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hm forces recovery of package accounts
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Bankruptcy
I was wondering if anyone still serving as filed for bankruptcy? We are looking to wipe the slate clean, Its a it more than that but we have seven years left in the forces. and so what not be looking for house until after that period. Do the MOD have to know about it etc etc? I am looking for anyone with experience in it.…
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Overseas draft help please!
Hello! My husband is being drafted to Holland next year, and I'll be accompanying him. I currently work for a local council, who let me work from home after we recently moved away into sfa. I'd ideally like to keep the job when we move, and can't see any practical issues with this as long as internet speeds are similar to…
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Redundancy
My husband is in this tranche. He is desperate for redundancy. He has applied for it. Am terrified he is not going to get it because he is going to be a grumpy Gonz if he doesn't. Anyone else up for it?
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Florida Theme Parks
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Freebies on Deployment
Good morning all, This is my first post on MSE so please go easy on me. I was wondering if anyone on here had previously wrote to or emailed any companies/brands that are renowned for being generous towards British forces units on deployments overseas? For example, last year one of the lads onboard emailed Nando's asking…
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NFF e-update: June 2014
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF! Highlights in this edition include: * Summer Homeport Out Now: Including our annual summary of activity * The New Employment Model (NEM): Roadshows * Money Saving App: Defence Discount Service * First Tri-Service Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey * New Channel: Forces TV…
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Tax free iCandy pushchairs to Germany?
Hi, Does anyone know any companies that do Tax-Free sales of iCandy pushchairs to BFPO addresses or German addresses for Armed Forces? regards Andy
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Naval Families Federation: May 2014 e-update
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF. Highlights in this edition include...* NFF Armed Forces Covenant Co-ordinators on Facebook * A Year in the Life of the NFF * Pay Award 2014: Your Feedback Wanted * Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2014 Report * SFA National Housing Contract Awarded * New Royal Navy…
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Bank Account Facilities Reclaim
Hi; I've just spoken with an old colleague who has told me he is in touch with someone who can reclaim for car insurances, phone insurances, holiday insurances, breakdown cover etc all the things sold to us as part of our bank accounts. As far as i know, this is only for the UK Armed Forces. This guy will take 30% of the…
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Maximum retirement age for a colonel?
I know it's not the right forum but please bear with me. I am writing a book, with a retired SAS Lt. Colonel as one the the characters. He joined young and remained in until he retired. I've googled but can't get a straight answer. It seems to be 20 - 22 years for a rating and 30 years for officers? TIA
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Water meter
Has anyone received a letter regarding the installation of a water meter in MOD property?, are they compulsory? can you say "no"?.
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Mortgages
Does anyone know if people in the forces are able to rent their house under a normal mortgage or have to swap to a buy to let? My circumstances have changed and now want to rent my house out (not posted anywhere near it).
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Naval Families Federation: April 2014 e-update
Hello, Welcome to the latest e-update from the Naval Families Federation. As we had a marching break and did not send an e-update in March, we have ensured that this month’s edition is packed full of news and information. Here we go… Click here to read the update: http://www.nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/april_...date_live_.pdf…
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Pension Transfer from RAF to Police.
Hi all. I've had a look through a few on-line forums to find an answer to my question, but to no avail; so I wonder if anyone reading this may have the answer. I served in the RAF Regiment in the mid to late 80's for a total of 1717 days; I then joined the Metropolitan Police in February 1990. My question is this; how many…
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Tax on allowances?
Does anybody know if we get taxed on allowances? If I put my BASIC annual wage into the "listen to taxman" calculator it pretty much matches up with what my PAYE amount is each month and it doesn't appear to include my HDT. However colleagues are convinced we ARE taxed on all allowances including LSA etc.
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uniform allowance
Hi, has anyone had any joy claiming the uniform tax allowance as part of the forces? I heard different things regarding if we are entitled or not. The website of hmrc states officer have it built into their tax code but nothing about lower ranks? Shed any light, anyone?
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SFA charges increase rumour
I've just heard that the SFA charges are going up again in line with the pay review. Does anyone have any info on this please?
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Naval Families Federation: Feb 2014 e-update
Naval Families Federation: Feb 2014 e-update Click here to read the latest NFF e-update. Highlights in this edition include: * NFF: New-look website * Navy Board Brief: NFF Chair joined the heads of the Royal Naval Fighting Arms to brief at the Navy Board * Homeport Poll: Your views wanted * Change of Rules to Benefit…
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Free Penpal Sites For British Soldiers?
Hello, I am interested in becoming a penpal to a british soldier to help keep their morale high, does anyone know of any free sites where I can do this? and is it also possible to become a penpal with a soldier who is based in the UK at the moment? If anyone can help, please do let me know. Thank you.