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Half of holiday-makers leave travel insurance until last minute
Over half of holidaymakers delay buying cover, opting not to take out travel insurance as soon as they book their holiday, research from Moneysupermarket.com has found.
Two thirds of Brits don't have travel insurance
Two thirds of Brits traveling for Christmas have not taken out insurance, Direct Line reveals.
Important things to remember when planning your gap year
Planning a gap year can be a daunting task, particularly if you intend to travel abroad and it will be your first time out of the country for an extended period of time.
Lastminute.com launches credit card with reward points
Leisure website lastminute.com is introducing its own credit card, offering a rewards programme where shoppers can earn points on all card purchases, combined with exclusive offers on travel and lifestyle products.
Royal Wedding creates travel spike
The forthcoming Royal Wedding has created a spike in travel activity both in and out of the UK. More than double the number of Brits will be escaping to foreign countries over the four-day Bank Holiday weekend when compared with the same time last year.
Get your travel insurance before your 2011 getaway
It's been over a year since the Ash Cloud caused chaos for thousands of Brits on their travels. The Associations of British Insurers (ABI) has put together new guidance to help consumers find the right travel insurance policy for their 2011 trip.
New debit card could save overseas travelers thousands
A new debit card is offering customers free overseas debit card transactions. The Gold Classic Current Account from Norwich & Peterborough Building Society could save you £12 for every £250 you withdraw in local currency abroad.
Christmas holiday makers warned on using credit cards abroad
A leading supermarket bank is warning those lucky enough to beat the winter travel chaos to get away on their Christmas break may find their silver lining has a cloud in it if they are not careful with their purchases.
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Leeds unveils new cash ISA range
Leeds Building Society has launched a new trio of easy access fixed rate cash ISAs. The one year fixed rate ISA offers a 2.5 per cent return, the two year version pays 2.75 per cent and the three year account pays three per cent. Personal loan rates 'drop 2 per cent'
The average rate of a personal loan has dropped, according to comparison website Moneysupermarket.com. Figures from the site suggest that rates are 2 per cent lower than they were in 2008. |
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