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Recommended PCR suppliers
Has anybody else had a bad experience with buying PCR tests from the supplier Randox (recommended by some airlines)?
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Using pre-departure PCR test for your 2 day after return test
Hi everyone, does anyone know if you can use a PCR test which was ordered to comply with the (current) pre-departure test required within 72hrs before you return to the UK for different travel test requirements? Now the rules are changing, I no longer need to do a pre-departure test, but i'd already bought the test so can…
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Furlough Claim or SSP Covid
2 employees on flexible furlough. Employee 1 had a positive covid test meaning off work for 10 days. Of those 10 days 2 would have been flexible furlough days. Could the company claim furlough for the full 10 days off or should some be SSP? The other employee who is on flexible furlough 4 days out of the 10 also was not…
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Day 2 tests after the 4th (help)
I have looked but i have not come across the answers, We are traveling to Spain (Barcelona for a city break) We fly out the 7th Oct and come back on the 11th Oct. We are both doubled vaccinated with pfizer, We have the NHS app and Covid pass letter. We was told all we need is a Day 2 test after we get back. We are unsure,…
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Travel Trolley refusing full refund on October 2021 USA flight
It has been widely reported that the USA will start accepting fully vaccinated travellers from the UK in November 2021. We have flights to New York booked for October 2021 via Travel Trolley (Finnair out and Finnair operated by BA return). As we now know we can't travel, we're asking for a full refund so we can book…
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Croatia antigen test provider needs to be EU recognised?
Hi, Prior to leaving for Croatia I know I need to take an antigen test however they require that test to be on the EU common list. Looking at the comparison page on here it is not clear which providers meet this requirement? Please can you advise which providers I can use? Cheers, Steve
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DIAGNOSED WITH LONG COVID-19
Hi FolksMy doctor has determined that I suffer from long covid.I am over 50 years of age and first tested positive in February this year, although I didn't go to hospital.I had my 2 injections in March and May and on both occasions had to take time off work because I was not well - dizziness, issues with memory and…
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NHS Covid Pass / Passport website faulty
The website is broken. Tried twice to use Driving License photos, both were rejected. They were very high quality and there was nothing wrong with them. One scanned one from a quality phone. Anyone know how to fix this problem? Regards
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Travel to Croatia
My wife and I are off to Croatia from Leeds Bradford a week on Saturday, but I'm confused on what we need to show to gain entry. I thought we would need a negative PCR test, but when I read their official government advice, it looked like if we had proof of having had both vaccinations, that would suffice. I'd be grateful…
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Teletext holidays no confirmation
hi I have booked my holiday with teletext holidays and haven't received any confirmation of my booking. The money has left my account and I keep calling and they keep saying give us time as the supplier hasn't confirmed the booking. Has anyone else had this issue recently? I booked on Friday and still no confirmation on…
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Urgent help please
I am travelling to Canada on 29th September. I know I need a pre-arrival COVID-19 molecular test . Is this the PCR test? I am trying to order one on the Boots web site but having a lot of trouble. It keeps taking me back to the Day 2 and Day 8 form but I don't think this is the correct test. I am really struggling with…
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Covid test firms form self-regulating body in a bid to tackle poor service concerns
Members will need to follow a code of conduct and have decent customer service reviews. It comes after the competition watchdog launched a review into the industry amid concerns over misleading prices and unfair practices... Read the full story here: Covid test firms form self-regulating body in a bid to tackle poor…
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Holiday refunds
I am waiting for a refund via my travel agent for a holiday booked with Jet2. One of our party cancelled as she wasn’t fully vaccinated but 3 of us have now been to Portugal and returned home safely. The travel agent requested our refund on 26th Aug. They have told me they were waiting for the refund to come from Jet2. I…
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UK holiday cancelled 3 times.
My wife, two school age kids and I live in central Scotland. Once a year we visit south Wales where I have family. We were booked directly with the owner of a property to go at Easter 2020 and paid by bank transfer. The first lockdown cancelled that holiday. The person we booked with kept our money and we re-booked for…
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Under 16 vaccinations and travel
Hello friends,As vaccinations are being offered to 12-15 year olds I was wondering about the status of this regards travel. We are off to the Canaries for half term for a break (and with any luck over xmas!). My 15 yo has chosen to take the vaccine but as I'm aware its only one dose. As this age group will only receive one…
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How impacted does your business need to be in recent months to get fifth grant?
My turnover is down for last year so im eligible for fifth grant but watching the video on it, it says you need to have been impacted from May 2021 to Sep 2021 (this year) . How much does your profit or turnover need to be down in this period to get it? Are they investigating people?
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holiday to spain with Under 18's ?
Both my self and my partner have had both jabs and wish to go tto the canaries with our 14 year old daughter late in october / novemeber , The questions i have 1. Do any of us including my 14 year old daughter who hasnt had any vacine have to have a test before leaving the u.k ? 2. will any of us have to do a test before…
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PCR TEST NOT RECEIVED IN TIME TO BOARD FLIGHT - SEEKING COMPENSATION FOR COST OF EXTRA FLIGHTS!
Hi there, wise people of MSE
forums! I am looking for advice on a
PCR test which was guaranteed to reach me by midnight the day before travelling
to Spain. I booked a test with a
private company in Cardiff called VivaClinics. I and my Fiancée are
double jabbed, so only my 13 year old Step Daughter needed a PCR test to fly.…
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Spain post 4th October?
We travel to Spain on 8th and returning to England on 16th October. According to https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/09/travel-update-15-16-sep/ and https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements - would I be correct that all we need are: * Complete Passenger Locator Form online * Complete Health…
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Euro cheque
I have a cheque made payable in euros. Which bank is the best to pay it into? The Halifax charges are quite high
