Can cheque guarantee be used for cheques from an individual to another (e.g. tenant to landlord), or does it only work for retailers? When a cheque arrives at the bank, what identifies it as being...
How can I find out how much the water rates are for a flat I am going to rent? It is a council tax band A property in York, single occupancy, no water meter. Are the charges listed on the Internet? I...
Does anyone know of a French-English/English-French or Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary WAP site (for a mobile phone)? I have tried several, e.g. wordreference, which display OK to start...
For the second day in a row I can't get the Telegraph website. Other sites are fine - it seems strange that such a 'major' sit is down for so long? Is it just the ISP here or does everyone have this...
So Ryanair are offering completely free flights in June - you don't even have to pay taxes and charges. You have to book 14 days in advance and it's only for Monday - Thursday. Does anyone know how...
21 across ======== Clue: 12 from 1976 (2,3,4,4) Answer: HO CHI MINH CITY I understand the 1976 (it was renamed then), but what's the significance of the number 12? Is it the number of districts?
According to the website, if you have no luggage to check-in, you can use online check-in but must be at the boarding gate 30 minutes before departure. I want to use this for a flight where I will...
Which nine-syllable word describes a 17th-century reaction against theological controversies, instead calling for toleration? (from a newspaper quiz) Laurence
The US Democratic Party Slogan aimed at the somewhat untrustworthy figure of Richard Nixon in the 1968 presidential election has since passed into common usage. What was it? (from a newspaper quiz)
What is the slang expression used in the Stock Exchange to describe a temporary recovery in share prices after a substantial fall?
(This is a question from a quiz in the Independent)
I'd like to claim back my bank charges from HSBC, but as today's newspapers are reporting, they can close the accounts of people who claim. They're welcome to close my current account if they want (I...
