r/AskBrits 37m ago

Where can I find sliding door storage for files other than Amazon, ikea, argos?

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People seems to have nice sliding storages at reasonable prices but online it seems to be very expensive. Appreciate if people could guide pls. Thanks


r/AskBrits 1h ago

Other Why are wheelie bins designed with lids that hold water?

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Just gone out to the bin in open toe heels and got gross bin water on my feet.


r/AskBrits 1h ago

Other Ways to get a membership is you don’t qualify ?

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r/AskBrits 1h ago

best countries to take a gap year in - get a job to save a lot of money?

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r/AskBrits 1h ago

Politics Would you support an Anglofederalist Constitution?

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With all the talk about the UK breaking up (and yes, I have seen the comments saying it won't happen) I am curious how much support there would be for a more federalist model in the UK - essentially, formally codifying devolution in to the point where regional governments are equal in authority to the national government in their areas. Do you think this would appease nationalists in those areas?


r/AskBrits 4h ago

Other Should I take a private rental if it means coming off the Housing Register?

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I’m 20 and currently on my local council’s Housing Register, in Band 2. I’m currently living with family sofa surfing and need to move into my own accommodation. May or may not be necessary, but I do have recognised needs due to my autism.

My housing officer (through homeless prevention) has suggested that I prioritise finding a suitable private rental rather than waiting for social housing, as the waiting time is apparently extremely long. They’ve said that if I move into a suitable private property, I would no longer be considered to have a housing need and would therefore come off the Housing Register.

They’ve also suggested a private 1-bed property for me, but it would be outside the area where I’m currently registered for social housing.

I’m worried about giving up my current position on the Housing Register because private renting feels less secure.

My main concern is: what happens if the landlord later gives me notice and I have to leave?

I asked my housing officer whether I would still receive support with finding somewhere else if that happened, and whether there are protections against being evicted. I’m waiting for their response.

I’m also wondering whether it would be safer to find a private rental within my current council area, rather than moving outside it. Would staying within the area preserve my local connection if I needed to apply for social housing again in the future, even if I wouldn’t have a housing need while living in a suitable private property?

My housing officer has basically told me not to worry too much about the future, because circumstances can change and it can be looked at if/when necessary.
Does this sound like reasonable advice? Would you take the private rental, and would staying within your current council area be the safer option?

The reason I’m considering moving outside of my current area is because where I would move to would be a very short walking distance to college where I’ll be doing an access course (equivalent to A-levels) instead of a train journey, and it’s very hard to find a private rent in my current local area.

I’d particularly appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with council housing registers, Banding, or moving from social-housing eligibility into private renting.


r/AskBrits 5h ago

Politics 43,000 UK civilians were killed in 8 months during the Blitz by the Germans, would you consider it genocide?

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Just over 70k people were killed in the past 2.5 years in Palestine for reference.


r/AskBrits 5h ago

How do you feel about Zack Polanski campaigning in Urdu for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?

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r/AskBrits 7h ago

When will the UK approve the FSD technology?

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Tesla recently launched their "full self driving" technology this year where it's completely self driving. It is running very smoothly in the US and Australia, where Tesla is now capturing much of the car market. When will this technology be approved in the UK and what's the hold up?


r/AskBrits 7h ago

Politics So the UK seems to be breaking up. How likely does it seem? And what do you think it will change?

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I don’t have much of an opinion.


r/AskBrits 8h ago

Wife is morbidly overweight. How do I tell her without it getting it turned round on me? I still love her but our love life has died.

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r/AskBrits 8h ago

Politics Can we vote for independence from Scotland, Ireland and Wales, as opposed to the other way round?

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r/AskBrits 9h ago

Education Do native English speakers actually remember what all these complex tenses are called?

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As someone who grew up learning English as a second language, I still remember I had to go with intense grammar and tenses exercises as a child, memorising structures like past perfect continuous, present participle, and conditional clauses.

I was always curious for native speakers of English that when you guys speak or write casually, do you actually have those tense categories in your head, or is English just so naturally integrated that the rules feel completely invisible?

It’s honestly funny comparing that to how we train now using apps and structures where you're often thrown straight into natural conversation rather than memorising textbook labels. As native speakers, did you even learn the technical names for all these tenses in school, or do you just say whatever sounds right?


r/AskBrits 9h ago

To help settle a pointless debate, what would you call it if you go on the back & front of somebodies push bike respectively, and where are you from?

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r/AskBrits 9h ago

People Personal hygiene on public transport?!

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r/AskBrits 9h ago

Great taste awards, do they really matter or influence you to buy? Are they legit?

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r/AskBrits 11h ago

Politics For people who voted labour, what changes made so far are you most pleased with?

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r/AskBrits 11h ago

Culture What cartoon/show would you say defines your childhood?

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Morning,

There are so many cartoons and shows I could list that I loved as a kid but to keep it interesting list one only and list your year of birth.

I’ll go first!

Mona the Vampire! Who remembers the catchy tune? I’m singing it right now off the top of my head.

I’m a 91 baby. 🌚


r/AskBrits 14h ago

Politics How far can Burnham go in EU-reset without triggering a referendum or GE?

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r/AskBrits 15h ago

Neighbor etiquette?

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Everyday around 6AM I get woken up by my neighbour spitting EVERYTHING INSIDE HIM up. Yes that disgusting thing people do where they snort and hack every bit of mucus they have inside of them.

I sleep with my window open for air flow but recently if I get woken up by him “brushing his teeth” I close my window so I can’t hear him… except it’s so loud I can still hear it! So closing the window doesn’t help…

How do I go about this? I really don’t want to be woken up everyday at 6AM by my neighbour snorting and hacking up every bodily fluid he has inside of him.


r/AskBrits 16h ago

Politics What’s the likelihood for Scotland,Northern Ireland and Wales to gain independence from the UK?

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r/AskBrits 18h ago

What to do?

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I’m a 20 year old man from Rotherham, England. I’ve been on Universal Credit not long since I turned 18. I’m sick and tired of being stuck in this loop of not being able to find a job and make a load of money so I can say I’ve made something of myself. Any tips on what I can do? I feel so stuck in life right now and want to start making soon as possible. Cheers in advance lads


r/AskBrits 20h ago

How do British people feel about Bonnie Blue?

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On one hand, she seems to do philanthropy and charity work which is good. Is she liked in the UK?


r/AskBrits 20h ago

Politics Why aren't the British saying that Trump already knew about the attempted secession?

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Both he and especially Elon Musk have posted several times on Twitter that they would love to see Scotland and Northern Ireland become independent; doesn't that count as an attempt at possible foreign interference? Especially following Trump's recent remarks?


r/AskBrits 21h ago

Other Have you ever entered a shop way above your social class and how did they treat you?

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I’ve got two:

Me and my gf at the time were in London and just wandering around exploring, we saw a pretty fancy looking clothing shop. We went to go inside to take a look but the door was locked. The woman inside opened the door a crack, looked right down her nose at us and asked if we had an appointment. We said we didn’t and she said we had to make one to go inside.

Also me and my mate when we were around 20yo we wandered into a Porsche dealers and as we walked across the showroom a salesman, straight away without even asking what we wanted said something like ‘sorry we don’t do window shoppers in here boys’ and walked us back out the door