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SEISS Claim Question 'do you intend to keep trading in 2021 to 2022'
One of the questions in the 4 SEISS claim forms was 'do you intend to keep trading in 2021 to 2022' My honest answer on all four claims was 'yes'. However, my sole-trader work had now trickled to nothing and I feel I will have to take a PAYE job. Am I likely to be penalised? My intention was always to keep trading but…
Travel to the US
Does anyone have any info on when the US is likely to open up to double vaccinated Brits?
Easyjet - Hands free offer due to booking before luggage changes - weight limits
My teenage daughter is due to go to Greece later this month. The holiday was booked a year ago before the changes to hand luggage. She hadn't booked any other luggage. On looking through the changes I discovered that she has been offered their 'hands free' free of charge. Easyjet state what dimensions this can be, but not…
Pre-departure PCR test
A Pre-departure PCR test is required for green and amber countries. Is this referring to departure on the return flight from abroad or from the UK?
love holidays
hi booked a package holiday to malta. when we got to check in we were told the nhs app was not acceptable as prof of double vaccination. apparently there was some sort of glitch between uk and malta over the digital app which was fixed later in the day. anyway we could not board along with many other passengers. we could…
Cash refund for cancelled Wizz Air flight
Hi all, we had a flight booked with Wizz Air for later this month, however, Wizz Air moved both our outbound and return flights by multiple days, effectively cancelling them. They offered the standard options of accepting the new flights or rebooking on other flights on the same route with strict date restrictions, none of…
Indian batch of Astra Zeneca vaccine
Hi I have read a couple of articles about how EU countries won't accept a certificate of vaccination if one of them was from some specific batches that had been produced by an EU unregistered company in India. Of course, one of the people I would plan to fly with has had one of their vaccinations from one of these batches.…
5rg SEISS grants email
Has anyone NOT had an email off HMRC with advance advice for claiming, though claims arent open yet?
Question about Contact trace phone call.
I came recently from an amber country. This is my second day of quarantine already I received 2 phone calls from NHS contact trace folks. I am wondering if these phone calls are really checking and taking note of everything I’m saying or just a guy in the other end reading a script.
When will Testing End on return from Green Destinations ?
For people who are fully vaccinated what is the scientific rationale for continuing to subject these individuals to testing on their return to the UK ?
Scammed
Looking for some advice. I've recently been a victim of a HMRC scam and they have taken from me over £8000. My bank can't refund any of the monies, so now im left gutted and heartbroken. Does anyone know or tjar could advise where I can seek advice next in relation to getting this money back.
Claiming via credit card help
We fully paid for orlando park tickets via orlando attraction tickets which we have to return (cant go this yr :-( ) This company has a policy of refunding minus 25% which will be nearly £1000 lost! Can we claim this back via credit card as we paid all using our card? Thanks
Fit to travel pre departure covid test
Please , please help;) I am so completely confused😕 I am hoping to travel to Portugal on Sunday 27th. Departure time is 5.50am and arrival time is 8.30am. I have just ordered the pre travel test online. I've heard horror stories about people getting the test but being refused onto the flight because they had test done…
Day 2 test - return from Green country
There appears to be some confusion over whether the day 2 test needs to be a PCR one or can a LFD suffice. UK govt website does not require specifically a PCR on Day 2 so why are posters writing otherwise?
Self Isolating - Goods Return
Hi, I know this is such a trivial matter, but I've rather got a bee in my bonnet at the irresponsible advice the store has given me. I purchased some clothing items online click and collect, collected them Tue 29th - store states 14 day returns which takes me up to the 13th July. I placed another online order was going to…
Ryanair COVID 19 Tests
Hi. Can anyone help? My partner is travelling from Glasgow to Alicante with Ryanair and I can't find anywhere difinitive information on whether or not he needs a negative C-19 test result and if so which test he needs to do. I know for entry to Spain his C-19 vaccination certificate is enough but have no idea if Ryanair…
Return to Workplace
So, kind of opposite to most questions on this topic... My workplace are saying nobody can return to the office (if they can work from home) until January next year. My question is, if the government change advice to remove the "work from home" guidance, can companies continue to (indefinitely) force people to work from…
Testing in Menorca
Has anyone been tested in Menorca for return to the UK? I undertand a lateral flow is sufficient and I can see there are clinics there but just concerned that they might not meet the UK government requirements of "The test must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000…
Self isolation
Can anyone help, we r in Crete @ the moment & arrive back in England on the 17th July do we still need to isolate for 10 days or can we just isolate till the 19th ??
Banned from travel to israel but Easyjet won't refund
Hi I recently purchased flights to Israel in August with Easyjet. However, it has become apparent that tourists cannot get permission for an entry permit, so we cannot even travel there (not even if we quarantine upon arrival). Point blank not allowed to enter the country. I contacted Easyjet as under their travel…

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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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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
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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
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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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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