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Covid Testing before and after Travel
Hello, apologies if this has been asked before but I'm due to go on honeymoon on 16th June ( moved from last year) My question is my wife and I cannot afford to pay for the Covid tests before we go and when we return, so therefore where do we stand? In our original booking ( a long time ago in pre-covid 2019) there was…
Cheapest "Fit to Fly" PCR testing (e.g. to cover Portugal entry requirement)
I think it would be good to have a thread tracking people's experiences of booking a PCR test, specifically "fit to fly" pre-departure tests to be allowed to fly to another country (e.g. Portgual). This is NOT about tests for your return to the UK (e.g day 2, 5 and 8 tests) which have different requirements.Fit to fly…
MSE News: Martin Lewis says the Government has misexplained its own travel rules
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has criticised the Government for failing to properly explain its own Covid travel rules, amid mounting confusion over where Brits can holiday overseas... Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis says the Government has misexplained its own travel rules - the traffic light system…
Airbnb conundrum - gettng a partial refund
Hi We booked a villa in Mallorca for summer 2020, moved the booking to 2021 without a problem and now moving it to 2022 as we can't go and wanted to avoid making the second payment with was due May 19 this year. The host agreed to move the date and hold the payment. However, Airbnb took the £2k payment from my PayPal…
PCR costs
I am about to return to my home in Scotland from Switzerland. The required full 'Gold standard' PCR test here costs approx £38. Swtzerland has some of the most expensive medical costs on the planet ,I lived there for 20 years, yet the two PCR tests which have to be taken after entry into the UK / Scotland cost , wait for…
72 hours PCR testing requirement and Late Monday flight, weeeknd delivery of test.
Anybody any experience with the following: I have a flight booked to Porto leaving Liverpool at 1810 on Monday the 21 June. Portuguese requirements are a PCR test must be taken no more than 72 hours before flight to enable entry. This means the earliest I can take it is 1810 Friday the 18 June. However my only option is a…
Hotel cancellation policy check
Hi, I'm looking to reserve a hotel in a (currently) amber listed country in the hope that by August it will have moved onto the green list. The hotel i'm interested in is part of a reputable chain and offers a 'free of charge cancellation right up until 2 days prior to travel' policy. Having read a lot of advice online…
Vaccination card
When I went for my first jab, I wasn't given anything to prove I'd had it, such as the little card with the batch number on it which I've seen friends have been given. I just walked out of the vaccination centre without paperwork, without a card. I'm sure there's a computerised record kept centrally, but I do wonder if I…
Refusal of Refund of booking from LuxCamp
I booked a 7 day week holiday in France through a website called LuxCamp. I now am advised that I can no longer get money back. Due to the restrictions in place both in the UK and in France we are unable to go.I originally had the cabin booked for 7 nights for June 2020 but was unable to go and was told I can only rebook…
Football holiday
Hi,my football team booked a holiday with a ltd company,was to go to a tournament in Barcelona for a week play tournament and train in barca training ground ect,price included hotel and transfers and half board,was supposed to go Easter holidays April 2020 was cancelled due to coronavirus,we asked for refund he denied…
Liverpool Events
Does anyone know when (or if) we will be told the results of the covid test events? Eg Liverpool club event How many infections resulted from them
Furlough and payslips
My partner was furloughed from May/June to November 2020 and then left the job. He received no payslips during that time. His employer initially said he was not eligible for furlough but later said he was and paid up. My partner is now trying to do his tax return but cannot work out how much he has actually earned as no…
Hotel.Com/Clubcard---Expiry Date?
I had some Clubcard vouchers due to expire this month. On the Clubcard site, under spending vouchers, there is a main heading saying that, due to the situation, Reward Partner codes would now expire 12 months from order date. I've just ordered a Hotel.Com code for all my Clubcard vouchers and the code has turned up showing…
Mytrip Refund
I like a lot of people had my family holiday cancelled due to Covid 19.. I had booked with Mytrip flights to Singapore with AirSingapore.....I was able to eventually contact Mytrip to request a refund.. that was over a month and a half ago... I now receive a email from Mytrip every two weeks or so telling me the refund is…
Screen4 my experience
Absolutely abysmal experience. I required a ‘Test to Fly’ Covid test and Tui advised using Screen4 at a discount. I paid my £70 and decided to give them as much time as possible by taking the test 72 hours before flying (the maximum allowed). They guarantee to have your result within a maximum of 48 hours. I followed…
Day 2 and 8 testing for UK arrivals
Anyone had any experience with any of the providers of the day 2 and 8 testing service for amber list arrivals to the UK? I have a relative arriving back in the UK from Spain and need to book the tests. I had a look on the government website and there is a long list of companies I have never heard of and no way to tell if…
TUI / Turkey advice
Hi, A bit annoyed with TUI to put it mildly! Any advice would be appreciated. We are due to fly to Turkey in August and our balance (£5k) is due next week. We booked in confidence back in January because of the TUI promise (where they wouldn't take us anywhere we have to quarantine on return...) but they have sneakily…
MSE News: 19 need-to-knows to cut costs and protect your pocket in the UK and abroad
The rules on holidaying are changing radically. Until this week, in England, only stays away in self-contained accommodation were allowed, but since Monday hotel stays and sleepovers at friends' are back... Read the full story: 'Covid uncertainty means holiday bookings are a risk - 19 need-to-knows to cut costs and protect…
Grant 4 with IVA
Hi all, I've just joined the forum and hoping I may be able get some much needed advice. I have applied for and received the first three SEISS grants. However I have been told by HMRC that I am not eligible for the 4th grant. The reason for this is because I did not submit a self assessment for 19 to 20. However, I am…
BST Hyde Park 2021July 2021
Not exactly travel but Covid related! Bought tickets for this festival & it was only by chance did we found out that it had been cancelled at the end of March. The notice on the website states that emails have were sent out informing people of this & that the tickets have been transferred to next year or, if you can't…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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