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Most MoneySavers WON'T risk going on holiday abroad without travel insurance, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. However, those holidaying in the UK said they are less likely to take out an insurance policy. 
9 June 2022
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AXA Insurance UK will no longer sell own-brand overseas and UK travel insurance policies to new customers, the firm has announced. However, existing policyholders remain covered for the duration of their policy.
24 March 2022
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Holidaymakers from the UK will be banned from entering France from 00.01am on Saturday 18 December, whether they are vaccinated or not. Only those with a "compelling" reason will now be able to enter the country but this doesn't include travel for tourist or business reasons.
16 December 2021
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Nationwide has decided to axe its free European travel insurance offer for all existing FlexAccount  customers who still have it from 31 December. This follows its earlier decision to stop offering the perk to new FlexAccount customers back in December 2016.
3 September 2021
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Travellers returning to the UK from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City will have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Sunday 18 October. 
15 October 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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Nationwide has started telling customers about changes it's making to its FlexPlus packaged bank account in November, which include slashing in-credit interest and raising overdraft fees for many. We've full details of the changes below, plus our analysis of whether the account will still be worth it.
27 August 2019
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The parent company of travel firms Late Rooms and Super Break has gone into administration – if you've booked a trip or you're on holiday at the moment, here's what you need to know.
2 August 2019
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Travel insurance firms may have to direct customers with medical conditions to providers that can cover them, under new rules proposed by the financial regulator.
16 July 2019
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App-only bank Monzo has launched a premium service, with the option to pay more for features such as travel insurance and extra fee-free cash withdrawals while abroad – but is it any good?
25 April 2019

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