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Let's go back in time
..and.. Ideas welcome..
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Furlong
Hi I have been a self employed hairdresser for 20 years. I got universal credit through first lockdown but it ended as I own a buy to let and they exempt it for six months because of the pandemic, didn’t get the self employment grant because of my buy to let. (Was on working tax credit but got caught out with the…
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Alton Towers Holidays - Cancellation automatically converted to vouchers
Evening all, I had 3 separate bookings in late November with "Alton Towers Holidays", with overnight stays in the Alton Towers accommodation and various activities bundles in. The total for the 3 was just over £1000. At the time of booking I received an email saying that they were classed as a "package" under the…
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What happens now
I think it was Elaine page famously sang 'so what happens now'. and the answer is 'all you can do is sit and wait'. I know u probably dont need me at the moment but it lightens the mood a little.
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Can I get furloughed?
My seasonal contract is due to end at on 6th November and I have a new job lined up to start next week - however that job now won’t start until early December at least as it’s in non essential retail. Can I reasonably expect my current employer to furlough me until 2 Dec when this current scheme ends as I won’t be eligible…
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flying to Madeira tomorrow returning 6 november help
Confused what to do as have a flight to Madeira tomorrow but returning Friday just wondered if anyone knows my rights for cancelling the flight as obviously we go into national lockdown on thursday?
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Claiming for flights
This is a bit complicated but I’d welcome any opinions. I have flights to the Canaries booked for 21st December but we won’t be going as we’ve already cancelled the hotel (and had a full refund). I have travel insurance on a packaged bank account and I rang them for advice. They were helpful but not totally convincing on…
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Forced to work during lockdown?
I work for a large store chain that you would definitely class as "non essential" During the first lockdown, stores were closed and we were furloughed. There's been no official announcement yet, but the rumour is that the stores will be closed to the public, but staff will be required to go to work. Is this not against…
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Business Rating valuation - VOA
Hi i applied for a valuation on my office for Business rates 2 and half months ago, they asked me for pictures and details, i supplied it on the same day, but waiting for around 70 days now, is there any way to complain or to get it faster?
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Fly back to home country after 5 Nov
Hello, I booked a flight for Nov 6. I was planning to go back to my home country for a while (i.e. 2/3 months). I booked a flight with Ryanair but they won't let me change the dates free of charge. I was thinking of changing the date to Nov 4 so that I can be sure that I can fly. Question: Do you think is better to pay the…
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Caravan Site Closure
Our caravan site, like many others, is closing down again with the lockdown! It's only been open about a total of 2 months this year! All we've been offered is £500 'compensation' which is just taken off next year's fees so no actual money back to us!! Does anyone know how I address the massive problem I have with this! We…
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Furlough change in working hours
Hi, when i was first furloughed in March i only worked 5 hours (2nd job) when i returned to work in Sept my hours increased to 25 and will continue until at least Jan whilst a colleague is on sick leave. Just been furloughed again but employer says i will only receive furlough pay on the original 5 hours, which doesn't…
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Help for newly self employed?
My partner set up his own business back in November 2019, with an aim to work for himself alongside his full time job. As he got made redundant in June, this business has become his sole income. Is there any financial help available for him, does anyone know? He is currently a sole trader, and has recently "employed"…
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Exceptional circumstances re staying at hotel/holiday cottages : lockdown in England
My sister is in a difficult situation and she is on her own apart from her son. She has sold and moved out of her house hoping that it wouldn't be that long before she would be able to move into the property she is buying. She has been staying with her son at holiday cottages and hotels hoping that the sale would go…
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Redundancy new lockdown
Hi all Will extended furlong period December benefit people who have been made redundant, ie Redundancy due end of November ?????
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Furlough help
ive just recently changed jobs,tomorrow will be the start of my 3rd week,if my store closes with the new lockdown,will I be able to claim furlough with them,if not would I have to claim universal credit
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Vulnerable shielding/furlough question
Hi there, I currently work part time for a DIY store. I was furloughed last time due to being vulnerable. Having watched the speech last night, I’m a bit confused as Boris said if you are vulnerable and can’t work from home you shouldn’t go to work. Did I hear this correctly? So being vulnerable does that mean I shouldn’t…
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Hotel refund but not flight
Hi, My daughter booked a holiday - hotel and flights - through
love Holiday, due to depart October 8th. According to FCO guidelines released in
early October it was not classed as an “essential” trip and the operator
offered a cancellation and refund. They have refunded the hotel costs but not the flights as
they have said…
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Child Care after 5th November
I am totally confused, please help! Can I still pick up my two grandchildren from school and take them to their house? Am I able to go into their house until a parent arrives. Both parents are Key Workers
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Made redundant. Legal to dole out duties to existing employees when they say role is not needed?
Hi. After being on furlough, I've just been made redundant. The reason being that due to Covid, there is no justification for my role for the near to medium term future. I argued there was enough to do under the JSS, which would require me to work 7.5 hours a week but they said no. However, some of my duties that still…
