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India brings back eVisas for UK
This is great news if you have a trip to India booked Getting appointments to get an Indian Visa has been difficult for a while https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/india-evisa-british-travellers-holiday-b2239177.html
Passenger Airport Tax
I had a package holiday to Crete booked in September with TUI. Sadly my mum passed away and I had to cancel. I had paid the full amount so was not due any refund. TUI sent me a cancellation email showing the amount I had paid minus the airport tax which they said they would contact me about shortly with a view to refunding…
Easy jet
So we went on a family holiday to Tunisa at the end of September. Had no end of problems while we was there. One evening my partner and our two young children where walking through the complex to our hotel room when my partner got his leg caught on razor wire which ripped his leg open down to the bone. There was no signs…
Dubai - February Half Term
Hi Looking to travel to Dubai for about 5 days during February Half Term (13th) Does anyone have any recommendations of when to book the flights and hotels for good deals? I know usually airlines have sales after Christmas or January but not sure if i want to wait till then or book now? Thanks
Airport lounges - worth it?
I’m travelling with someone who has a dragon pass fo free airport lounges. We will be using Birmingham and delhi airports. Is it worth me paying to join him in the lounges (I’m at most going to have a couple of beers and a snack meal)? If the accommodation was super quiet and comfortable I might be tempted, but the reviews…
Small Claims Court Ryanair
I put in an MCOL claim for £800 to Ryanair 14 days ago, as we were refused boarding on a flight for which they claimed we needed covid tests. I have received this email today. Dear Sirs,We write on behalf of our client, the Defendant in the above matter. We refer to the claim form issued on 24/10/2022. It appears to us…
Travel insurance
Last year I took out an annual travel insurance policy, only ever did single trip insurance before. Anyhow, the said annual policy runs out 3/4/23. I’m booking a flight tonight for 10/4/23. Do I book single trip insurance or can you have two separate yearly policies running together? Or would the existing policy cover me…
Online payments Europe
First post, any help appreciated…. I used Wise to transfer money from my credit card to pay deposit to a villa in Spain notcrealiaing barckaycard would charge me 2.99% and processed it as a money transfer. What is the best way to pay for items abroad online? I have a chase debit card that does not charge when you are…
Thinking of Working Abroad. Implications for Pension, Student Loan and LISA etc.
Hi all I'm thinking of working in Australia for a while. Not set in stone and haven't applied for recognition of my qualifications etc yet. I wondered what would happen to my NHS pension, student loan and Lifetime ISA? It could be a temporary thing but I couldn't rule out emigrating either. Also looking at Canada. Cheers
Child taking money abroad
Hi My 14yr old is going on a school trip to USA and will need to buy stuff when there, he does have a debit card but the exchange rate using those is usually poor and we don't want him carrying around loads of cash on him. What is the best (and safest) way for him to take money with him? Thank you.
Timeshare cooling off period
We're quite keen on buying into a timeshare property in Madeira. So much so that we have signed the contract and paid the €1500 downpayment. The way they do the downpayment is quite clever - they get you to book a stay at the hotel which is notionally free, so that money is still used towards the upfront payment on the…
Dream World travel - booking still live but no eticket number
I have bought tickets to fly to Brazil in December (just flights) but found out that the travel agent has gone bust - Dream World Travel. I can see information on what to do by following the instructions on DWT website and also here on MSE which was posted in August 2022. I only found out that the travel agent had gone…
Trip cancelled due to Hurricane Ian - looking for advise
Really sorry if this isn’t the right place to post this, it seemed the most relevant to me. Our flight to Florida in sept/oct was cancelled due to Orlando airport closing due to hurricane ian. Virgin cancelled our flights and when we contacted them we were offered flights a week later and returning a week later. We…
Exchanging £ for Vietnemese Dong
What is the best way to exchange cash when in Vietnam. We'll be taking £100 worth of VND with us
Heathrow T2 to T5 transfer whilst using crutches
Thanks for looking in. We're due to travel in January, and are flying into Heathrow T2, staying overnight in the Hilton hotel at T2, and then transferring to T5 the next day for our flight out. We then fly back into T5, transfer to the T2 hotel, so that we can fly out of T2 the next day. All of this was booked before my…
Denied boarding compensation - Vueling not paying out - is this deliberate?
In August I was denied boarding on a Vueling flight from Barcelona to Gatwick due to overbooking (there were 20 more passengers than available seats!). I applied for compensation immediately using their website (which in itself was overly complex as my original booking number did not work and I had to use the new reference…
Travel insurance
Hi, My partner took out annual travel insurance about 6 months ago. This was a standard policy which allows you to take trips throughout the year for up to a duration of about 3 weeks. She has now decided to go back to her family home in warmer climes to avoid the high energy costs. She intends to go for about 6 weeks…
German Low Emission Car Sticker
Driving over to Cologne, Germany next week (Thursday) and realised I need a green low emission sticker to enter the urban area. I fear I may struggle to receive the sticker in time if I order it in the post, unless somebody can tell me they received it quickly or had one issued in the UK? I've also been told I can buy them…
Big Holiday Cancellation - Family Illness - Please Help!
I booked a "once in a lifetime" holiday consisting of a 2 week tour (booked directly) and flights (booked through a travel agent). Unfortunately, since booking, my fiancé's father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I am obviously unable to travel. I booked travel insurance through the travel agent but their…
Passport Confusion
Hi, We have been turned away by RyanAir this week we believe incorrectly to travel to Greece. We are trying to fly again on Saturday but will need to take new COVID tests before that - I’m struggling to find anyone who can confirm if my wife’s passport will be accepted… (tried airlines, consulates etc) Holly (Adult British…

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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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