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Possible Furlough Fraud.
I've been back at work for nearly three weeks after being furloughed. I've received two digital payslips (Sage) in that time and both state Furlough (see image) I've approached both operations managers and both stated that it's nothing of concern and that there is nothing dodgy going on (which immediately made me think…
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Venue refusing to refund monies paid under ‘Force Majeure’ clause
My other half and I live in England but our wedding was due to take place on 30th August in Scotland. We have made the difficult decision to ask our venue for a refund of monies paid as opposed to accepting a new date for next year as they had very few dates to choose from, none of which we were happy with and the venue…
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Notice Pay
My employer has advised as I have been given 6 weeks statutory notice plus one week in my contract (7 weeks in total) that during my notice period they will only be playing me at the 80% furlough rate. Does anyone know if that’s correct or shed any light. Thanks in advance
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Extra cost for rebooking package holiday
Hi All, I have a £500 deposit down for a £4,000 package holiday to America in October. The firm is requesting either the full payment this week, with a credit note if cancelled. A rebooking using the existing deposit. Or a cancellation now and losing the deposit. I do have insurance from January for this holiday, so if it…
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BA Avios flight cancelled - what options should I receive
My August BA flight (purchased with avios points) has just been cancelled. BA are offering any alternative flight (even if not a rewards flight) or a voucher. Im not sure if the voucher is avios points as I couldnt spot any details on that? Also how long would i have to choose another flight as currently Im not sure what…
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Expedia refusing refund on hotel they cancelled
Hi, Would love to get some advice on this situation if possible. Last weekend my girlfriend and I travelled to Stockholm. We had booked the trip prior to the pandemic and as we were unable to get a refund on either the hotel or flight we decided to go ahead with the trip. Once we arrived in Stockholm we went to the hotel…
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Expat tax
I am a resident in the Uae however have been stuck in the uk working from home since March due to COVID-19. This has sent me well over my allowed days in the uk for tax purposes where do us expats stand on uk tax if we transfer money back to the uk ? Thanks
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Ryanair flight change fees
Ryanair is only offering one-way ticket changes for free. If you have a return flight, you must pay one of the flight ticket fees! Robbers, as usual!
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Pre Booked holiday during Furlough / Redundancy
I have just been made redundant and I am now working out my entitlement for my final paycheck. My manager has said that because I had 10 pre booked days holiday I am now not entitled to any further holiday payments. However these holiday were during furlough and I was only paid the basic 80% of my salary for the whole…
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Lost £700 on a closed hotel due to traveling with a carer. Credit card say it’s gone over 90 days
Hello, I booked a trip with Agoda for middle of March, for myself and my carers. I booked the hotel for 2 weeks in my name only, and they booked their travel, each doing 1 week and switching over part way through. In early March it was becoming clear how bad covid was so I cancelled, my doctor wrote a letter to my travel…
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Love Holidays - Portugal trip
Hi, We are due to fly to Faro, Portugal on 11 August 2020 for a week. We asked LH several weeks ago whether we could change dates due to the FCO advise and the quarantine will overlap with our kids return to school and work. LH have been impossible to get through to but did advise that we may be able to change dates and…
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30 free hour childcare
Please can you confirm where we stand with the 33 hour childcare that only normally last till term time would this be applicable for August with the coronavirus pandemic I wondered if these hours would be allowed to be used in August as they weren’t utilised during the pandemic. Many thank charlotte
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Holiday pay and furlough
I have recently had a situation at work. I work in the hospitality sector and was placed on furlough. The branch re-opened this month and we were told that we were to be put on flexi-furlough. Last week we received a vaguely worded email saying that the way we work out holiday year is changing and it will start on the 1st…
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Ryanair flights to Spain
Do we not have rights as consumers when it comes to Ryanair? Govt says don’t go, travel insurance invalid, yet they are still flying - how can this be legal? How can we claim compensation?! Why is more not being made of this in the press? It’s outrageous 😡
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Laid off
My boss has said he will be laying me off for 6 weeks at a time...I have no written contract of employment just verbal and this was never mentioned....where do I stand ?is he allowed to do this just to me in the business? Do I have to accept?
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Staysure cancelling cover
I am with Staysure, an annual policy that renewed at the end of February. I have a holiday home in Spain. I booked to travel whilst the advice from FCO was essential travel only. Before that was lifted, Staysure confirmed my policy would be valid if FCO advice changed and it was safe to travel. I travelled out on 19th…
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Coronavirus 2nd grant
Hi so I keep looking in to the 2nd grant and worried weather it’s claimable for my self. I work in new build housing we have constant work but I’m down to 4 days a week and we’ve had a 10% pay cut. My worry is if I claim the grant then work picks up which I think it will and then I end up earning what I would normally…
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Agent and airline are not communicating and there's little I can do
Hi everyone, First off I'd like to offer thanks in advance to the people sharing their knowledge and wisdom on here, and putting aside their time to help others. I really appreciate that a community such as this exists! OK - so here's my problem. I booked a flight through Opodo with Philippine Airlines in February, and it…
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Seiss grant
If you were in Spain when you could fly and 2 days before coming home they changed to you have to quarantine for 14 days would you be able to claim second grant thanks
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British Airways refunds and vouchers
Booked and paid for a flight to France back in February by BA. Was advised to wait until nearer the time and check the status before seeking a voucher. I understand that unless they cancel no chance of a refund but now they are saying not even a voucher!! Is this right?
