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With a summer of disruption ahead, it pays to know about your consumer rights
The Heathrow cap, flight cancellations and rising Covid cases mean it pays travellers to prepare
We’re seeking readers who have had issues with travel companies or insurance firms
The two companies have been in a long-running legal battle over bookings
Cover can reduce risks but cannot help dodge official bans
People risking booking a staycation should choose carefully
From an album of precious family memories to sculptural jewellery, our tastemakers pick the most thoughtful gifts for the festive season
Making a ‘Money Claim Online’ is an alternative option for consumers seeking redress
Warning of more job losses and company collapses as refunds strain finances
Policies that pay out to people who contract the disease on holiday are increasingly common
Fraudsters capitalise on uncertainty surrounding coronavirus travel restrictions
GoCompare reports 277 per cent spike in policy sales in past seven days
Customers have the chance to claim a refund if the white stuff is in short supply
Finding a good credit card deal when you’re older is more difficult
Israeli tech start-up Setoo offers cover for European holidays
150,000 holidaymakers stranded abroad, while hundreds of thousands face uncertainty about future travel plans
The cost of private medical insurance is the least of your worries when you can no longer put on your socks
Regulators propose new rules, including directing customers to rival insurance companies
I’m worried about the possible effects of leaving the EU on our holiday plans
As fears of ‘no-deal’ rise, I’m opting for a staycation next year
Shop around to beat sky-high cost of cover for those with medical conditions
Some companies want to do much less covering of risk and focus on services for customers. But they will face stiff competition
City watchdog proposes ‘signposting system’ to help people obtain cheaper premiums
From airline charges to bogus property rentals, here are the things to look out for
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