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Finland
Hi I’m due to fly out to Finland in December but will be in Finland for less than 3 days. Whilst I fully understand the entry requirements into Finland, I’m not sure on the testing requirements to get back into the UK. It says take a test within 3 days of entering the UK but I won’t have left the UK then. I have to take a…
MOT
The following advice, in quotation marks, concerning Covid19 and vehicle MOT status was proffered on a government website: “If you cannot get your vehicle collected or taken in for you, you must wait until you’re no longer self-isolating to take it into a test centre.” In a subsequent paragraph it is copiously clear that…
Travel Refund Help
Hi, I've had a look through the boards but feel my situation is maybe a bit unique and seeking some advise or assistance in getting a refund for a booking to Bali. I planned to take my wife to Bali in May 2020 for our 10th Wedding anniversary. We began booking things including flights back in Dec 19. This included 4 nights…
Pre Covid test before returning to the uk info help
Afternoon all I'm after a little help with regards to planning my trip, i'm looking to go to Krakow for 3 days on a small break but am unsure of the testing procedure before our return flight, i understand the test on day 2 when i return, just not sure on or how to get the test pre departure from Krakow, there are lots of…
Travel up refunds advice or tips
Hi, I’ve been reading lots of reviews about obtaining a refund from the travel agents ‘Travel up’ and things don’t look good. I booked two flights to Thailand for October but have to cancel as there are restrictions. I haven’t requested a refund yet because I have asked for a quote for amending the flights to next year.…
Tui cancelled holiday not contacted me in the time frame they gave on email
Should I be phoning Tui as they cancelled our holiday 14 days ago, email stated they’ll be in touch within 10 days. Although we booked through Tui the flights are not Tui; we can’t change anything on Mange My Booking. Should I be patient and wait for their call or just call them and get the process started for a refund as…
CTM Unused Travel COVID test
hi there I purchased a COVID test from CTM for a return flight from Hungary, however I never went on the holiday and I'm wondering if I could send it back for a refund. I've tried calling all their helplines for info but nobody is answering. The test kit is still in sealed condition and am happy to post it back to them.…
Fired for not having coronavirus jab
I got offered a job and then because they said the coronary jab was mandatory for the position they got rid of me. How do I now take legal action against them to get money I would be owed as in notice period. I should be paid two weeks notice what action can I take for free if they don't pay. I make it around £1000. Please…
Ryanair flight change
I am thinking of travelling to Spain in October but I'm hesitant in case the conditions change before I go and I am unable to travel, as I would be down over 200 pounds.As I can only fly with Ryanair I have been reading this page: https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/no-change-feeThis would be very handy, although I…
Can’t get private covid test without passport
I’m only half vaccinated due to an allergic reaction to AstraZeneca so I can’t have the second vaccine. I’m travelling to Dublin on Sunday and don’t need a passport and my passport expired in 2010 anyway. I have to get a fit to travel covid test and all these online booking clinics say to give your passport number. I’m not…
Testing before traveling to England - When help?!
Hi all, I am confused about when I can take a lateral flow test before traveling to the UK from Greece. I am due to fly home at 12.10 on Monday. There is a place I can get my laterall flow test done in the village I am in at the moment, so I am hoping to get that done at 11 tomorrow before I am picked up. I've not found a…
Travel to Italy testing UPDATED
Hi all, I am trying to debunk all the info for travelling to Italy at the moment but can't get my head around exactly what is required, hopefully someone on here has been in a similar situation. I'm from NI but we are flying to Rome from Dublin then travelling to Lake Como and flying home from Milan to Dublin and driving…
Covid Cancellation insurance for UK holiday
We're going on a self-catering holiday to Cornwall in the half term and although our accommodation will refund if there are covid restrictions that mean we cannot travel or stay there it doesn't cover us if we can't go because one of us has tested covid positive and can't go. The accommodation doesn't allow people to stay…
Travel insurance if you get COVID abroad
My biggest concern about travelling on holiday now is if we were to catch COVID or be asked to self isolate shortly after arriving at our destination, therefore the holiday is effectively wasted as we would be confined to our hotel room for the duration. I understand that a lot of travel insurance policies will cover you…
French Statement of honor for fully vaccinated travellers
Hi, i'm travelling to France via Eurotunnel next month and am in the process of gathering all of the required covid info. On the form published on the French government website for the 'Statement of Honor' there is a section that says: 'Done in ____________________, on ____ / ____ / 2021' Does anyone have any experience of…
NHS digital data sharing opt out cut off date 23/06
As this is seems to be the NHS board these days Just a reminder that you have until 23rd June if you want to opt out of having your NHS data shared anonymously with third parties. NHS digital claim there is no cut off point for opt out and you can opt out later - while failing to explain that after 23/06 it will be too…
choosing to use 2018-19 turnover rather than 2019-20
What are the reasons we could do this? I was ill so worked much less in 2019-20 so my turnover was down. Is this a legitimate reason to use the previous years' turnover? ta
Can I buy the Day 2 Test for my Mum travelling to UK
Hello there, I'm probably just hard of thinking here, but... [Context: I've got my elderly mum (double vaccinated) finally coming to visit us (in England) from Germany on the 12/09 (YAY!). She's not really fluent in English so–in order to make things as easy as possible for her–I said I'll do all the covid-related…
Opodo
Has anyone had any trouble contacting opodo?. Impossible to get in touch with and still waiting on a £2000 refund.
Is track & trace over?
My partner was at work on Tuesday and one of his work colleagues had to go home due to becoming ill with Covid. He got his test results that same day. That colleague is fully vaccinated but my partner has only had the first vaccine (the second is next week). When we looked up the government advice, it said he should…

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