UK Armed Forces MoneySaving

A question about : Armed Forces Personnel

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investigating the disadvantages faced by Servicemen and Women and their families when accessing financial products and services.

It would like examples from serving personnel or their immediate families of disadvantages that they have faced specifically as a result of being in the Armed Forces.

You should not give your name, or any other detail that might identify you, however please provide sufficient detail to enable them to understand the issue and the context in which it occurred.

A question about : Can I stop him going

Hi my ex husband is in the TA, we have three boys 9,5 and 5.

He looks after them a lot while I work and he has them every other weekend.

It has come to light over the last week that he has volunteered to go to Afganasatan (sorry about spelling)

He has said it has nothing to do with me.

If he was called up on Queens order's like in 2003 fine no problem totally understandable.

A question about : Son has decided he wants to join up

My son is almost 16, he is doing his GCSE's in may and then was going to go to college.
Just recently (the last couple of months) he has shown an interest in Joining the army as an army careers officer went to his school to do a talk.
He has applied for the college place to keep his options open, and is going to the army careers office to speak in more detail.

A question about : Afprb 2009

Does anyone know when the Armed Forces Pay Review Body reports to Parliament? It get's later and later each year ( though not a major problem as they pay the increase from Apr).
Just get the feeling we will feel the brunt of the economic crisis this government has put us in.

A question about : 16 year old son starting his army training help!

My 16 year old son starts his army training in 2 weeks ,over 700 miles from home.
Has anybody got any tips for him or any ideas what may be handy for him to take with him apart from the list the army gave him? Any tips would help.
They said take about £50 in money any ideas if this is enough?

A question about : Married Quarters (MQ) Residents

I work for MHS (If you are in Married Quarters in the UK you'll know who we are and what we do) as a Technical Officer , if you have any issues regarding quarters and what MHS should be doing please dont hesitate to contact me.

A question about : The British Veterans Recognition Card

Came across this & thought it worth sharing..... we are certainly applying.

A question about : Discounts in Scarborough

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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• Nice find James that's my local town and didnt know about this