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Every week, Martin Bamford compiles a selection of money stories that will help you keep in touch with our changing world as you consider how best to spend and invest.

Every week, Martin Bamford, of Informed Choice, compiles a selection of money stories. This week: a boost for restaurants and bars; a one-off bonus for employers bringing back furloughed staff; and are higher taxes on the way?

James draws from his long experience in the travel industry to provide expert answers to your questions on insurance, cancellations, re-booking, safe flying, UK tours, refunds and more.

Dr Penny Mileham returns with answers to your latest questions on Covid-19. In this half hour discussion Dr Mileham covers test and trace, distancing, facemasks, children, the elderly, operations and the vulnerable.

With holidays cancelled and future plans on hold, we put some of your most-asked holiday and travel question to Nicky Lahiri of Meon Valley Travel.

Money expert Martin Bamford of Petersfield’s Informed Choice independent financial planners agreed to answer questions from Petersfield Community Radio listeners about the Coronavirus outbreak and how it will affect our finances.

Petersfield-based animal behaviourist and dog owner Julie Hart is locked down in France where restrictions are even tougher than those here. Hear her advice for entertaining, training and keeping dogs fit and healthy when you’re housebound.

John Wakefield of St Peter’s Vets discusses Covid-19, you and your pets. He dispels disinformation and offers practical advice on dog walking.

Dr Penny Mileham answers more of your questions about Coronavirus, self-isolation, prescriptions, mental health and NHS operations.