Author: Team@HolidayCurrencyExchange
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Euro in freefall
Since Theresa May announced the dates in her Brexit plan the pound started to drop, she said “it is not going to be plain sailing” and that sent shock waves. Everyone knew it but when someone such as the prime minister actually says it then markets start shifting. The chart above says it all –…
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Plan to charge £17.50 to beat airport queues
The UK government is considering introducing an option for people to pay £17.50 to beat airport security queues. The ‘fast-track’ fees would be aimed at easing congestion at passport desks, which has soared to unprecedented levels at some airports. Londons Heathrow and Gatwick airports already offer the chance to pay up to £12.50 to use…
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Plastic £5 is 3 weeks old
Not foreign currency, but its now been three weeks since the first ‘new’ £5 notes were issued in the UK. Have you seen one yet? If you got one have you spent it or held onto it? The new notes have many security features and also enhancements for the visually impaired. This short video from…
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Euro continues to dive
The £/Euro rate is continuing to drop – where will it stop? We’re certainly as unsure as everyone else, but at the moment its all freefall in terms of rates. Take a look at the following graph: Euro rate over the last 18months. So, always keep an eye on rates and if you see a…
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Getting a visa to live in New Zealand
“New Zealanders believe life is for living. It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends. Explore the new life that you and your family could enjoy in New Zealand.” This is the quote from the New Zealand immigration website. Sounds inviting, doesn’t it. This is a first in our series…
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UK has voted out of EU
We will be keeping a close eye on what happens today. The UK has voted to leave the EU, nobody is entirely certain of the timeline of events so far and what will happen in political terms and currency markets over the next few hours, days and weeks. However, one thing is for certain is…
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Pound makes strong gains against Dollar
The pound has strengthened sharply against the US Dollar in early trading this morning, bouncing back from last week’s losses. Earlier today the pound was more than two cents higher against the dollar at $1.4595 and at one point was trading as high as $1.4621, last week the amount was lower. This weeks is likely…
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UK urged to relax Tunisia travel ban
Tunisia has asked the UK government to relax its advice warning “against all but essential travel to the country”. Travel to the country has been extremely low this year, some figures reporting a 90% drop in visitors from the UK to the country so far this year. The Foreign Office said the safety of British…
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Is the Euro picking up?
Its tricky to tell but the rate is a little better than it has been recently. In the last week the rate has increased to 1.2607 from last Tuesdays high of 1.248. Typically £750 will get you an extra €9 than it would have before. Only time will tell. The Euro In/Out vote will certainly…
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Currency Payday Deals
It is the start of the month and for many its payday weekend. The currency suppliers of the UK often recognise this and adjust their rates accordingly. Sometime they will offer better rates than usual, so its worth looking around. The last week of March is traditionally one of the busiest for summer holiday bookings,…