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The UK’s ‘hotel quarantine’ scheme is already facing fears of meltdown with travellers still unable to book rooms just days before it is due to come into force. The government portal is still not live with less than 72 hours left to go until the first people are due to check in. A message on … Read more
Hundreds of teachers in London ‘book Covid vaccine through NHS booking link sent on Whatsapp’ – as parts of the country begin jabbing over-60s Staff member at London school said they were able to book a Covid-19 jab They added they were not in the top priority groups for the vaccines rollout Labour has repeatedly … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice around refunds from easyJet, Eurotunnel – and more. Q. We visited Kefalonia in Greece in 2019 and were intrigued by the neighbouring island of Ithaca. We want to book a package this summer. Any tips? Lisa Smith, Norwich, Norfolk. … Read more
Britons have raced to secure trips to popular spots like Costa Del Sol and Menorca in the hopes of reduced coronavirus restrictions by the summer, MailOnline can reveal. Reservations on rental cottages in the UK are 63 per cent higher than last year as others take the more cautious approach of planning a staycation amid … Read more
‘It’s common sense’: Jacinda Ardern issues a ‘strong warning’ after The Wiggles advertised New Zealand concert dates without first securing placements in hotel quarantine By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:03 GMT, 22 January 2021 | Updated: 05:03 GMT, 22 January 2021 Jacinda Arden has issued a ‘strong warning’ amid The Wiggles’ upcoming … Read more
Grant Shapps warns over-50s to think twice before booking a summer break despite growing vaccine hopes as easyJet holidays cancels trips until late March because of UK lockdown rules Holiday firms reported spike in bookings from older people amid vaccine rollout But Grant Shapps suggested today people should think twice before booking The Transport Secretary … Read more
Boss of London exhibition centre turned into Nightingale hospital is urging firms to start booking events again By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 5 December 2020 The boss of the giant London exhibition centre that was turned into a Nightingale hospital is urging firms … Read more
Holidaymakers using travel booking sites face ‘serious problems’ over refund policies and hidden fees, a consumer group has claimed. Which? said its survey of nearly 4,900 members indicated that customers are usually better off booking a package deal through a tour operator or going direct to an airline or accommodation provider. Booking sites offer consumers … Read more
Tesco says sorry to customers forced to queue online for hours as its website struggles to cope with surging demand for Christmas delivery slots – as Ocado is also overwhelmed Tesco forced to install an online queue system to handle ‘high volumes of traffic’ Tesco customers said on social media they were being made to wait … Read more
Popular travel booking sites are hit by huge data breach exposing millions of guests’ credit card numbers and personal details – could hackers have your info? Major booking platforms use cloud-based reservation service Prestige Software The company stored seven years’ worth of credit card data from hotel guests According to internet security group, the company did … Read more