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Portugal removed from ‘green list’ of Covid travel destinations

Ministers removed Portugal from the travel “green list” amid increasing worries that coronavirus variants could scupper domestic reopening, with studies indicating the type now dominant in the UK is almost twice as likely to cause serious illness as the one it replaced. The removal of Portugal – the only mainstream tourist destination to which Britons …

How will Portugal’s removal from Covid ‘green list’ affect you?

Portugal’s removal from the green list of countries has been described as a disaster for the travel industry. The country had been seen as the one ray of sunshine for UK holidaymakers, and the decision will be a serious blow to the country’s tourism industry. It’s all the more baffling as it comes less than …

Why is a refund from supermarket Asda not on the cards?

Asda failed to deliver an online food order and, three weeks later, I’m still £111.87 out of pocket. I paid using Asda Christmas Savings Cards marketed as a way to “take the financial pressure off”. Had I used a credit card, I would have a further source of redress. Each person I speak to seems …

Stamp duty holiday extension prompts rise in mortgage demand

Rishi Sunak’s six-month extension of the government’s stamp duty holiday prompted a fresh surge in demand for home loans, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England. Threadneedle Street data showed that in April – the month after the chancellor’s budget announcement – the number of mortgage approvals climbed from 83,400 to 86,900, …

How have you been affected by the eviction ban ending?

The eviction ban in England was lifted on 31 May leaving nearly two million private renters concerned about whether they will be able to find another property if they lose their home. We would like to hear from those who have been affected by the eviction ban ending. Share your experiences Have you lost, or …