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BFPO addresses and savings warning
A fortnight ago I received a letter from Barclays asking me to proove my BFPO status for my ISA (moved last year and changed address)either by copy of ID card or pay statement as I am not working can't do that and have been told not supply copy of Id card either. This is supposedly due to the HMRC lumping us under the same…
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Pension % increase for this year please ??
Hello Shipmates Does anyone know what % the pension goes up by this year and also my war pension Cheers Big Ears
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Defence Vetted - seeking employment - advice wanted
I am currently in the process of leaving the military and was wondering if anyone could help me in my search for a new career. I have been Defence Vetted and have worked in the Telecomms industry within the military therefore wish to use these factors to my advantage. Which websites or companies can anyone suggest ?? I'm…
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Afprb 2009
Does anyone know when the Armed Forces Pay Review Body reports to Parliament? It get's later and later each year ( though not a major problem as they pay the increase from Apr). Just get the feeling we will feel the brunt of the economic crisis this government has put us in.
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How long does it usually take to go through?
My fiance put in for his early termination on the system (JPA? can never remember what it's called) in early January and has been pending ever since. How long does it usally take for these to be accepted or rejected? He isnt expecting it to be accepted the first time but how long does it usually take for them to decide to…
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Concessionary Travel Warrants
My husband is currently on a 5 month posting to Falkland Islands and the arrival information booklet we received states that as a dependent living in Germany I am entitled to one return journey to the UK. When I went to our movements clerk to enquire how I go about arranging this I was informed that I am only entitled to…
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Asking for a MQ over your entitlement
We just received posting notice for april and looking at filling in forms for our next MQ at the minute. We only have one child, so we are only entitled to a 2 bed, but I understand we are able to ask for a 3bed if they have any spare? Is this correct? Do we need a 'proper' reason, or would just wanting more space be…
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Any Raf Admin about for some advice?
Just a quick question re LSSA & Incidental Expenses:- My hubby will going away on excerise for over 10 days so will qualify for LSSA. Can you confirm if he's entitled to IE as well as the LSSA as we're currently overseas and receive LOA. Thanks for any advice
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Help for Heroes
Help for heroes is one of the Charities nominated to be supported by the MSE Charity. It's currently in the lead, get voting to keep it there http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/#vote
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Pay Award 09 - Some News
I know there is already a thread on this, but wanted to highlight an update in a separate thread. I have just spoken to someone within Pol Pay & Charges in London to find out when the award is going to be published. The report has been written and was submitted to Government "some weeks ago." They are now considering it…
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Do UK retailers offer discounts to Serviceman / woman and families?
Havent seen it advertised and think that all shops should offer discounts etc as other countries do more for their serviceman / woman then the uk does.
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Help Anyone know anything about the boarding allowance?
Hi at present my son is at boarding school has been there for 2 terms and i understand that once he has shown commitment on third term which will be sept he can become a day pupil. I hate emailing ceas as they are so patrionsing wondered if anyone can tell me what i do or do i just let the school know or do i have to go…
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National Audit Office MQ Review
hopefully this link works taking you to the location of the full report for those interested in what is said to be working/not working in the system... http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/0809/service_families_accommodation.aspx
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What to do? Some help please
My MIL to be has just thrown my OH out of the house and he's not welcome to return until he "splits up with that wh*** and comes to his senses" Anyway, that aside, will the army provide some sort of emergency housing for him as he really doesnt know anyone that would put him up til he can get something more permanant…
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Hotel paid for when moving?
We are moving next month, new posting, receiving DA for it. We just had the removal man round for the survey and he has said that they will need to pack up one day, and then meet us at the new house the next day. Im sure I saw somewhere that there was an allowance available for hotels for this, but does it have to be over…
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ING supposedly don't like the forces
After the fiasco with Kaupthing and Ing I thought I would phone up about an offer I received via email, firstly to see if it was genuine. Not being able to log in I phoned.....Kaupthing hadn't processed our change of address so ING had been mailing Northern Ireland. Everything was fine until I mentioned army and BFPO, they…
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Council Tax whilst living on Base
I dont know if anyone can help but i'm currently serving in the RN and living in SLA i also own my own property over 400 miles from my base. Im receiving 25% discount on my council tax for being the sole occupier of the house, but after reading various posts i feel i should be recieving 50% discount as the property is…
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Sending Gifts to the frontline
After watching Ross Kemp i want to know how i go about sending stuff to Serviceman / Woman in the Middle East and what wouod be the best things to send
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Advice on council tax
Hi there - looking for a bit of help if possible. We're currently living in married quarters but also have our own house elsewhere which is currently unoccupied. All the army stuff that we've read states that we should only be paying 50% council tax on this home. The council are having none of it though and reckon we're…
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Am I entitled to Housing Upgrade?
My wife and I are currently in 2 bed house with box room, with two young girls. I believe the house is type B and our entitled type is C iaw http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/jsp/jsp464/906_JSP464Pt1.pdf page 55. One of our girls was recently diagnosed (missed by various doctors, whilst we were labelled as…
