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Good site for info and giggles
http://www.arrse.co.uk/
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Halfords Trade Card for Forces
I was looking back through some old threads and came across this posted by halfords on the motoring board: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=676691&page=8 I have done some googling, and it seems that most Halfords do give these out to forces peeps. We need some bits from there and my hubby is RAF AMM so…
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Entitlement to LSA on UK course, possibly GYH ?
Hello apologies for posting here but the clerk seems unhelpful in my unit regarding answering questions that may involve money claims. Im about to be going on a 4 month course in the UK, 145 miles away from my current UK establishment which is PAYD. The course location is not. I am in Z Type OR3 in current unit and will be…
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Maternity pay mess up!
Having returned to work in Aug from maternity leave the RAF messed up my pay for 3 months, recieving SAT MAT PAY of £510 which is a quarter of my entitled pay. I was unable to pay bills and mortgage on time and the RAF would only give me one EPIC. My credit rating is now in ruins and im still paying out charges for missed…
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Posted to Germany!
Hi! I'm being posted to Germany in the new year, and I was just wondering if you guys might be able to help me find out what allowances I am entitled to. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas! Phil
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Any luck with BBC iPlayer for overseas people??
As i said in the title really, any way of getting iplayer outside of UK??
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Excellent news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7787103.stm As I'm sure most of you are aware Troops pulling out by July next year:D .....I guess we're going to be more busy in Afghan then!!!
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Buying a council property for ex forces
Hi, I'm trying to find out if ex forces can buy their council property's after one year? The local council are suggesting you have to be in a secured tenancy agreement for at least two years before you can buy the property. I have been informed by a friend who's heard it by hear say that ex forces can buy the property…
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anyone recommend pet insurance for use in BFG?
Just doing some research about getting a cat and am pricing up the insurance ect, but am having trouble finding someone who'll cover us in Germany. Can anyone please give me some companies that do? Thanks in advance
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Financial Assistance for Serving/Ex-Serving Personnel
Are you in financial difficulty? It is a little known fact that the Royal British Legion give out £Millions of pounds each year as financial relief to members of the Serving and ex-Serving community. I am currently Serving, and also an RBL caseworker responsible for recommending where this money is spent, and I am often…
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replacing sheds?
Not sure if any one will be able to help on this matter, but what is DE policy on replacing sheds and what do they class as servicable. Do they have to be practically on there last legs? my problem is my shed roof looks like its about to fall in, it leans, it leaks as it has holes (i know this is expected in wood), the…
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Thank you
It's nearly Christmas so I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do in serving the country to all the service men and women who post/read this board. My best wishes to you all for 2009.
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Can we holiday in Cuba?
My dh informed his CO that we are looking to book a holiday in Cuba, they all thought it wasnt a problem, we didnt look into it further, may be we should have. Anyhow, we booked it on Friday (tesco vouchers!) and now his CO today said he thinks that it is a problem. Of course we cant get hold of anyone to ask. Do any of…
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Free Oystercard for Veterans
Apologies if this has already been posted but if you are receiving a war or disability pension or compensation from the MOD then you maybe entitled to free transport in London on tube, buses, DLR etc For further details and application form see link below http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/8734.aspx
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Army Pension and Immigration to Canada
Hi all, My hubby retires from the Army in Feb'09 after 22 years of Service. Visas permitting we will be immigrating to Canada round about that time. Question is do we have his monthly pension paid into a UK bank account and then transfer is over (no doubt incurring bank charges and not so favourable exchange rate) or is…
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Its Christmas Day All Is Secure
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS HE LIVED ALL ALONE IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE I LOOKED ALL ABOUT A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE NO TINSEL NO PRESENTS NOT EVEN A TREE NO STOCKING BY THE MANTLE JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH…
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Long Service advance ie 8.5K to help buy a house Beaware
Well Just wanted to warn people about this currently you can borrow (interest free) from the MOD 8.5k to help in buying a house However what you may not know is this If you borrow this money you will be on a higher tax band than someone who hasn't so you pay tax on an extra 730 pound My tax band is currently 603L (as…
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Military Discounts In New York?
Hi all, I am going to new york in a few weeks and am wondering if anyone knows any good tips were to get mil discount etc. Or any money saving tips would be great! Thanks:j
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Changes to 1975 pension scheme?
Hi, Hope sombody can answer this !! I joined the Army in 1989 and am therfore on the 75 pension scheme. When we all had the option to transfer to the new 2005 scheme i decided to stay on the 75 scheme as it was by far the better option (for me). During my 18 career i have seen people retire at thier 22 year point and…
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Capital Gains
