Spending on holidays surged by 109 per cent in the week after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his roadmap out of lockdown, new research has revealed. Cultural exploits, such as spending on music festivals and theatres, took in 272 per cent more than the week before. 1) Book with a credit card: It is recommended to always pay by credit card if you can as it can protect you under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. If you do not have a credit card, pay by debit card, but never pay by cash or bank transfer as these are incredibly difficult to get refunds from. Paying by debit card might give some protection as you can often do a charge-back if a service isn't provided, but it's not guaranteed so a credit card is safer.

Source: The Nation March 06, 2021 07:52 UTC