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Mobile Tyre Fitters
Does anyone know of any mobile tyre fitters in the Belfast area? I know Kwik-Fit do mobile fitting when buying 2 or more tyres but they don't stock my size. I can get tyres from Blackcircles (amongst others) but they don't seem to have mobile fitting in Belfast.
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Flybe
Looks like they could finally run out of steam this month https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/future-of-belfast-city-airport-flybe-flights-in-doubt-as-airlines-financial-woes-persist-39014570.html
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Personal details on FIFA 20 game
Someone has put my sons telephone number as a FIFA 20 proclubs team name (he doesn't play or even own this game) and he is getting calls at all hours especially in the early hours of the morning. He contacted EA several times, but they haven't done anything. Any advice on what to do next? Thanks in advance.
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mc causlands belfast airport car park
I had booked 8 days in mc causlands belfast airport car park for the end of april,but due to the coronavirus our holiday has been cancelled.so i contacted mc causlands to ask for a refund but was told that the only way i can get one is to re book another stay and pay it in full,then i will get my original refund. Can they…
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Commute from Newtownards
Hi everyone, Would anyone be able to tell me what the rush hour traffic is like from Newtownards to Belfast? I am looking at buying my first house and have found an area I like in Newtownards. I work at Queen's University and would usually be in at 8 am and leave at 4 pm. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Rates Bill 2020/2021
I know a lot of things are on hold and/or behind schedule these days, but just wondering if anyone already received the new Rates Bill for 2020/2021. I haven't seen anything yet, but obviously expect a slight increase, as usual. Also, do you think they will start with the DD (we pay by DD spread over the year) this month,…
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rate relief on universal credit
does anyone know how rate relief on universal credit works .
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Going private in NI - ENT
I've been hanging on waiting for an urgent NHS ENT appointment but, as the waiting list is over 12 months, I've now been given a private referral from my doctor. Although it's the opposite of money saving, I've got to the stage where I have to do something. Can anyone recommend a particular hospital or consultant to make…
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Furloughed in Republic, live in North, rights?
My son works across border, just got furloughed last week, now finds his company can't claim the new payment in RoI as he lives in NI, can he claim the UK 80% payment up to £2500, or is he only going to get universal credit, if so, it seems very unfair, thanks
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Belfast Bin Collections
I phoned the council to confirm something put up in Facebook. So from Wednesday, only the black bins will be emptied not the blue recycling or the brown food/garden waste.You can now put your food waste into the black bin as long as it does not overload the bin. I said I put all my rubbish in bags then in the bin and was…
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Wedding Insurance
I’m due to get married in Ireland on 22nd August this year, due to corona virus we are looking to change our date to April next year. Our hotel have provided us with potential available dates at no extra cost. We do have wedding insurance with dreamsaver wedding insurance and were wondering if a date change to the policy…
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Claiming refund from UK Customs
Its been a while since I posted on this forum but I have an issue with UK Customs and I thought this is the place to find help. My issue is that in February and early March of this year I was on holiday in Australia for 5 weeks and then 3 days in Singapore. I use e-cigs and did not want to have them confiscated in…
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Sub teachers entitlement
Hi I've been employed as a sub teacher since September 2019 covering maternity leave until Fri 3 April. As the school year has now ended will I be entitled to anything as it will be Aug/Sept 20 before I can look for teaching work again. Obviously I am looking for other employment and have applied for several jobs ranging…
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Cabot Ireland Debt Chasing - Will it affect my NI credit score?
Hi, I've just moved back to Northern Ireland after living in Dublin for many years & I have an outstanding credit card balance of nearly €3000 owed to the AIB. That debt has now been passed to "Cabot Financial Ireland" A Debt Collection Company based in Dublin and I have just received a letter at my now NI address seeking…
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Power NI/Perks
Type your message Hi Just curious ... Has anyone made use of these "PERKS"? TIA
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part time workers rights
Recently joined a grammar School as a classroom assistant, been there nearly 2 months 15hr per week, my contract is only to the end of June. School has decided to close to pupils but will probably close for the foreseeable future. Can they terminate my contract before June or can I expect to be paid until the end of my…
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Bankers draft
Hello I was scheduled for a hip replacement in the south of Ireland but this was cancelled due to coronavirus. This was in a private clinic and I got a bankers draft for euros with the rate being 1.09.My query is having already paid commission should I return the draft, will I lose out on more commission or will I get back…
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Please Help - Rental accommodation in Belfast (east or south) with a pet
HI, I am looking for a place to rent but I cannot find anywhere that will accept pets. I have a little house trained cat that does not ruin furniture (scratching posts are used) and does not poop or pee anywhere accept the litter tray. I am a professional with a regular income who will be able to get references and pay up…
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Property capital gains tax
I'm in the process of selling a buy to let property I own. Just wondering how to work out the capital gains tax, or even find a way to avoid it altogether ;) The figures are around: Bought for £58k. Will sell for £80k. I am married and the house is in my name. Anyway to offload the tax by gifting it to my wife?
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Gas Boiler Servicing - East Belfast
Hi All, Need my gas boiler serviced. Any recommendations on who is reliable\trustworthy to get out or even who to avoid? Thanks
