Category: Money
Eat Out to Help Out – look for the logo
More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme - and a new official government online finder is available to help diners locate them.
The logo means diners who eat-in will benefit from a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, on food and non-alcoholic drinks, any Monday to Wednesday in August 2020 – and no voucher is required. Diners can take advantage of the offer as many times as they like during the month.
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Consumer centre could close if EU Exit agreement not made
The UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) could face closure and thousands of UK consumers could be left unprotected if an agreement between the UK Government and the EU is not made before December 31.
The centre, founded in 2007, is part of a network throughout EU member states plus Iceland and Norway. It offers UK consumers support with queries about companies and products purchased in those states.
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Don’t get Petfished: Warnings against opportunist lockdown pet sellers
Vets, charities and animal-loving celebrities have joined forces with a government campaign to warn prospective pet owners against unknowingly buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers amid a rise in demand for pets since lockdown.
An open letter, signed by celebrities including Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady, Amanda Holden and David Gandy, and supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, the Blue Cross, Cats Protection , Dogs Trust and the RSPCA, is calling on the public to research sellers thoroughly online before buying.
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) said that vets are dealing with ongoing cases where owners have been sold sick puppies and kittens by unscrupulous dealers as a result of new owners not researching sellers before buying their new pet.
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New Lasting Power of Attorney online service
The Office of Public Guardian (OPG), has unveiled a new digital ‘Use a lasting power of attorney’ tool. It said that the tool will help those acting as an attorney to contact organisations like banks and healthcare providers more easily.
Adding that this will improve the speed with which they can make important decisions, such as those related to their loved ones’ care or property.
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Thameslink staff embrace the outdoors in support of Autism Bedfordshire
Staff from across the Thameslink network joined forces to run, walk, jog and cycle throughout the month of June to raise money for Autism Bedfordshire.
Hailed ‘Challenge 50,’ each fundraiser had to complete 50 kilometres of their chosen form of exercise. With usual community events on hold due to the pandemic, Bernie Lee – station manager for Bedford, Flitwick and Harlington – thought it was more important than ever to raise awareness and vital funds for the charity and is thrilled that the team have beaten their £1,000 target
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Universal Credit: What you need to know as job-hunting rules restart
From today (1 July 2020) people claiming Universal Credit will begin to see a return of job-seeking requirements. These have been paused since 30 March due to COVID-19.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said work coaches will be calling all claimants to help them prepare for work, although what people will need to do will depend on their Claimant Commitment. This is a document people need to agree to as part of getting Universal Credit.
The types of job-seeking activities people will be asked to do will vary depending on factors. Such as their health, current circumstances and which “conditionality” group they have been placed in.
There are four groups, which set out the tasks they’re expected to complete to receive their full benefit payment.
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Charities call for council tax reform ahead of August debt D-Day
The UK’s three largest debt charities - Citizens Advice, Money Advice Trust and Stepchange - have written to the Local Government Minister to call for urgent action on council tax.
The charities are urging the government to implement simple measures that could protect millions of people from the prospect of spiralling council tax debt
Following legislation which comes into effect on Wednesday 24 June, the ban on face-to-face bailiff collection will now come to an end on 23 August.
This is the same day as protections from eviction end for people in the private rented sector and comes at a time when redundancies are expected to rise.
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Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests to restart in England
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that learners can resume driving lessons and motorcycle training in England from Saturday 4 July 2020.
The rule applies to all types of driver and motorcycle training in England, including private practice with someone you live with or in your support bubble.
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One in three Brits targeted by a scammer during lockdown
Over a third of British adults (36%) have been the target of a scam since lockdown began, new research by Citizens Advice has revealed.
Polling conducted on behalf of the charity also found that certain groups were at an increased risk of being contacted by a scammer. This was often those who could least afford it:
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Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension
A new EU regulation automatically extends licence from the date of expiry
Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted a 7 month extension from the date of expiry the DVLA has announced today (4 June 2020).
This will help drivers to make necessary journeys without having to get a new photograph to renew their licence.
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Returning to work: Citizens Advice outlines its top six need-to-knows
With government guidance now stating that, for some sectors, those who cannot work from home should return to work, Citizens Advice has outlined the top six need-to-knows when it comes to your employment rights.
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Coronavirus childcare: Is there a right to time off?
Citizens Advice has set out what parents and guardians can do if they’re struggling to juggle childcare and work during the coronavirus pandemic. with the launch of a new webpage - Coronavirus - if you need to be off work to care for someone.
The charity said that its frontline advisers have helped many parents who are struggling with childcare due to the closure of schools and nurseries while family and friends are unable to help.
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