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Mobile providers will be forced to send mandatory roaming alerts to travellers under new plans outlined by telecoms regulator Ofcom today. MoneySavingExpert.com has repeatedly called for consumers' roaming rights to be increased after protections ended following Brexit – and we now want to see these new rules brought in as quickly as possible.
20 July 2023
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Many airports' fees to drop off passengers have soared by two thirds in the last year, and three airports now have a minimum charge of at least £6, a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation reveals. But if you don't want to pay, most airports have free drop-off areas, often in long-stay car parks with shuttle buses running to the terminal – we've full airport-by-airport help below.
17 July 2023
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First Direct has scrapped all fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals on its debit card for both new and existing customers, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. 
30 June 2023
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"Don't pay to pay abroad," is the key message from MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, during which he details the best overseas travel cards, his pick of prepaid travel cards and how to get the best rates when exchanging cash.
21 June 2023
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If you're booking your next holiday, watch out for fake deals, clone websites and bogus cancellations, as criminals are ramping up their efforts to trick holidaymakers out of their money this summer.
20 June 2023
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If you're on jobseeker's allowance or job hunting and claiming universal credit, you may be able to get a free railcard from the Jobcentre which gives 50% off many rail tickets, thanks to a little-known discount scheme.
22 May 2023
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British Airways passengers who accepted vouchers for Covid-19 disrupted flights or holidays now have until September 2024 to use them, as the airline has extended their validity again for a further 12 months. Below we've got all you need to know about the extension. 
21 April 2023
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Rail fares in England and Wales will rise by up to 5.9% this week. The increase will come into effect on 5 March. Before the coronavirus pandemic, fare hikes normally came into force in January but in 2021 and 2022 they arrived in March, and that'll also be the case for 2023. 
27 February 2023
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Over seven million Brits saved on their passport applications by applying online instead of using a paper form last year – but more than a million missed out, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) can reveal. If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, here's how to renew it for less.
3 February 2023
Passport fees set to rise
If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, renew it now – as application fees are due to rise by about 9% tomorrow (Thursday 2 February).
1 February 2023

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