This week we’ve been inundated by requests for help with coronavirus-related travel problems. Getting to the grocery shop is tricky enough these days, let alone organising a holiday. This is especially true because no one knows exactly when travel restrictions will be lifted. And, of course, plenty of people have already had trips cancelled and are … Read more
Thousands of British children are going hungry because the French firm behind the government’s free school meals scheme can’t supply enough food vouchers. Parents have been unable to claim the coupons they need to buy groceries during the coronavirus lockdown because the private company paid millions to run it couldn’t deal with a deluge of inquiries. … Read more
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 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: 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
Time to check your Tesco Clubcard points: Millions of unused vouchers expire soon – equivalent to 650,000 weekly shops Tesco Clubcard customers are advised to check their vouchers this month Millions of unused vouchers are set to expire at the end of February London, Manchester and Bristol have the most to lose if they don’t … Read more