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So can hardship cases still claim??

Or will they be flat rejected now?

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  • 111222
    111222 Posts: 245 Forumite
    Update: From what i read hardship cases are still a possible
  • Namechanger
    Namechanger Posts: 5,482 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Nice one !
  • pie81
    pie81 Posts: 530 Forumite
    Er don't think so. Hardship cases are now in the same boat as anyone else.

    If you want to have a chance of claiming you would need to use Martin's new section 5 argument (see his "Phoenix from the Flames" article). But it will probably take years to decide (again) and may not work in the end anyway.
  • Refunds are still possible for those in exceptional circumstances, or at least they certainly are at some of the institutions involved in the recent trial.

    I'd suggest to the OP that they get in contact with their provider and talk through their situation (and options) at the earliest opportunity...
  • 111222
    111222 Posts: 245 Forumite
    mikeyhinde wrote: »
    Refunds are still possible for those in exceptional circumstances, or at least they certainly are at some of the institutions involved in the recent trial.

    I'd suggest to the OP that they get in contact with their provider and talk through their situation (and options) at the earliest opportunity...

    Well what is an expectational circumstance?
  • Namechanger
    Namechanger Posts: 5,482 Forumite
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    I am reclaiming in hardship from HSBC and they have been paying me back a measly £150 a month. Is this likely to continue?
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