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Lastminute.com Covid refund
Hello A couple of months ago (before Portugal was taken off the green list) I booked a flight to Lisbon through lastminute.com to visit family. As Portugal was taken off the green list, I requested a cancellation. I was told I would only receive EUR 20 back (for a c.£300 total flight) and so I replied directly to the email…
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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 ?
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MSE News: Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to move back onto amber list in travel restrictions shake-up
Spain's Balearic Islands - including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca - are to be moved from the Government's 'green' travel list to the amber list from Monday for travellers returning to England, Scotland and Wales. The change means holidaymakers who are not fully vaccinated or under 18 will have to self-isolate for up to 10…
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Forbearance - withdrawal of agreement for motor finance
I took an arranged Covid payment holiday from Close Brothers Motor Finance. There was an agreement reached by phone but nothing was ever put in writing. They have now sent me a letter stating that they are withdrawing the forbearance arrangement 'as I have been unable to commit to a payment plan' and have informed me that…
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Croatia Greenlist but FCDO advise against
Croatia moves to the green watch list on the 19th July however the FCDO still advises against travel to the whole of Croatia Can I travel or can I not?
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Hotel refund section 75
Hi looking for advice ..booked hotel 2019 in Kefelonia for 2020. Flight cancelled due to lockdown, moved to 2021 flight cancelled again and against FCDO advice to travel. Hotel rebooking for 2022 dates not available with work and they’ve advised deposit no longer available. Booking is now cancelled. T&C non refundable…
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SEISS 5 - Turnover / Profit
Hi all, Just a query about this calculation of turnover, used for the SEISS grant - do they actually want turnover as opposed to profit...? So in my case, my turnover as a freelance camerman for the year might be - for instance - £35,000, but 15K of that went straight out as expenses to pay other people, rent equipment…
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Can I get a refund for accommodation and keep my flight
We have a loveholiday 'package' booked for early august and are considering options. one of these is to cancel with loveholidays and take the £75 cancelation hit. Given the fact the the ryanair flights that were booked as part of the 'package' are non refundable do you think we could get to keep the flights and then move…
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Greek accommodation and payment despite flight cancellation
I paid €500 euros deposit for a villa in Greece but couldn’t travel because the flights were cancelled. We gave notice 26 days before arrival date). The villa owner wants to keep the €500 deposit plus 50% of the balance. There is no cancellation policy on their website. Do we have to pay it? They say this is Greek law. I…
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rapid antigen for majorca
Hiya Is a rapid antigen test accepted by the spanish governemnt (majorca) for entry? Thanks :-)
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Hotel cancelled booking made with Clubcard vouchers - who do I ask for refund? Tesco or Hotels.com?
Good evening, hope you are all safe and well. I am aware there is a similar thread here and wondered if anyone had any updates or could direct me as to where best to start looking? We made a booking through Hotels.com for Easter weekend, via Clubcard vouchers and therefore only paid the tax (with debit card). The hotel…
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PCR pre-departure test still required?
Hi, I’ve been reading the government website, and haven’t been able to find a clear answer If fully vaccinated, do you still have to book a PCR test to fly out of the UK to Spain? Or is your proof of vaccination enough? I know a test will be required when returning and on day 2 after returning Thanks Daniel
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Easyjet...Advice please for changing flights after flight gone...
Just looking for confirmation of what Easyjet Flight Club customer service in France have told me. Have a return flight booked from Bordeaux to Gatwick July 17th - July 22nd. Myself and my two children. Easyjet have cancelled the return flight (twice!) on July 22nd. The July 17th flight is still happening. I want to change…
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SEISS 5 grant and 30% profit reduction calculation.
Hi all, I know it’s too early to speculate, however, I’m wondering how the government will determine if your profits have fallen by more than 30% for determining whether you will get 80% (like SEISS 4) or 30% (if profits have reduced less than 30%) of your average monthly trading profits. For example, let’s say I claim…
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Mexico - no vaccine required?
Am I right in saying that no vaccine is required for travel to Mexico? I’ve been looking for about an hour now, I can’t see anything that suggests you need to be vaccinated. I’m due my second dose on the 11th August, and hoping to go away on the 13th.
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PCR tests accepted in Spain
We are a family of four due to fly to Spain on 26th July (booked pre covid) from Scotland. My wife and I are both double vaccinated and have requested our paper certificate, we have a 13 year old and a 6 year old. It's my understanding that to enter Spain we just need a PCR test for my 13 year old (along with our…
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Lastminute.com refund issue.
After lots of unsuccessful chasing, nearly a month after LASTMINUTE cancelled my package holiday, they have emailed me today offering 3 options. Credit Note, voucher or a full refund. I want the full refund. However if I choose the Refund option there is no other option than to accept their T&Cs on the refund. The T&C's…
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Day 2 Covid test, Expert Doctors UK
Asking for a friend who paid £95 for a day 2 test for her daughter who arrived in the UK a couple of weeks ago from a green list country. It was a bit of a last minute thing so she selected the first company on the list on the government website, Expert Doctors UK. The test reference was needed for the passenger locator…
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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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Proof of Double Vaccine
Both myself and wife have had both vaccines 1 and 2. Could anyone explain why we cannot use the card provided by the NHS as proof of this?