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Ban the bans

I have asked the question before, but I'll ask it again. Why ABed, was this banned? The history of the Vatican as a papal residence dates from the 5th cent., when, after Emperor Constantine I...

mcdonagh

shares

what is the allowance of share value that can be sold tax free annualy and before what closing date

Loosehead

OK Blair's fired the gun, we're off! I've just been reading the BBC talking point on whether or not people are going to vote. Am I the only one who finds it amusing that lot's of people keep moaning...

phl666

Apple G5

I have just upgraded my G4 and bought a blisteringly fast G5. I also have a set of Apple Pro speakers, which don't fit the analogue audio socket on the G5. The Apple site just says these speakers...

Weaza_cfc

Unneeded bannings

Now i know that bans in somw cases are completely nessescary. However, on going through past q's of my own, i have come across a few which were obv answered, but then the answers banned. The answers...

ursalan

Importing books

Books have no VAT does that mean i dont have to pay any tax when i import them?.Also is there any law agaisnt importing books that have been published and printed in a different country to the UK and...

SteveD

The da Vinci Code

KJC0123's language questions in the Phrases & Sayings section in which he quotes passages from "The da Vinci Code" made me wonder if any other Brits found the use of American English out of place...

sponge

Council Tax

Did the government abolish Stamp duty on property's under ?120k because they are re-evaluating council tax bands therefore are set to make up the deficit that way?

King_Moshy

(un)Proud owner of debts around 8k.....

......And lady luck hasnt visited me for a while! I am out of work. Have no bank account, (only a post office one that doesnt allow DD or SO's!!) On state benefits and in Rented accommodation....

bevans5803

Prooperty deeds transfered into my partners name

Thanks for that very prompt reply. My Aunt has implyed that my Grandfather is of limited intelligence and when he transfered the property in 1998 at the age of 75 he did not know what he was doing....

Ducati

General Election

With the general election looming, what is the consesus opinion on having to demonstrate a certain level of political awareness before you are allowed to vote? I pose this...

philwhiteuk

tracing intestate persons

How do I trace the administrator of an intestate estate? I have the deceased's name but no other information.

bevans5803

Property deeds transfered into my Partners name

My grandfather transfered his property valued at 20,000 into my partners name in 1998. My partner took on his outstanding mortgage for 12,500 and gave him in return a tenancy on the property with very...

darkswordmen

Bank interest

I put $100 into the bank. Every year the bank give a 5% interest. How long must I take to double my money if I take the money out every year and put it in again?

Judy Colley

Computing

What is the name for a pictograph in computing, which means a small graphic symbol? ?l?p?

northj

Claims to estate

My father in law died without leaving a will. My wife is sole beneficiary. A lady has come forward saying the father treated her like a daughter and so wants a share. Would she have a claim and if so...

Oneeyedvic

People giving false and misleading information

I refer to two specific questions - firstty a question on hire purchase in money & finance section, the second a question on overcharging in home & gardens. On both of these questions, I have...

Didwot

Courtesy

I have recently had the answer I gave to a question derided as "weird", and "nonsense" and been accused of "seriously misleading" the questioner. Another has had thier answer to the same question...

ianess

unsecured loans---changes to terms/conditions

I have just received notification from my lender introducing new charges and terms to an EXISTING unsecured loan with effect from 01/01/2005. Although I am unlikely to be affected by these,...

ansteyg

Car sharing M1

It's friday, time to be controversial. Apparently there is going to be a car sharing scheme trial on the M1. Ie one lane is to be for multiple occupancy. All very laudible but is'nt it just tinkering...

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