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Tesco won't let me book another slot
I have one delivery slot booked on Tesco and I need to book another one about 3 weeks ahead, but now there are no "book a new slot" buttons, and although there is a box that says you can book more than one slot as long as they are not on the same place on the same day ... it won't let me book anything, only change my…
Still waiting for an official CANCELLATION or POSTPONEMENT
I'm due to attend a Music Festival at the beginning of November, which has yet to cancel - there is no possible way this can go ahead given the circumstances, but they're yet to make a statement and tickets are still on sale. There are murmurs that the company may be in difficulty - where would I stand if they went bump…
Travelling out of local area guidence
Hi, I live in Birmingham and would like to travel to derby to visit a friend? using public transport - train and bus. Am I able to make that trip? or is that not allowed? thanks
Appeal for 1st seiss grant
Is there any way I can appeal and still apply for the first grant of the self employed income support scheme as I was unable to do so before the expiry date?
Furlough, Redundancy, New Job
I've been on furlough since March. I've been expecting redundancy for a while and so started looking for a new job a few weeks ago. I was quite happy to hand my notice in if I got a new job, would rather have guaranteed income rather than hang around waiting for redundancy. However, I got my risk of redundancy letter on…
Redundancy looming.
Hello to all and I hope everybody is as well as they can be in these worrying times. My question if anybody can help advise.. The company I work for has returned all staff to work bar my own department in the construction industry, we have been advised not to turn down a “safer bet” offer of employment should it arise and…
Rights when not at work during covid
Asking this on behalf of a friend in care. Their employer is asking all staff members to isolate at home when not at work, telling them to not see anyone outside of their household including family, and not to go to pubs /restaurants even with their household. As long as staff keep to government rules about socialising,…
What are the current workplace rules re masks
I start a new job this week and am unsure what the workplace requirements are. Is it a requirement to wear masks when in the same room as others (with or without distancing)? If so I'm going to need to buy more masks . .
Like many others ive been made redundant.... I need advice
Hi, I'm looking for advice, my brain is frazzled! Like so many other people I have been made redundant. I was furloughed in April, I was asking my boss every few weeks if I had a job to come back to - his response being "im hoping so". Fast forward and I called him again and he joked that my ears must have been burning as…
Who is STILL furloughed.
Afternoon all, Posting out of curiosity really to find out who's on furlough still and how your company is approaching furlough? Regular communication? Whispers of Redundancy? I'm still on furlough and I've heard nothing from my company.. Not a sausage. I'm in contact with a colleague and it appears I'm the only one on…
Commission on Partial furlough
What are the rules on Commission payment when on Partial Furlough, I was furloughed for April, May and June and received commission payment based on an average of the previous year, From July 1st I am partially (40%) furloughed, and expected full commission to be received but my company are still only paying an average of…
Protecting my home from creditors
Is there a watertight legal way to protect the house I live in from creditors in the event of my property rental business failing due to Coronovirus & its impact on my tenants (students at university & wage earners)I have mortgages,though not on my home,but my income will crash in a worst-case-scenario…
New Buisness Start up-From Employed through lockdown
Hi all, i was furloughed in march like many others working as an agency worker via an umbrella corp? 80% NMW as a result. this ended as soon as the employers had to sustain pension contributions etc and the contract of employment Was pulled from all the contractors. even as a temp worker there was nothing i could do about…
Parental contributions to student maintenance
My eldest has been studing at uni and gets the minimum maintenance loan, hence Bank of Mum & Dad has always been topping up for her living costs. Now we are both furloughed on much reduced income, is there any scope to go back to SLC and get the maintenance loan recalculated for the final term? I'm thinking probably not,…
Hmrc Wfh
I work for HMRC and have been fortunate to work from home since March. However HMRC as my employer have advised me and staff they cannot claim the £6 per week if they are saving more than this a week because of not travelling to work. I myself save approximately £65 a month by not going to the office. So with there rules i…
JSA will run out soon
Hello all. Bit of a !!!!!! year for most I'm sure. I am unemployed and only qualify for JSA £74 per week because despite being always poor and not exactly a high earner, I had the gall to make some investments which are now worth over 16k so I can't claim Universal Credit. When the JSA runs out I believe I will qualify for…
Chargeback warning
A lot of people have been posting on here that they've seen their accounts credited almost instantly after starting a chargeback claim. I too experienced that after I disputed the lack of a refund from Brussels Airlines for a cancelled flight with Starling. However, almost 45 days after starting a claim I received a…
Monzo/HSBC
Does Monzo/HSBC refund you if money has been taken out of an account by a scammer,? My daughter was called on the phone and now she has lost a few thousand pounds , money for university degree - she is devastated - as she is an innocent trustworthy young lady ,now may not be able to carry on with her degree . Will she get…
April Pay rise (backdated pay for all unfurloughed staff) - pregnancy rights????
Forgive me if something like this has already been posted. I was put on the furlough scheme in June due to the fact that I am pregnant (I am being paid 100% of my wage since ACAS advised me that my employer would have to suspend me on full pay under section 16 (3) of the management of health and safety regulations 1996 if…
Unable to cancel gym membership contract in light of Coronavirus
Signed contract for initial 1 year membership at local gym/Spa last December. On freeze at moment and having to pay £10 pm for basically nothing, also whilst on freeze these months don't count towards my 'initial period'. Having inspected changes made in light of Covid-19 still don't feel happy/safe to go back and want to…

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Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.

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