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With travel restrictions now being lifted, holidaymakers are once again boarding flights for trips abroad, but consumers are being warned that their travel insurance may not provide as much financial protection against disruptions caused by the pandemic as they believe

Holidaymakers are once again boarding flights for trips abroad, but consumers are being warned that their travel insurance

With Government warnings that we may not be able to travel abroad this summer, few will take the risk of booking a holiday at the moment, but for many consumers who have had 2020 holidays rebooked to 2021

With Government warnings that we may not be able to travel abroad this summer, few will take the risk of booking a holiday at the moment

Despite coming with a fee, its Santander Edge Up users can earn up to £30 a month cashback on essential spending.

Despite coming with a fee, its Santander Edge Up users can earn up to £30 a month cashback on essential spending.

Mortgage options for borrowers looking at holiday lets have increased by 72% since September 2021, rising to 320 options. This means choice is nearly double compared to March 2020.

Mortgage options for borrowers looking at holiday lets have increased by 72% since September 2021, rising to 320 options.

Travel insurance policies require an average wait time of almost 12 hours before allowing its users to claim cancellation cover, according to data collected from Moneyfacts in May. In some instances this can be as much as 24 hours before someone can claim, which can be less than ideal for an individual or family with no place to stay for free nearby while they await their next flight.

Travel insurance policies require an average wait time of almost 12 hours before allowing its users to claim cancellation cover.

As the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, holidaymakers who are planning to take a trip to Europe may also want to plan how they are going to spend their cash abroad. As the options for travelling abroad expand for many consumers, the upcoming Bank Holiday could be the perfect time for a trip to Europe.

As the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, holidaymakers who are planning to take a trip to Europe may want to plan how they are going to spend their cash abroad.

It also includes a £175 switching incentive on its 1st Account.

It also includes a £175 switching incentive on its 1st Account.

Four in 10 travel insurance policies do not offer protection for those whose holidays are disrupted due to strike action, according to research by Which?. If your flight is cancelled, even in the event of ongoing strikes, then you have a legal right to a full refund or a replacement flight to get you to your destination. This means if you are part-way through your journey, such as waiting at a connecting airport, then you have the right to request a flight back to your original airport of departure.

Four in 10 travel insurance policies do not offer protection for those whose holidays are disrupted due to strike action, according to research by Which?.

After being closed for more than two years, Heathrow’s Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers today, the airport announced. With the summer peak approaching, the move is expected to free up space in the airport’s other terminals. “Reopening Terminal 4 will give airlines at Heathrow extra space across the airport, helping them manage the impact additional travel documents continue to have on check-in times,” said John Holland-Kaye, CEO at Heathrow.

After being closed for more than two years, Heathrow’s Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers today, the airport announced.

The removal of the amber travel list, along with the reduction of the number of PCR tests fully vaccinated adults need to take while travelling overseas

The removal of the amber travel list, along with the reduction of the number of PCR tests fully vaccinated adults need to take while travelling overseas

From next week, international travel will once again be allowed for those living in England and many consumers are expected to book trips to jet off for long-awaited holidays

From next week, international travel will once again be allowed for those living in England and many consumers are expected to book trips to jet off

Just over one in five Brits are planning on taking a holiday during the upcoming Queen’s Jubilee weekend, according to Barclaycard’s latest Consumer Spending Index. Of this number, 84% of respondents are planning a trip abroad. “While concerns around rising household bills may continue to hamper spending on non-essential items, the upcoming Platinum Jubilee Weekend and summer months should provide opportunities for Brits to spend on celebrations and make the most of warmer weather,” said José Carvalho, Head of Consumer Products at Barclaycard.

Just over one in five Brits are planning on taking a holiday during the upcoming Queen’s Jubilee weekend, according to Barclaycard’s latest report.

With the long Easter weekend fast approaching, and summer on the horizon, many of you are probably thinking of taking a city break. However, with the cost of living showing no signs of slowing down, financing this holiday could become complex for some families. This is why some are considering a personal loan, or “holiday loan”, to help finance their getaway trip. Below we have discussed what you should know if you are considering a holiday loan.

Matt Tristram, of Loans Warehouse, spoke to Moneyfacts about the advantages of using a “holiday loan” to finance your getaway.

The latest annual Post Office Travel Money Long Haul Holiday Report, in partnership with long haul specialist, Travelbag, has revealed the sometimes shocking local prices charged for 10 common expenses for travellers.

The latest annual Post Office Travel Money Long Haul Holiday Report reveals the sometimes shocking local prices charged for 10 common expenses

With continued uncertainty around foreign travel, the UK-based holiday market is set to boom this summer and with new research showing that holiday let mortgage deals have bounced back to almost the same as what was available pre-pandemic, now could be a good time to invest in a holiday let

New research shows that holiday let mortgage deals have bounced back