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Tax for serving
We have rented our house and are in Married Quarters. As my hubby is retired from the RN, we wanted to put the rent in his name only so that he would get the best tax deal. I am now being told that as the house is in joint names I will have to have half the rent in my name therefore more tax to pay. Other than having the…
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Credit Issues after postings abroad
I moved back to the UK last year after 7 years at BFPO addresses. I have been following your web site and have applied for cash back credit cards and most recently an A&L account but have been refused all. I do not have any debt so am aware i may not have much of a credit history but it is becoming really annoying being…
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Minimum service - Royal Navy Officer
Hi, I am looking into joining the Royal Navy as an officer, however could someone please tell me what the minimum service is? On the website it mentions "All Officers join the Royal Navy on a 12-year Initial Commission.". Is it true that you can give 12 months notice after your Basic Training, if you don't think you want…
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Debt help!!!
Having recently been to hell and back with debt problems etc, please make sure you all know and let others know about the FANTASTIC support and guidance that is there for you all... whether serving, ex services or even dependants of from The Royal British Legion and SSAFA. They pulled out all the stops for me and my little…
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Free Poppy Adventure Breaks
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/index.cfm?asset_id=518689 The Royal British Legion is offering free Poppy Adventure Breaks this summer, for the children of serving men and women in the Armed Forces. The one week breaks at Worksop College, Nottinghamshire, Pangbourne College, Berkshire and The Old Malthouse in Dorset , are…
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Cosford Hive newsletter
Our Hive newsletter (Cosford) has this section mentioned in it. Wooh, fame at last! ;)
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P and O minicruises
At the moment Pand P mini cruises from Hull to Holland are £75ish and that is for foot passenger and no food included. usually we try and go in the winter when its buy on get one free. any way my son is home for August and he would like to go on a mini cruise on the 19th August. I have been in touch with P and O asking do…
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new current account
My youngest son is joining the armed forces in September. He does not have his own bank account yet. I would like some idea on the best current accounts for under 18s, he is 16 years old. I am also looking into a contract mobile phone for him any advice much appreciated.
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Naples Italy Draft?
Has anyone had a draft to Italy, if so what did they think of it? Thanks All
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Combined military/non-military insurance required
My daughter and her fiancé are in the Armed Forces. Their aim is to get married/honeymoon during a two week holiday in Mauritius in 2009. We, as parents of the bride will be joining them, but only for the reason of the wedding. Clearly they are insisting on Military cover which is not a problem. The problem is, finding an…
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Do you tip the removal men?
I was just wondering if you tip the removal men? I am a pads brat and I know in the old days when we lived in Germany the removal men would get some duty free booze or cigarettes. I don't usually a)because I am tight and b) because we are always moving and it would cost a fortune! So what do you do? :confused:
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Visas for British Commonwealth Soldiers
Dear All, I have been offered employment in the British Army as a Commonwealth soldier in Royal Artillery; and my chosen trade is Artillery Logistics. I will start the phase 1 army training (basic training) at Pirbright in Surrey, on the 10th October 2008 and I am looking forward to it. I want to sign 5 or 6 years contract…
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Japanese Prisoner of War Special Payments
I'm asking this on behalf of my Grandfather. In 1991 he received a lump sum of £10,000 from the government as a special payment that all Japanese Prisoners of War or their spouses received. He now has to go into a residential home and he knows that for benefits this lump sum is excluded from his capital - but will this be…
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Paid leave
very loosely a money-saving request. My friend wants to spend a short time back in Ghana after completing Phase 2 training. To save cash, he wants to advance book his air tickets. Does anyone know how much leave is given at the eend of phase 2? I believe it is 2 weeks at the end of Phase 1. Thanks for your help.
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Bank accounts for personnel from abroad
A friend of mine from Ghana has recently been sucessful in getting through selection and is now awaiting a training date for the Royal Artillery. He has been told that he must have a bank account set up before commencing training. Problem is, I can't find a bank that will accept him for an interest bearing current account…
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Energy Suppliers in Married Quarters
Hi, I was thinking of capping my energy suppliy costs, but we are due to move from my house, which is a mortgaged property into married quarters early next year. Can I take these energy suppliers with me? Else, Scottish Power will charge me £50 if I leave them before Aug '09. Sorry to ask what might be an obvious question,…
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Free downloads: Sesame Street episodes for military
A US colleague recommended a Sesame Street DVD especially made for US military children, aged between 3 - 5 years of age, of parents deployed. I have been in touch with the Sesame Street team and they have provided links to download these special episodes (one for parents, one for children and an extra episode).…
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Holiday Insurance
Anybody know of a holiday insurance provider that will cover cancellation for Service reasons? Got a small window to take a holiday when I return from the Sandpit but return hinges on a few things. Would love to book now providing I can get the insurance.
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Living in BFG? Don't pay German VAT on your shopping!
Hi all! Don't forget, you can pick up a form on camp, pay about €5 for it (admin charge) and get tax free shopping on your purchases in German shops! German VAT ( Mehrwertsteuer or MwSt) is around 19% The VAT seems to work the same in Germany, (different rates on different products with some products being VAT free) so if…
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Command Paper Out Today
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/PersonnelPublications/Welfare/TheNationsCommitmentCrossgovernmentSupportToOurArmedForcesTheirFamiliesAndVeterans.htm Some stuff in there that will save some money, or increase money for people. I'm a bit miffed that my Dad can't take advantage of the…
