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Wales.gov Day 2 PCR Test cost fiasco Help
HI, Help needed. I bought two pcr day two test kits for £88 each due to living wales. I had to buy from CTMportal due to wales.gov rules. I have not yet received the kits yet on Friday 13th august they reduced the cost to £68. I only feel it is fair the partially refund me the £40 extra I paid only a few days previous. I…
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SEISS 5th grant alert
My son is a self employed swimming instructor who only became self employed in September 2019. He couldn't work for most of 2020/21 tax year because swimming pools were the first thing to shut and the last thing to re-open. He claimed the 4th grant without any issues but when he went to claim the 5th one he got the…
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Covid Test Switzerland 3 days before return 130chf £102 Is Lateral Flow acceptable for return to UK?
Has anyone used a Lateral Flow Rapid test kit in an Amber country like Switzerland for the Day 3 Test before flying back to U.K.? If so did they buy them in the destination country or buy one suitable in U.K. & take it with you. Any recommendations please.The PCR tests done in Switzerland are 130chf or £102, does anyone…
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Applying for financial support while self isolating.
Hi, I wondered whether anyone could help with a brief idiot's guide as to how to apply for the £500 payment from your local authority if you're self isolating and on a low income? As far as I can ascertain I meet all the criteria but having filled out the forms online I've received an email back from my local council…
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Issues with covid test from NWP (Nationwide Pathology) - faulty packaging and won't refund
Hi, I ordered a 2nd day test (turns out i didn't need it as I was coming from Ireland). It arrived but the swab wasn't sealed so wasn't sterile. It was due to a manufacturing defect and instead of it being sealed at both ends there's one big seal near one end only. I don't fancy jamming something that isn't sterile up my…
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Another SEISS 5 question.
Evening, I'll keep this as brief as possible, thanks in advance to anyone good enough to assist. In regards to the May while Sep test my profits are likely down for 4 of the 5 months, but up one month which was unexpected. Does anyone know if the overall period is relevant or each individual month, I'm content that 4 of…
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Furlough
Hello I'm looking for some advice with regards to furlough. I work for a nursery and currently on furlough my boss has put out an email stating In line with government
guidance you must be on furlough leave for a minimum of three weeks’ without
interruption. With signs that the restrictions may be lifted soon we are…
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Covid insurance claim rejected
I bought the Premier Post Office travel insurance for myself and my family. I cant post a link but it is on the Post Office website. We booked flights and accommodation and were meant to depart in the very early hours last Saturday. The night before we due to fly out, my daughter developed a fever and other Covid symptoms,…
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PCR travel tests review launched amid concerns over price, reliability and quality of service
The competition watchdog has announced plans to review the PCR travel tests market amid concerns that the price, reliability and quality of service provided could be creating a barrier for families wanting to travel abroad. A response will be provided by the Competition and Markets Authority within the next month... Read…
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Vaccinated in the USA but not a US citizen
I have recently been in the US working and whilst I was there I was able to receive the Covid vaccine. The UK have recently change the guidelines and accept the US vaccines now but in order to not have to quarantine you have to prove you are vaccinated and provide evidence of US residency. I don't have US residency and so…
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Travel Insurance for an Amber Country (Greece - Corfu)
Travelling to Corfu soon, is there anyone insurance providers to go for that don't have loads of exclusions for COVID etc?
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Pre Departure Test USA
Hi, Just wondering if someone has been to America recently and whether an Antigen Test is sufficient for entry? The American CDC site advises that the test is acceptable but when numerous Testing companies were contacted, they suggested their highest PCR Fit to Fly test. Are they overselling? Thanks in advance for any…
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Car Insurance thru the roof AXA NI Belfast
Hi I am from Belfast and I have been with AXA Ni for a number of years, I have had no accidents within 5 years and no claims they said they would charge me £530 instead of the last years renewl price of £320 has other people exp this. Trouble is I like AXANI and not sure of whom to move to instead some companies have…
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Travel pack
Is there such a thing as a complete testing pack to travel from UK to spain, have a holiday , and return , 2 adults fully vaccinated. I have only seen packs of fit to fly test ( to get on ryanair) and the day 2 test. But no future to fly test to show ryanair at Alicante .
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3 day trip to spain and return testing
My husband and I are travelling to Benidorm Spain for a long weekend on Friday 27th August and returning on the Bank Holiday Monday 30th . I have just ordered the Fully vaccinated Amber kit from Randox for our pre departure PCR tests and day two test. I was about to ring a local clinic in Benidorm to book our return…
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Is it smart to book accommodation using a credit card instead of a debit car?
Hello! I have to be in Canada for a month in September. I already booked the flight tickets. Now, I am struggling to find the right accommodation. I am afraid of losing the money if the Coronavirus situation worsens in the UK or Canada a few days before I fly. After September 7, 2021, UK travellers are allowed to visit…
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Should Jobseekers be included in turnover calculations for SEISS 5?
Hello folks Possibly a dense question here... I'm working out my meagre 20-21 turnover for SEISS 5. For a few months last year I was able to claim some contributions based JSA. Does it need to be included in my turnover calculations? Thank you
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Teletext holidays.
My partner and myself booked a holiday with Teletext holidays before the pandemic. Obviously our holiday was then cancelled, Due to coronavirus. We had no confirmation that our holiday had been cancelled. We were only told this when my partner rang them and she was verbally told it had been cancelled. We have had no joy…
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Timeshare Maintenance Fee
My UK timeshare week has been cancelled as the resort has closed due to Covid restrictions. My timeshare contract says that after payment of the annual management fee I'm entitled to occupy the property. So if they can't offer me my week, do I have to pay the annual fee? I'd really appreciate some legal advice if possible.
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Pre-ordering Randox Day 2 Test kits
I'm travelling to an amber country in a few weeks time and wanted to get everything sorted beforehand rather than trying to order kits from abroad. I was looking at ordering some day 2 kits from Randox but wanted to check if you can order the kits a couple of weeks in advance? Cheers.