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Service Wives to Benefit from Changes in State Pension Provision
Service wives are listed amongst those women who will benefit from proposed changes in State Pension provision. The Government are expected to confirm that from April 2010 those women who are not currently entitled to a full state pension because they have not contributed the necessary 39 years national insurance contributions will have the right to buy back 'lost years'.
Two Sergeants with their Sights Zeroed on Ebay
Two sergeants have taken the initiative to follow the Ebay lead and launch their own auction website to raise money for Forces charities.
Internet Shopping Using BFPO Numbers – Help is at Hand
Many families overseas encounter difficulties internet shopping using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) numbers and believe that using UK post codes instead is the answer. As the Christmas shopping season approaches, BFPO explains why using UK post codes are not the simple solution and how you can overcome difficulties when shopping on the internet.
Cost of telephone calls from those serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo are Reduced.
Following an investment by the MOD, the cost of a telephone call from personnel serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo have been reduced from 89p per minute to 11p per minute.
