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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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Monday, 31 March 2025

Serve & Protect Credit Union: April Update

 

πŸ“’ Free financial webinars this April from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!

 

🌍 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money

πŸ“ Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money

πŸš€ Credit Score 101: Boost Your Score

 The Road to Financial Resilience

πŸ” Before You Borrow: Things to Know

 

πŸ”— Register here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/webinars

 

NEW Fixed Cash ISA

Serve and Protect have launched their new Fixed Cash ISA for the 2025/26 tax year πŸ’·

Secure a guaranteed and tax-free 4% AER return over the next year and watch your savings grow!

πŸ”— Learn more via their website: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/cash-isa/

 

Podcast Episodes 11 & 12 🎧

Loan sharks can have a devastating impact on people's lives and becoming a victim is easier than you may think πŸ‘€

Our friends at Serve and Protect recently welcomed Stop Loan Sharks to their podcast to explore some misconceptions, stories from victims, and the support available! 

πŸ”— Watch here: https://youtu.be/6z-xdYbehBs?si=di6_UU_0OCTptnkB

For Debt Awareness Week, our friends at Serve and Protect welcomed the Money and Pensions Service to their podcast to explore the stigma around debt πŸ—£

If you find it difficult to talk about money with your loved ones, this episode includes some manageable steps to start a conversion.

πŸ”— Watch here: https://youtu.be/X_PkxsAG1co?si=voGbF96Aovyafy9l

 

Stress Awareness Month - April

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to understand the causes and cures of stress πŸ˜”

If your finances make you feel stressed, Serve and Protect are here to help you save and build your financial resilience.

πŸ”— Learn more via their website: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/