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Archives for October 2021

Funeral to attend tomorrow, daughter testing positive
Asking for a neighbour/ She is double jabbed and is testing negative but young daughter is testing positive. She has a funeral to attend tomorrow of a very close friend. Should she attend ?
Return to UK - Single vaccination but COVID RECOVERY
Hello all. Searched a few pages thinking this would be a common problem but couldn’t spot any similar posts. Only noticed this the day before travel but the return to the UK requires double vaccination. I had one jab, but I caught (and recovered from!) COVID at the start of September. This means my NHS recovery pass has…
Relative potentially coming from Turkey where they now live and staying in UK for a couple of weeks.
I wonder if someone could advise please. They have been double jabbed in Turkey but I have been verbally told that if they are contacted by T and T they will need to self isolate once they are here. As planes are notorious for spreading CV19 are there any links anyone could share please that I can pass onto them. many…
Locked down abroad, council tax refund?
I travelled to Africa Feb 1st 2020 and was due to return March 31st but the country wend on lockdown and I couldn't return til Dec 24th. I live alone and a work colleague mentioned I could be eligible for a refund. I will call the council Monday but wondered if anyone knew. Thanks
Eurofins covid tests
Hi, so me and my partner have used the eurofins drive through service for pcr tests at Warrington, and have been very impressed with them. I’ve just had my last test on Wednesday always at a very reasonable price of £20. I looked on their web site yesterday and they have now put their prices up, pcr test now £39.90 and the…
question on passenger lovator form what type of certificate do i have ?
Select the type of Certificate you haveEU Digital COVID Certificate.Equivalent digital COVID-19 certificate, recognized by the EU. List of Countries with this certificateOther Certificate Which option do i choose i am from uk double jabbed ?
Which? top level covid travel insurance still doesn't cover the basics
I must have made a mistake here. Which? seems to be saying that the "Rolls Royce" of travel insurance in these times meets their "Complete" category. Only a tiny handful of policies make the grade. However, even those that make it (unless I'm mistaken?) don't cover changes to the destination country's border rules. e.g.…
Confused traveller to Belgium
Going by car to Belgium via France. Having looked at various sites from UK.and Belgian Gov. I am getting so much conflicting info that I'm not sure if I'm losing the plot. Hoped to travel via Dunkirk to Brussels for 10 days about Nov 5th.I wish Guy Fawkes was available now!!
Current entry requirements to Italy
I was convinced that you could enter Italy so long as you were double vaccinated and had the necessary NHS covid pass associated with your passenger locator form. Is this still the case? TIA
MyTrip not issuing refund five months after receiving it from airline
We booked April 2020 flights on ElAl via MyTrip. The flights were cancelled and in May of this year the airline refunded MyTrip but they still have not passed this on to us and just say they are working through them, "there is nothing for you to worry about" etc. Is this typical, how long are others waiting, and is there…
No Results Received from Day 2 PCR
I wonder if you could offer some advice please? I purchased 2 x PCR tests from Expert Medicals via their website for day 2 testing on return from holiday. These tests were returned to them as per their instructions however to date no results have been received. I know of 8 others who also purchased & returned from same…
Travelling to USA after 8 November 2021
I understand that when travelling to USA after 8 November 2021 you need a negative test on entry, but do you now which type of test ie lateral flow or PCR and how many days before you travel do you take the test.
Cancelled Holiday, Insurance not paying the whole amount and trying to reclaim airline tax
Morning folks, So instead of sitting on a beach on `Tenerife, I’m sitting in a Starbucks in Chandler’s Ford typing this 😷. My stepson tested positive for COVID-19 2 days before we were due to fly away on Monday. Due to it being the weekend, we couldn’t talk to anyone. We called the holiday company and insurance company on…
Help! Accidentally booked flights we can't use
Hi all, *Idiots of the year award incoming* So yesterday we booked flights to Bali for our honeymoon in December. We checked the UK travel list and all clear, and my husband checked the Indonesian list and all clear... except the list said UAE not UK. Indonesia currently isn't allowing people from the UK to enter, but…
Returning from Spain by Ferry, lateral flow advise
We will be returning from Spain via Ferry in our Motorhome. And wondered if it is possible to pick up the tests at the Port (Portsmouth). Then we can take the test without rushing back home to Yorkshire. Has anyone done this? Is it possible? Thanks for your input .
Where to find accurate up-to-date info re requirements for UK travellers?
Looking to book a break abroad at short notice but there seems contradictions (or 404 pages) between info from travel co's, testing co's and gov websites especially about whether a covid test before leaving UK is required if you're fully vaccinated. Is there an reliable source of requirements that's up to date?
Tested Positive
Hello. Sorry if this has been asked before. I have tonight tested positive using the home LFT, i will go and get a PCR test tomorrow. I am double jabbed and have flights booked to go to Spain in 19 days time, after my 10 day isolation will i be able to travel with a fit to fly PCR test or will i still show as still having…
Air fare taken back from Refund
I booked holiday with teletext for 4th October and easyjet cancelled my flight. I eventually got full refund from teletext but next day teletext took back £468 for air fare. I contacted easyjet and they know nothing about this and they paid teletext the airfare 7 days after flight was cancelled. Any advice please.
Self-Employment Income Scheme (SEISS)
I have missed the deadline for the 5th instalment grant which was on 31st September 2021. Is there anyway i can still claim as the gov website wont allow you too. I cant seem to find a contact number either
Current Gran Canaria Covid restrictions
Can't seem to find much up to date information. Has anyone recently visited Gran Canaria? Is it currently still Level One? ( I understand that they review every week and things could change.) Please could you share your experiences re any restrictions currently in place? Am particularly interested in mandatory mask…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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