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Wedding supplier cancellation
My fiancé and I are getting married in August 2022 after pushing it back from August this year. Recently, one of our suppliers contacted us to say they were unable to provide the service having been financially affected by the pandemic. In the email they said they were going to continue to explore options to refund…
Returning to Wales from amber list country, do i have to use CTM for my 2 & 8 day tests?
Hi Guys Need some advice. I'm an expat about to return to the UK and visit my family in Wales after 3 years working abroad. The trip is urgent, i'm not a tourist and the trip is for family reasons. It seems however that if you return to Wales then you HAVE to book your tests through the CTM portal on the Welsh Gov website…
Sometimes it’s the little things
We went shopping today. I was feeling a bit bleeeurgh because I’d had an injection and my arm was hurting. Just outside the supermarket a little girl approached me and gave me a daffodil. She ran over to her mother, turned round and waved at me and gave me a big smile. Sore arm forgotten, I suddenly felt good.
I saw ducks in a carpark
I saw three ducks at the carpark at work, it was the best day of my life. The end.
Has anyone arrived recently from Australia to the UK?
I'm trying to find out what the covid requirements are for flyers leaving Australia (specifically Perth, but any Australian airport information would be appreciated). Are only flyers allowed into the airport buildings, needing to be dropped curbside? Are shops and cafes open and if so are staff lateral flow test checked?…
Can't return Day 2 PCR test as Sunday and Bank Holiday
Wife returned from amber country on Friday so today (Sunday) is the day she needs to take her test. But it has to be taken to a post office and they are closed for two days. Any advice? There is nothing to cover this scenario in the provider's documentation or gov website etc.
Planned Power Cut WFH due to Covid: Compensation?
Hello, The power distribution company has planned 9 am to 4 pm (plus any overrun) power outages on two days 2 weeks apart next month to replace substations in the village. I have to WFH due to Covid, so I will not be able to WFH on those days. My manager has said I will likely have to take it as holiday or try to get…
Short Break to Amber Country
Hi, We've got a two night stay in Poland booked and I'm just wondering how people carry out the covid rules for short trips re things like the advice below? "A Covid test is needed three days before returning from an amber country, and a PCR test two days after arriving".
Day 2 Test on bank holiday
Today I should be doing my test on day 2 after returning from holiday. The booklet that comes with it says do not take or post test on a bank holiday. If I don’t take it today, it’ll be day 3 tomorrow. Is that fine in the circumstances? I don’t know what else I can be expected to do?
Edenred Compliments Vouchers
Hi all! This is my first post here so please be kind! I have some Edenred Compliments Vouchers from work that expired on 1st July. I tried to use them the week prior to the expiry on Waterstones website but found that it wouldn’t accept the code. I looked on Edenred’s website and it turns out that these vouchers almost…
Ferry to UK - Covid checks
We booked Eurotunnel for the outward journey to France and the process was quite straightforward - uploaded all documents via their web portal, similar to API, no delays or extra checks at check-in. On the way back it will be a PO ferry and they do not seem to have a similar facility (can't find any relevant info on their…
Day 2 testers near St Pancras (Eurostar)
I'm travelling on Eurostar from London to Paris next week, going Fri and returning Mon. I know I need to show a negative test within 3 days of returning to England, so plan to have this when I arrive on Friday afternoon. I'm not sure how the Passenger Locator Form and Day 2 Test work. Can I order the Day 2 test now (ie…
Track & Traced When NOT In The UK
A member of staff has sent a screen shot of their notification from Track & Trace to self isolate. Isolation period is 15th - 25th (10 days). They were only notified on the 18th so the isolation dates still stand and this would indicate that they were last in contact with the person with the positive case on the 15th. My…
Thoughts on chances of ticket refund.
Morning all, We booked tickets for BBC Gardeners World in 2020 which was obviously cancelled. It was then transferred to new similar dates in 2021. As were still planned to go we didn't request a refund. Fast forward to this year and we also had the new dates cancelled and transferred to a date at the end of August. With…
Testing positive abroad
Hello All This doesn't apply to me (hopefully!) but it could do and it could I imagine apply to anyone. What would you do? So I'm driving across western europe homeward bound. On my last day I've got an antigen test booked to get across the border to the UK. I check out of my hotel and on the way to Eurotunnel I stop to…
Coronavirus Mortgage Problem
Hi all, This is my 1st post so sorry if it's long winded. I lost my job due to Covid in March last year. We had to go onto Universal Credit (family of 4) and then had to use the 6 month mortgage payment holiday with our provider (Santander). As it was incredibly difficult to find a job, we then ended up having an…
Coronavirus ‘traffic light’ travel update due this week – what to expect
An update to the Coronavirus ‘traffic light’ travel system, used to govern the action holidaymakers take when they return to the UK from overseas, is due this week. Read the full story: Coronavirus ‘traffic light’ travel update due this week If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Support payment claim problem
Hi, not sure if anyone else has been in this situation and can offer some help? My son works in hospitality, roughly 20-25 hours per week. He was pinged on the test & trace app and had to isolate from 21st July. He was unable to work his shifts and received no pay for the isolation period. He tried to complete the…
Covid Recovery Certificate for Spain
Hi My daughter is travelling to Spain next week. She has had covid within last six weeks and NOT vaccinated. Im confused if the NHS covid App showing the recovery is acceptable for entry to Spain or if a test is required prior to entry. If a test is required what would it be please. We have looked on several sights and…
Travel insurance refuse payment
Before the lock down last year. Had to cancel the trip to majorca. Spain due to covic19. Travel insurance company refuse to pay because I was offered a alternative dates but I had turned it down. Got financial ombudsman involved. Now they agreed with the travel insurance company. Anyone had a successful claim with similar…

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