We had retired to Spain, but returned to the UK and contacted the storage firm to have our goods delivered to our new home. It then informed us that it had accidentally disposed of them.
It told me to expect a lump sum of £146,000 and an annual pension of £22,198. However, the lump sum I ended up receiving was about £5,000 less and my annual pension was only £21,685.
As part of my divorce I had to provide a transfer value for my pension. When I applied for this, I was told I had received too much because the MoD used incorrect details.
My wife's BMW was struck by an Uber Eats delivery rider on a motorbike. He shouted, 'Sorry Boss,' and sped off. Uber Eats won't help due to 'privacy' issues.
We live in an era of disruption, including in politics. Britain, like every major developed nation, faces the same dilemma. Our taxes and debt are high, and our service outcomes are poor.