Holiday problems unpacked: Refunds, vouchers and booking ahead 

For anyone with imminent travel plans, the implications are bleak, writes Tom Chesshyre We’ve had a record number of enquiries from readers this week — hardly surprising given how coronavirus has turned the travel world upside down. With the Government advising against all non-essential overseas trips until April 16 (a period that could be extended) … Read more

Children eligible for free school meals to get weekly vouchers worth £15 instead

Children eligible for free school meals are to get weekly vouchers worth £15 instead due to coronavirus closures Pupils are to receive the payments next week as part of a new national scheme Vouchers equal £3 a day – 70p more than what schools are paid to provide meals The project, run by one company … Read more

Gift vouchers that never give: The problems with ‘experience days’

Gift vouchers that never give: Why you shouldn’t buy trendy ‘experience days’ like wine-tasting as presents without checking the small print Complaints soaring about vouchers for experiences — such as spa days A common gripe is that there is a very limited number of dates to choose from Look out for short expiry periods, some … Read more