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Virgin flight vouchers
I had booked a trip to Los Angeles for this summer 2021 and due to the current travel restrictions that apply to UK residents travelling to the USA, I had to cancel my flights. Virgin however did not cancel the flight and said my only option was travel vouchers, which I was not happy with but proceeded with anyway. With…
Problems With Expert-Medical - Not received my day 2 Corona tests
Hi There, I hope someone can help please. I bought four day 2 test from expert-medicals. Out of four test they sent only 1 so far. I have emailed them many times but had no reply at all. I don't know what to do. Reading on Trust Pilot they seem to have very bad reputation. Also, their company is still listed on .gov.uk…
New rules after 4th October - lateral flow test
Hi as usual, the information from the govt is confusing and hard to understand. They say that at the end of October instead of a pcr on arrival to England, you just need a lateral flow test, but there’s no more information than that are nhs lateral flow tests valid to cover this requirement, or is it a specific lateral…
Travel to Italy with kids who will have recovered from Covid 19
We have booked to fly to Sicily on Oct 24. I have a 12 year old and 10 year old. They both have Covid currently. The Italian health website mentions proof of recovery is all which is needed but I phoned my doctors and 119 and both of them were no use. Where can I obtain this from once they are out of isolation?
Travelling to Spain with a child that has just had COVID
I’m hopeful someone here has been through this before me as it’s a god damn nightmare. In short we fly to Benidorm on the 11th in the AM with Jet2. My oldest child (12) tested positive for COVID last Wednesday, so literally JUST before we fly on Monday 11th she comes out of isolation. I’ve contacted Jet2 which was a…
Business trip to France
Hi I'm just checking here as I'm getting confused (not travelled overseas since pre Covid). If I travel to France for either a day trip or over night stay and am fully vaccinated, based on what I am reading, I can just enter and show my NHS app to prove vaccinated? No tests etc required on the way in? Do I need to test on…
Is it ok to go travelling?
It’s a relatively ideal moment for my partner and I to go travelling - we want to do 6 months away. However, in the context of covid, is it a) safe b) morally right and c) as fun Would love your thoughts on the matter as I cannot decide!
Day 2 test - do I need to book it before leaving the UK or just before returning?
If I understand it correctly, coming back from an amber country (& fully vaccinated) after 19 July I need to have a day 2 test booked to put on the passenger locator fom, before travveling home? Is that correct? I do not need it before leaving the UK and make the booking online while I'm abroad? The reason I'm asking is…
Lastminute.com refund help
Hi. Back in March 2020 me and 8 others were supposed to go to Las Vegas for my brothers stag do. The best man booked through lastminute.com. Unfortunately the inevitable happened where a week before we were supposed to go Trump enforced a travel ban for the UK due to COVID 19. This resulted in our trip being cancelled. I…
Airbnb
I've booked an Airbnb holiday for March 2022 but now unable to make it. Terms say when cancelling you have to pay the first 30 days accommodation.For such a long notice this seams highly unreasonable. Has anyone found a way around this?Thanks
Under 18 only 1 Jab
Hi we have 2 under 18 who have had their first jab. We went to get their second jab yesterday and have been told they can’t have the second jab until they are 18. We are due to fly to Spain. Are they classified as fully vaccinated or do we still have to do all the tests for them? Thanks
Greece - Current Rules
Hi all, I'm very sorry if someone has covered this elsewhere, I was just hoping for clarification from a real person. I am travelling to Crete on the 9th Oct, (I'm double vaccinated), am I correct in saying I don't need to buy a test prior to flying now the rules have changed? Do I need to buy a test on returning? Many…
Using pre-departure PCR test for your 2 day after return test
Hi everyone, does anyone know if you can use a PCR test which was ordered to comply with the (current) pre-departure test required within 72hrs before you return to the UK for different travel test requirements? Now the rules are changing, I no longer need to do a pre-departure test, but i'd already bought the test so can…
Randox PCR Tests - are they really non refundable - the Consumer Rights Act suggests otherwise !
Hi - Booked 2 pcr tests from Randox (£86) but they arrived late and so we had to book 2 drive through tests (from Randox ... £120) to make the travel deadline. So we now have 2 pre-departure PCR tests we cant use. Tried to contact Randox and ask to either (i) use them as a day 2 test instead (they are the same tests) or…
Covid travel pass - suddenly only showing 1 dose
Hi everyone, Wonder if any vaccine trial volunteers have experience of travelling with the Covid Pass? Mine's doing something funny all of a sudden and I have to travel to Greece in 3 days! I was on the trial for the AstraZeneca vaccine and got my first dose in June 2020. Second dose in April 2021 when my turn came on the…
Looking to get in-person PCR test in London.
Hey everyone, I need to get a PCR test (specifically; an RT-PCR test) so I can get on my flight but I'm not really sure about where to get my PCR done. Initially I was going to go with Randox as the agent I booked the flight from gave me a discount code for their PCR test but after reading so many negative reviews about…
Jet2 Cancelling a part of a package.
JET2 just informed via email (No idea if this is new or been going on for months) that the Transfers from airport to Playa De Las Americas are all cancelled until further notice. No reason, no alternative offered, no partial refund, no offer to reschedule or cancel etc. Views from experts on if this is acceptable to just…
Covid insurance India
Hi everyone - my parents are travelling to India next week and I just wanted to know if anyone could recommend a good travel insurance that would cover covid changes as well Also they are 72 and 63 yrs old and they will be going for 6 months- when I tried using online comparison sites I couldn't get any results maybe…
C19 Antigen Test for return from Spain. Have i got this right and what is the catch?
Looking to go to Spain next month and was mugging up on the current requirements for returning back to UK. As I understand it, I can purchase an antigen test from C19 to take with me, test myself at the appropriate timeslot and then upload the results to obtain the necessary certification emailed to me within a short time…
Travel to Portugal - NHS COVID App
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has flown to mainland Portugal in the last few days, and if they are accepting the NHS Covid App (or NHS vaccine certificate) as proof of double vaccination. I'm due to fly to Portugal with BA in 10 days time, and am wondering if I need to fork out for (2xAdults) Covid tests before departure…

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NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.

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