfill if it’s too dirty.
Do I have to wash these before I recycle them?
Posted by mildlymoistdrizzle@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1381 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Yup. Pretty sure almost all communication around recycling that I can remember states it has to been clean and dry.
What’s in your pension pot?
Posted by DarkAcadamia-23@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 76 comments
mupps-l@reddit
45k at 32.
Was half that 2 years ago but I moved from the default fund in to one that better suits my investment strategy and risk tolerance after a fair amount of research. I also started contributing at the same time rather than just taking the workplace contribution.
Do you think the UK will recover from the cost of living crisis?
Posted by Aggressive_Past4410@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 322 comments
mupps-l@reddit
They aren’t though. Not even close.
Do you think the UK will recover from the cost of living crisis?
Posted by Aggressive_Past4410@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 322 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Anything that uses RPI+ for price increases should be removed from inflation calculations. They’re just baking in a bigger increase next year otherwise.
Why isn’t WizzAir as popular as other low cost airlines?
Posted by bloompertoo@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 52 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I’ve flown WizzAir twice to Lithuania and twice to Bulgaria and not had any issues. They’re a budget airline, people’s experience of it going wrong sounds awfully similar to my experience with Ryanair the one time it went wrong.
How big is your clean laundry pile?
Posted by KaloolFantasia@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 27 comments
mupps-l@reddit
The spare bed. To be fair at the moment it’s only what I washed today but there is a chance it all gets worn before I get round to putting it away.
What would you do if you won a large but not life changing amount of money?
Posted by Mrsmoopiethethird@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 343 comments
mupps-l@reddit
What are you invested in?
An all world fund is up ~14% over the past 12 months. S&P500 ~16% over the past 12 months. I’d assume people who recommend investing over overpaying the mortgage would typically be comparing it to investing in something like an all world fund or S&P500.
Uk company pensions schemes. Which employer contributes what?
Posted by xinwarrior@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 15 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Mine do 10%. No match but if we chose to contribute anything as it’s salary sacrifice they pay in the 15% employer NI that they save.
Why does Tesco petrol station not accept contactless payment?
Posted by Trig_666@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 22 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Tesco seem happy for you to scan your club card on your phone for pay at pump.
Advice: what is considered wear and tear?
Posted by SunflowerDino@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 52 comments
mupps-l@reddit
You’re correct, landlords aren’t entitled to betterment.
Advice: what is considered wear and tear?
Posted by SunflowerDino@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 52 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Landlords aren’t entitled to and can’t claim for betterment although they will try. They can at most claim to return the property to the condition it was at the start of the tenancy less fair wear and tear.
Landlords must apportion the cost if replacing old for new as they aren’t allowed to end up financially or materially better off.
Are IKEA sofas any good?
Posted by Intrepid-Patient574@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 33 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Got 2 LANDSKRONA in October 2022, no issues so far.
According to this sky news article, a couple needs £60,600 a year to retire 'comfortably'. How much have you saved?
Posted by dalehitchy@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 270 comments
mupps-l@reddit
People will know how much they earn now and spend on their mortgage now. I could earn ~£12k a year less if the mortgage was paid off, my other costs don’t change. Not like my mortgage is particularly big either.
Do other people eat Weetabix with water?
Posted by KingDuckly@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 43 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Oat milk and weetabix is the way.
Genuinely how is everyone surviving financially?
Posted by Substantial_Stuff613@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 64 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Bro says he still lives with parents too. I’d be living like a king in that situation and still saving a load.
Is owning a home in the UK still a realistic dream for people under 35?
Posted by AwayDays365@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 863 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Both can earn just below median for London and hit 90k combined.
Why do some people have an issue with wetherspoons?
Posted by FinalBv@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 426 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Doesn’t take much for me to not want to give them my money though. Especially when there’s nice pubs around.
What’s so bad about UK New build houses?
Posted by ManlykN@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 90 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Just shows people will say any nonsense to shit on new builds.
I'm from Madrid, living in Madrid, it's been raining non stop for a month. How do you do it?
Posted by PaTirar2023@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 627 comments
mupps-l@reddit
East anglia and the south east do genuinely get low levels of rainfall to be fair.
What tool do you use to cut your pizza?
Posted by duccers@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 146 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I cheaped out. Still cuts the pizza with one pass.
What tool do you use to cut your pizza?
Posted by duccers@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 146 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Pizza cutter on a chopping board is easier and quicker than scissors.
How many weetabix do you have?
Posted by cindabueno@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 41 comments
mupps-l@reddit
2 I cut a banana over the top as well.
How are people coping in current economy challenges?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 104 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Median wage was ~£30k pre covid and ~£37k now. ~23% increase.
What are your finanical goals for 2025?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 39 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Carry on with what I did last year, it worked well, if anything I over saved so want to do a little more living this year.
What’s your thoughts on supermarket loyalty cards actually being a saving?
Posted by Gloomy_Stage@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 609 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I haven’t noticed this with anything that I regularly buy. Not saying it doesn’t happen but it doesn’t seem that prevalent.
Have you ever tried British food outside the UK?
Posted by lugonamission@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 572 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Work trip, our distributor out there was very excited to take me there. It’s a shame as all the Uzbek food I had out there was delicious.
Have you ever tried British food outside the UK?
Posted by lugonamission@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 572 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I was taken to a “British pub” in Tashkent which was interesting.
Why do cars need LEDs?
Posted by Lower-Ad-2082@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 222 comments
mupps-l@reddit
It’s both. Lights are significantly brighter and the positioning is higher.
What has changed in your lifestyle as cost of living increased?
Posted by atbest10@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 334 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I only seem to cook stuff that freezes well to avoid stuff going off or having the same meal for a week. Added bonus is reheating the food is super quick as long as I remember to put things in the fridge the night before to defrost.
Why is British Airways generally maligned by the general public compared to other airlines?
Posted by CornerInsect@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 341 comments
mupps-l@reddit
In my experience they’re often £100+ cheaper. You could add a checked bag or cabin bag on easyJet and still have that come out cheaper. Not sure what other extras are needed.
Admittedly airline pricing can be weird and during high demand times and I have seen Ryanair/easyJet base fairs cost as much or even more than BA that’s not normal though.
Why is British Airways generally maligned by the general public compared to other airlines?
Posted by CornerInsect@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 341 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Only if you take a couple of bags though. Last time I looked at Ryanair vs BA even with 1 checked bag Ryanair was well over £100 cheaper. Won’t always be the case because of how airlines price, higher demand tends to be a bit of an equaliser in my experience.
Why is British Airways generally maligned by the general public compared to other airlines?
Posted by CornerInsect@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 341 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Airport location definitely can be a factor, both in the Uk and abroad.
Although if you drive parking is often half as much at Luton or Stansted compared to Heathrow and for me the time to get to all 3 is pretty close.
Why is British Airways generally maligned by the general public compared to other airlines?
Posted by CornerInsect@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 341 comments
mupps-l@reddit
EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz air are all often significantly cheaper. The product BA offer on short haul isn’t in my experience worth the extra cost.
Why is British Airways generally maligned by the general public compared to other airlines?
Posted by CornerInsect@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 341 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Most airlines are fine if your plane isn’t cancelled to be fair.
I fly BA a fair amount when I travel for work, imo they aren’t worth the cost when compared to other options.
What keeps the PM from becoming too powerful?
Posted by ElPedelGirl@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 46 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Last 5 years did show there’s 0 consequences for ignoring the traditions to be fair.
What keeps the PM from becoming too powerful?
Posted by ElPedelGirl@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 46 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I’d argue it didn’t work at all. If he didn’t lie about knowing Pincher was a sex pest there’s a very real chance he’d be PM now.
Abusing constitutional norms had 0 consequences for him.
Which London airport is the best?
Posted by throwitintheair22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 31 comments
mupps-l@reddit
London city is imo easily the best, small airport with few flights each hour means it’s quieter than the rest, short queues at security/passport control almost guaranteed. It’s not necessarily the most practical though and limited destination choice.
Stansted is imo the worst, have had far more bad experiences than good flying from there, in fact I’ve probably had more bad experiences there than I have had at the other London airports combined, even if it is probably the most convenient for me to get to I avoid if possible.
Heathrow is the airport I’ve flown from most by a long distance, it’s fine.
Luton is also fine not my first choice though.
Gatwick is the most difficult to get to for me, so I’ve only flown out of there once in the past couple of years. Again it was fine.
How much should a week of groceries cost for a single person?
Posted by Aware-Impression8527@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 13 comments
mupps-l@reddit
I spend ~£40 a week. Can’t say I watch what I buy either.
Why do you finance things?
Posted by CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 299 comments
mupps-l@reddit
To be fair investing is typically recommended as a 5 year minimum as the market does go up and down, even if the long term trend is up. Recommending that people take out interest free credit for a year to invest is awful financial advice.
My landlord turned off the heating, what do I do?
Posted by sermuonielis@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 295 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Typically how it works in HMOs.
How much money do you guys spend a month on groceries for how many people?
Posted by BlackCatNightmare@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 110 comments
mupps-l@reddit
~£180 a month for 1. Could definitely reduce that if I wanted to/tried to.
what age did you move out or what age are you planning to move out?
Posted by Fun-Shelter-4636@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 78 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Day after my 29th birthday. Had completed on a new build 6 days before but waited to get flooring put down. Think I could’ve moved out on my birthday but waited a day.
How many cups of tea or coffee do you drink a day?
Posted by RagingFuckNuggets@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 743 comments
mupps-l@reddit
3 cups of coffee if I’m working, 1 if not.
Why have supermarkets adopted ‘round pound’ pricing?
Posted by FormerStableGenius@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 113 comments
mupps-l@reddit
A total of 3 items from my last 2 shops were whole £.
How Are People Claiming to Feed a Family on £300 a Month?
Posted by sirwhoreddit@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 426 comments
mupps-l@reddit
What’s wrong with frozen food? Freezing food is a great way of preserving food.
What won’t be looked upon in the future healthily is all the ultra processed food humans currently eat but batch cooking doesn’t fall under that.
How Are People Claiming to Feed a Family on £300 a Month?
Posted by sirwhoreddit@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 426 comments
mupps-l@reddit
Why can’t batch cooking be healthy? You can easily batch cook plenty of healthy meals.
Why do parents pay for one siblings entire life while other siblings get nothing?
Posted by Mundane_Handle_9349@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 21 comments
mupps-l@reddit
While it is possible to contest a will, it’s worth keeping in mind anyone can be excluded from a will for any reason. Your parents stating in the will they leave you nothing or leaving a small token amount would make any potential challenge more difficult. Them giving more to your step sister now doesn’t come into it.