It depends on the IP. Mine is taken into account at annual review. I don't know what Mel does.
However, £30 isn't a lot and I'm sure you can probably account for it with the increase in petrol, food etc.
You may be able to keep the lot!
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
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