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Airlines don't have to compensate travellers whose flights are delayed by "unruly behaviour" by other passengers, according to a new ruling from a European court on a case which involved a passenger biting and assaulting others on board. 
12 June 2020
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App-based bank N26 has announced it will stop operating in the UK, with its accounts to close on 15 April 2020.
11 February 2020
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European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) issued in the UK will no longer feature the European symbol. But don't worry, they will still be accepted in participating countries until at least the end of 2020. 
10 February 2020
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The price of making an international call from the UK to another EU country will be capped at around 20p/min from today – but you're still likely to be able to save by calling via the internet.
15 May 2019
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Some major insurers have told MoneySavingExpert.com they've started issuing 'green cards' to motorists who want to drive in the EU in case of a no-deal Brexit – but one big name isn't yet providing them. Here's how to apply and how long each insurer will take to send them.
13 February 2019
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Some EE and BT Mobile customers who fail credit checks can't use their UK minutes, texts and data when travelling in Europe – despite new rules coming in this summer aimed at letting you use your UK allowance for free elsewhere in the EU.
30 August 2017
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Mobile network iD Mobile has been wrongly charging customers for using their phones abroad since the introduction of free roaming calls in the EU, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
16 August 2017
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UK passengers flying to and from Europe are facing long queues at some airports due to tougher immigration checks. If you miss a flight there's little chance of compensation or a successful travel insurance claim but there are steps you can take to mitigate against problems.
2 August 2017
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Calling a foreign number in the European Union from your mobile? Bizarrely it costs more if you do it from the UK than anywhere else in the EU under new roaming rules, which come into effect today.
15 June 2017
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Mobile network giant EE has become the first provider to confirm some customers with high data packages WILL face extra charges to use their full UK allowance while travelling in Europe, even after a supposed 'ban' on EU roaming charges has come into effect.
8 May 2017

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