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The British Veterans Recognition Card
Came across this & thought it worth sharing..... we are certainly applying. The site says 'As a Veteran of the British Armed Forces (defined by the Government as any person of any age who has served in the Regular or Reserve Forces) you may at times have wished for your old Identity Card. Research has indicated that many…
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Claiming back VAT in Germany
Does anyone know how to claim back VAT for products I have bought in the UK and have shipped to Germany? Cheers Cod
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Armed Forces Board Guide
Calling all forces personnel :) We'd like to add another Board Guide on here that's in the forces. If you think you'd have the time to help out that would be great. Please reply below if you'd like to help out on here. A little bit about what Board Guiding's about Board Guiding is about making sure the board's running…
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National Service allowance
I saw a letter in a national newspaper from a person who said that they get a small allowance for having done National Service in the 1950's. Does anyone know whether this is a rebate from Inland Revenue or from DWP? What are the criteria and who can apply - is it just the national Service personnel or can their next of…
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Present for my Brother
Evening all My little Brother has just passed his selection and should be joining the Royal Engineers asap. It is his 21st in October and I would like to get him something memorable but also useful. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what this could be. I have thought of a watch but is there something else that someone…
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Martin might be pleased it's working.
My daughter and her fiance are in the Forces, so when I read about this latest edition to the Forum, I thought I'd forward the info to them both. Today I received an email from my future son-in-law and Martin might like to read this section:- I also get the newsletter from Money saving expert but do not always get time to…
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Off shore bank acc.
We will be having our 22yrs lump sum paid to us soon, and i was wondering if an off shore bank account was the answer to stop the taxman getting hold of it. we will be emigrating when it is paid but we want to keep it this side of the water to gain interest. Any ideas?
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Discounts in Scarborough - Serving & Ex Service.
All sorts of places in Scarborough are supporting serving and ex forces by offering discounts: For a list of participating, Hotels, Restuarants, Cafes, Shops, Retailers, Major Attractions, Cinemas, Theatres and Caravan Parks. Click here (from The Scarborough Evening News).
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Widows Pension - Check it !
A word of advice for those who were serving in the 1970s ! In the 70s the rules concerning Widows' Pensions were changed. Prior to 01/04/73 your service earned your widow one third of your pension, after this date you earned half. Those in service at the time were given the option to "buy back" the difference for time…
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Free Travel in London for Injured Veterans from November 2008
Just in case anyone is not aware of this:! Details from: http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=17533 Mayor announces free travel for injured war veterans 27-6-2008 The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced that injured war veterans in London are to receive free travel on the capital's…
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Sending Dvds & Games to troops abroad USA Does it do we??
I read online that Usa blockbuster stores are having a dvd & games drive to send to US troops stationed worldwide http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/retail/blockbuster-teams-uso-entertain-troops-dvd--game-drive-july/ This got me thinking about iwhether there are any similiar schemes for our uk troops…
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Hand in notice or PVR?
Hi. My situation at he moment is that i'm 6 monts away from completing 22 years service (plus a year and a bit for the queen :mad: ). I am currently signed on for LOS 30 but have decided enough is enough. What is the difference between handing in a PVR or handing in notice apart from the obvious 12 mth PVR time and 18 mth…
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Living in BFG? German bank accounts.
Hi all! I'm trying to write a researched article for you all about German bank accounts. For now I'll post what I have and edit/repost more info as it comes to me. Of course, feel free to add your own wisdom! Kurz und gut: don't expect what's free in the UK to be free in Germany! Germans generally pay for their banking.…
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Internet savers
Finding it hard to open internet savings accounts while overseas with BFPO address. Any advice?
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Any advice on household bills while on op`s( discounts and stuff?)
While most bills now are worked out as a monthly average does anyone know if any of the bills can be made less of a burden as I`m a single person in my own house and now we have to pay food and accommodation from the word go when you go away, Cheers
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Why move the military discount threads??
I don't think that the reference threads to military discounts should have been moved from this particular forum. They all referred to discounts which were particular to military personnel and this forum is the 'UK Armed Forces MoneySaving' forum particular to military personnel. Moving them to some other forum will mean…
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Are There Any Free Sites Where We Can Write Or Msg People In The Armed Forces?
Hi, As the title says it, I was just wondering if there were any sites were you can wite to people in the armed forces. I think It would be nice to have a penpal or someone you can message now and then and kind of support them when they are far away from home. I know of some sites but they are not great. Thanks
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medals question, from a civilian
is there any monetary award given, when solders get the VC, etc? i would hope a more practical benefit should be included- i think in the USA, some get free air / bus travel? you guys (and gals) deffo deserve all you can get, ivo what you are prepared to give up. :beer: :beer:
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Sending packages from Bahrain
I hope someone can help me. I'm in Bahrain at the moment, and I'm looking at sending some cigarettes home. Is there anything to worry about? Will I have to pay tax on them or anything.
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Emigrating and Pension
Ok, my husband is a serving soldier who will be completing his 22 yrs after christmas, we will then be emergrating to NZ, he will be on the pension 75, my question is this: the lump sum would be put into a high interest UK account and sat on, but what is the best way to have the monthly pension payed, over in NZ or in UK…
