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THE POUND to euro exchange rate has remained high this week as the month of February begins. According to experts, GBP could improve further this week. So what does this all mean for your holidays and travel money?

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THE POUND to euro exchange rate has slipped against the euro this morning after breaking the 1.13 barrier yesterday; however, experts say GBP has held up admirably - what does this mean for your travel money?

THE POUND to euro exchange rate has rocketed in the last 24 hours as markets grow optimistic about the covid vaccine rollout in the UK. What does this all mean for your travel money - should you exchange leftover currency?

The pound reached a fresh three-year high against the dollar (GBPUSD=X) on Wednesday, trading at $1.3758, its strongest level level since May 2018. It was also 0.15% up against the euro (GBPEUR=X) at €1.1312. Despite rising cases of coronavirus infections and the spread of a new “more deadly” variant, traders were optimistic about the UK’s vaccine rollout. Michael Brown, currency expert at Caxton FX, said that sterling has traded well over the...

Permission granted for 130 homes on two sites ); PLANS to build up to 130 homes in Watlington have been approved. Providence Land is to build up to 70 properties on land north-east of Cuxham Road and up to another 60 west of Pyrton Lane. The sites were earmarked for 60 and 38 respectively in the town’s neighbourhood plan. The developments will include a section of the “edge road”, or bypass, running to the north-west of the town, which is seen as vital in helping to take traffic out of th...

A TAXI company is working to bring an end to the pandemic – one vaccination at a time. City Cabs in Brighton and Hove is offering free taxi rides to the Brighton Racecourse vaccination site for the over 80s – if they are living in Brighton. The initiative is currently being funded by City Cabs boss Andy Cheesman, who has been paying the cabbies out of his own pocket. However, a city publican is helping the company expand the “kind-hearted” initiative by raising £5,000 under the...

Patients in eligible groups will receive their invitation to attend either by text message or phone call. Dr Catherine Rogers, clinical director for North Shropshire Primary Care Network, said: “We are pleased and excited that north Shropshire patients will have a GP-led facility within their vicinity. "At the moment we are expecting both Pfizer/BioNtech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines. "This is great news as we will now be able to work together to offer vaccinations across the whole of north...

“With December’s number rounding out the retail environment for 2020 the trends are clear for all to see; record declines for clothing, fuel and department stores with record increases for food stores and online shopping. “With lockdown extending into January and beyond, the typical New Year sales impulse are likely to be absent from any upcoming numbers. "We must also take noises from international businesses on supply chain delays as a result of the new trade rules of Brexit seriously. ...

The new rules have seen many airlines such as Jet2 cancel all their flights and holidays. James Lynn, co-CEO and co-founder of travel debit card Currensea has offered his advice for Britons looking to book a holiday and beat the summer rush. He said: “Now is actually a great time to book your summer holiday because flights and hotels are excellent value thanks to the January sales and uncertainty around the COVID travel restrictions.” READ MORE However, he added that Britons need to follow ...