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Household Fund from Council
I was lucky enough to receive help from my local council from the Household Fund earlier in the year. As there has been added funds I wonder if anyone knows if you can apply for a second grant?
Unwelcome text from nhs
I've just had a text from NHS: You've been in close contact with a person who has contracted the Omicron variant. Please order a test kit via: nhs.uk-ordertestkits.com/nhs How could the NHS know that? I had a hospital appointment 9 days ago but surely couldn't be that and none of my friends have it. What to do? I'm flying…
LA attempting to recover Test and Trace Support Payment
Myself and my children had covid in January this year. Kids had it first, then a week later I came down with it and continued to test positive for 12 days. So effectively I was isolating for best part of 3 weeks in total! I took 2 weeks covid related SSP from work, and claimed the Test and trace support payment from the…
Lastminute.com Holidays
I have just realised I have been very stupid. I booked a package with Lastminute.com for flight and accommodation. Less than 4hrs later I had to cancel - I had booked the option for refund if you cancel before 18.8.2022 which was more expensive but I thought a good idea. They are now offering me Travel Credit, voucher or…
Does Ryanair require FFP2 to fly to Spain?
Flying with Ryanair to Spain, is it surgical mask or ffp2 requirement? Not sure which one. Pl can somebody confirm. Thanks
[England] Do you still use covid trace app?
Worth keeping?
Care home owner stalling on paying £500 Covid bonus to staff
My sister-in-law works in a care home and she asked when she can expect the £500 Covid bonus for working through the pandemic. The care home owner told her that the bonus can't be paid to staff until the home reaches full occupancy. I don't think the owner has a right to use that money to help her own cash flow and I'd…
Travel Lodge Refund
Has anyone received a refund for a stay booked under the flexirate. I staid at a hotel in Glasgow for 5 nights as my husband was airlifted to The Queen Elizabeth hospital. As I was unsure of the length of his admission, I kept extending my stay until he was discharged. I had booked to stay over on the Friday night 1st…
Easyjet require FFP2 mask for Italy
I fly 0620 Tuesday and just had a text from Easyjet saying I need a FFP2 mask to fly and that surgical or cloth masks are not acceptable. V poor giving short notice on a bank holiday weekend. Been to Tesco pharmacy and coop and neither have them, Tesco even said they had no idea where I'd get one, probably have to spend a…
Flight brought forwards
Hello Ryanair brought our flights forward by over 11 hours such that the new time was 0555. We were not prepared to disrupt our weekend away in Austria to get up in the middle of the night and lose a days time. In Dec 2021 the EU courts ruled that such action should mean that the carrier has to provide an alternative…
So annoyed with Airbnb
We have been having an ongoing message dispute with Airbnb for the last few months, this was my last attempt I started before the weekend, this is what I sent them regarding a cancelled booking because of coronavirus. Email from Airbnb 8th May 2020 “a travel credit for £153.59 will be waiting for you, we look forward to…
What do I do with my COVID ID Cert
I've been booked on a flight (late June) to Portugal via easyJet (Belfast) and home again via Aer Lingus (Dublin) I've downloaded my COVID ID Certificate. It just seems to be a PDF with the dates of my vaccinations (3) and barcodes. What do I do with it? Is that it, just show this at the airport, do I have to download it…
Fit to fly PCR testing in Southampton / travel to Germany
Can anyone advise on the best value place to get a fit to fly pcr test within 48 hours for a flight to Germany? Looking for somewhere in Southampton or Eastleigh. I'm not sure which companies to trust. Bonus points for any other info on the guidance and regulations as I'm very confused what tests are acceptable or not. I'm…
Travel Insurance want medical proof of infection
Hi, as all the NHS testing centres have closed, How do we provide proof to my travel insurers that someone has Covid and can't go on holiday? They are looking for a certificate from a medically registered person. The LFT my husband did and registered today won't do. I can't see my GP agreeing to have an infected person…
One of our unsung covid heroes
I live in an old cottage with a low water flow due to being on a shared supply and getting a washer to work is tricky. So I have always used the launderette in the local town. However being CEV and immunosuppressed with a chronic autoimmune lung condition, I've been shielding due to covid and the launderette has been off…
Positive - Trip to Spain Planned
This morning I woke with the sniffles and was due to go to a meeting for work so I did an LFT test. I was certain that I was fine, but did the test so that I could say I was fine if anyone asked about having the sniffles. Anyway, the test returned positive so I am not going to the meeting. The rules seem rather vague no on…
EasyJet Flight Vouchers
Hello everyone, I am seeking some advice after being left feeling ripped off by EasyJet's Customer Services. Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, I have had two EasyJet flights canceled. For these flights, I was offered a flight voucher which I can use at a later date. At the time I thought this was reasonable, and accepted…
Business advice guarantor
Good morning I am hoping for some advice on my current position. My son and a family member bought a bar 3 weeks before the first lock down It is a limited company and myself and my partner are guarantors. The premises is leased and was substantially refurbished throughout the lockdown whilst employees were furloughed. The…
Travel to Spain
My partner and I are traveling to Spain for a holiday from 15th July to the 25th July. We will both be 53 years old. We are both fully vaccinated and boosted however it will have been over 270 days since my partner received her booster. (my partner is a key worker so had her booster early) I remain confused about whether…
Different Names on passport & covid passport
Hi, I am flying to Italy on 3 June 2022, my passport is in my married name but both my vaccinations are in my maiden name as I haven't changed names with doctors. Is this going to be a problem? Thank you Kerry

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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
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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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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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