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pot of multi-purpose compost, making sure that the entire stem is covered by the soil. It’s worth noting that sweet potatoes thrive in warm, humid conditions, and they can either be grown inside,
of time, inside, with lots of people. These are risky for passing on coronavirus, and so it may be worth considering alternative activities. For instance, your group may be able to meet outside for a walk
animals and the many benefits of owning pets. “You could have a diamond ring, and it wouldn't be worth as much as having your pet,” says Ann, 76, who lives alone with Papillon Hope and Jack
However, these helplines are particularly busy at the moment. So while it’s certainly worth giving them a ring, you might have to wait a little to get through. When talking to your bank, you’ll
everyone’s taste, even if some visitors report the stones are closer than before. It is certainly worth exploring the website of anywhere you plan to go, and if in doubt, perhaps give them a call. Most
about valuing an estate for Inheritance Tax on GOV.UK IHT may have to be paid on the estate if it's worth more than the tax-free threshold of £325,000. If a house the deceased lived in before dying
everything they’re entitled to. These checks have helped callers to identify over £6 million worth of unclaimed benefits, averaging at an additional £4,500 per person. Research by Age UK earlier
decisions. Having a power of attorney set up in advance can make things much easier – so it's worth considering now. A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone – your
Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age and are struggling to make ends meet. Read more from Age UK.
deterred from using these services, possibly for fear of being detected by the Home Office. It's also worth highlighting the role that cuts to legal aid played with it being almost impossible to get the legal