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Ending Contracts and DA
http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=42799724529 Just seen the above group on facebook about being charged for ending contracts when moving due to a posting any thoughts on this? Not sure what the amount for singlies DA is but I doubt its enough to cover moving to Germany forinstance and having tocancel contracts such as…
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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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Veteran discounts?
Hi i was wondering if my OH could have some sort of discount card as he served time in the army in the 70's. All the forces discount things seem to be for current serving. Thanks for reading
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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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Any advice or help, being discharged
Any help anyone can offer on this would be greatly appreciated. Basically my DH is being compulsory discharged after suffering for the last year. He has put a complaint in but the powers that be are still adamant he can get discharged. We are getting put out of our MQ in Germany and have been told that we have to be out by…
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This may be of Interest if your just about to complete 22 Years
As most of you serving know most of what you hear is rumour control Well heres something thats not a rumour. A close friend has just completed 22 years (Army) and left as a SSgt He got 52 half grand tax free in his bank and obviously commuted the full amount. His monthly pension AFTER tax is £778 (however this will drop to…
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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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Kit insurance
Being new to the Armed Forces i was wondering what companys people would recommend?
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DA - First Move?
[FONT=CG Times (W1)]I have read many conflicting reports and heard of just as many. Are we entitled to Disturbance Allowance on first move? [/FONT]
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accomodation charges
Hi Just looking at some of the info on another threed and wondering if someone can clear something up for me. I am single and live in during the week where i pay food and accomodation . I do have a house i goto at the weekend and receive an allowance for this my question is should i be paying accomodation charges. ? If not…
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Veterans scheme: Free travel on London transport if you receive certain benefits
Updated 20 January 2008 What's this about? The Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme (VCTS) allows anyone in reciept of payments under the War Pensions Scheme or Guaranteed Income Payment under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, to travel free on most modes of transport in London, throughout the week. Eligibilty includes…
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Virgin media and moving!
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A question about BFPO
Sorry to appear thick but I have a question about using BFPO - being a civilian I don't know much about this service. I know someone who works in the FO who has recently been posted overseas and she has given me a BFPO address to use to send things to her. Now I have recently sent a 'welcome to your new home' card which I…
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Posted to Canada
You may wonder why a posting to Canada would prompt a thread on this site. We received the booklet BATUS Pre-arrivals Guide. Which is a great booklet as it does give you lots in information. There is a section called 'What to Bring'. Before I say anything else let me tell you what we brought. Plasma TV, video player, DVD…
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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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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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Good site for info and giggles
http://www.arrse.co.uk/
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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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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!!!
