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If you need to exchange pounds for Euros for your next trip, why not give Click & Collect a try?

We offer next day collection for many currencies if you order before 2pm. You'll get a choice of collection dates when you place your order and these can vary depending on the store. So it's worth checking nearby alternatives if you don't see a date that suits.

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With Click & Collect you can order your travel money online and pick it up from selected Tesco stores near you, or you can buy instantly from an in-store travel money bureau.

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How far could your Euros go?

Palma de mallorca – spain.

• Mid-range three-course meal for two: €47.50
• Cappuccino: €2.06
• 0.5 litre of beer: €2.50
• Soft drink: €1.87
• Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): €1.07
• Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): €4.00
• Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): €0.97
• One-way ticket on local transport: €1.50
• Litre of petrol: €1.37

Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.

Paris – France

• Mid-range three-course meal for two: €60.00
• Cappuccino: €3.67
• 0.5 litre of beer: €7.00
• Soft drink: €3.09
• Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): €1.83
• Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): €5.00
• Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): €1.50
• One-way ticket on local transport: €1.90
• Litre of petrol: €1.50

Florence – Italy

• Cappuccino: €1.29
• 0.5 litre of beer: €5.00
• Soft drink: €2.36
• Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): €1.53
• Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): €3.55
• Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): €0.99
• Litre of petrol: €1.49

Amsterdam – Netherlands

• Mid-range three-course meal for two: €75.00
• Cappuccino: €3.34
• Soft drink: €2.71
• Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): €1.78
• Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): €2.35
• One-way ticket on local transport: €3.20
• Litre of petrol: €1.67

Dublin – Ireland

• Mid-range three-course meal for two: €69.00
• Cappuccino: €3.43
• 0.5 litre of beer: €5.50
• Soft drink: €1.81
• Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): €1.45
• One-way ticket on local transport: €3.00
• Litre of petrol: €1.34

Buy before you fly

Benefits of planning ahead.

It's always a good idea to have some Euros handy for essentials like food, drink, tips and transport when you arrive.

Buying your Euros before you head off means you won’t need to worry about finding an ATM while you’re away. You’ll also be able to avoid any additional withdrawal charges.

It’s worth remembering that foreign exchange rates can go up and down. When you buy your Euros in advance, you can be sure of the rate you are going to get. Withdrawing cash abroad may not give you the same exchange rate.

Get your currency when it’s convenient for you

You can use Click & Collect to arrange a time to pick up your Euros as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or customer service desks. You can also use our home delivery service, which is free for online orders of £500 or more.

Exchange rates can change throughout the day and may vary depending on whether you buy in-store, online, or over the phone.

Some common questions about the Euro

The Euro is used in a range of European countries. It was created by the European Union in 1999 and launched in 2002, when it replaced the local currencies of most EU member states. So, when you travel to Italy or Spain, you need Euros to spend while you’re there instead of Lira or Peseta.

The Euro is used by a wide range of countries, most of them member states of the European Union – although some non-member countries use it too. If you’re travelling to the following countries, you can expect to use Euros:

• Austria Austria
• Belgium Belgium
• Croatia Croatia
• Cyprus Cyprus
• Estonia Estonia
• Finland Finland
• France France
• Germany Germany
• Greece Greece
• Ireland Ireland
• Italy Italy
• Latvia Latvia
• Luxembourg Luxembourg
• Malta Malta
• The Netherlands The Netherlands
• Portugal Portugal
• Slovakia Slovakia
• Slovenia Slovenia
• Spain Spain

There are also some non-euro member states that have agreed to use the Euro. They are:

• Andorra Andorra
• Monaco Monaco
• San Marino San Marino
• Vatican City Vatican City

Notes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. 500-Euro notes are no longer being printed, but existing banknotes remain legal tender and can continue to be used.

There are eight denominations of Euro coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, plus 1 and 2 Euros. Euro coins have a common side (the tail) and a national side (the head), which features country-specific designs. Regardless of the country of design, the coins can be used anywhere the Euro is accepted.

Euro coins and banknotes were designed by the European Central Bank to be attractive, secure and user-friendly. They all clearly have the amount of money they represent printed as part of the design.

The first series of banknotes was created to celebrate the Ages and styles of Europe and features bridges and buildings that are inspired by European architecture. The second series, called the Europa series, reworked the original designs to include more security features.

From 1 January 2023, Croatia replaced the local currency, the Croatian kuna, with the euro. This means that Croatia is the 20th country to join the eurozone, almost 10 years after initially joining the European Union.

Croatia has also joined the European Union’s borderless Schengen zone, allowing people to travel freely between member countries without going through border controls.

Looking for a different currency?

We sell over 50 currencies. Order online for home delivery or collect from selected Tesco stores.

Important information

Buying foreign currency using a credit or debit card.

No matter how you purchase your travel money, whether it be in store, online or over the phone, you will not be charged any card handling fee by us. However, regardless of your card type, your card provider may apply fees, e.g. cash advance fees or other fees, so please check with them before you purchase your travel money.

Click & Collect cancellations

You can cancel a Click & Collect order any time prior to collection. We'll refund you with the full Sterling amount that you paid for your order, unless you cancel less than 24 hours before your collection date, in which case we'll charge a £10 late cancellation fee.

We are unable to refund any fees charged by your card issuer, so please contact them if you have any further queries.

When you get home, we'll buy your travel money back

Let us turn your unspent holiday money into Pounds. It couldn't be simpler.

Just pop into one of our in-store Travel Money Bureaux when you get home. We buy back all the currencies we sell in most banknote values and also the Multi-currency Cash Passport™. Buy back rates may vary during the day.

It doesn't matter where you bought your travel money, even if it wasn't from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau, we'll still buy it back.

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Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex

Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered No. 04621879. Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered No. 03797356. Registered Office for both companies: Worldwide House, Thorpewood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.

Multi-currency Cash Passport is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Clubcard Prices

Clubcard Prices are available on the sell rate only for currencies in stock online, on your date of purchase. The Clubcard Price will be better than the standard rate advertised online on the date of purchase. When purchasing online you must enter a valid Clubcard number to obtain the Clubcard Price rate. Exchange rates may vary whether buying in store, online or by phone.

Clubcard Prices apply to foreign currency notes in stock on your date of online purchase. Due to constant market and currency fluctuations, rates on the date of purchase cannot be compared to another day’s rates. The actual rate you receive may vary depending on market fluctuations. Clubcard data is captured by Travelex on behalf of Tesco Bank.

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How to get to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley by Bus, Train or Tramlink?

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Directions to Tesco Travel Money (Crawley) with public transport

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Bus stations near Tesco Travel Money in Crawley

• Northgate Avenue North, Crawley, 2 min walk, VIEW
• Woolborough Lane, Northgate, 4 min walk, VIEW
• Hazelwick School, Three Bridges, 7 min walk, VIEW
• Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, 9 min walk, VIEW
• Three Bridges Station, Three Bridges, 9 min walk, VIEW

Train stations near Tesco Travel Money in Crawley

• Crawley, 23 min walk, VIEW
• Gatwick Airport, 52 min walk, VIEW

Bus lines to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley

• 2, Three Bridges, VIEW
• 22, Crawley, VIEW
• 400, Caterham, VIEW
• 420, Sutton Common, VIEW
• 460, Gossops Green, VIEW
• 100, Crawley, VIEW
• 603, Tinsley Green, VIEW
• 20, Langshott, VIEW
• 3, Bewbush - Crawley - Gatwick Airport, VIEW
• 4, Gatwick - County Oak - Crawley - Three Bridges, VIEW
• 5, Gatwick - Crawley - Three Bridges - Pound Hill, VIEW
• 62, Crawley - Cuckfield - Haywards Heath - Franklands, VIEW
• 84, Crawley - East Grinstead, VIEW
• 272, Brighton - Burgess Hill - Haywards Heath - Crawley, VIEW
• 281, Crawley - East Grinstead - Lingfield, VIEW
• 291, Crawley - East Grinstead - Tunbridge Wells, VIEW
• 693, Forge Wood - St Wilfred's School, VIEW

What are the nearest stations to Tesco Travel Money?

The nearest stations to Tesco Travel Money are:

• Northgate Avenue North, Crawley is 73 meters away, 2 min walk.
• Woolborough Lane, Northgate is 266 meters away, 4 min walk.
• Hazelwick School, Three Bridges is 456 meters away, 7 min walk.
• Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges is 631 meters away, 9 min walk.
• Three Bridges Station, Three Bridges is 665 meters away, 9 min walk.
• Crawley is 1786 meters away, 23 min walk.
• Gatwick Airport is 4034 meters away, 52 min walk.

Which Bus lines stop near Tesco Travel Money?

These Bus lines stop near Tesco Travel Money:  100 , 20 , 200 , 420 , 460

Which Train lines stop near Tesco Travel Money?

These Train lines stop near Tesco Travel Money:  SOUTHERN , THAMESLINK

What’s the nearest train station to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The nearest train station to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley is Crawley. It’s a 23 min walk away.

What’s the nearest bus stop to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The nearest bus stop to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley is Northgate Avenue North, Crawley. It’s a 2 min walk away.

What time is the first Train to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The SOUTHERN is the first Train that goes to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley. It stops nearby at 03:59.

What time is the last Train to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The THAMESLINK is the last Train that goes to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley. It stops nearby at 04:31.

What time is the first Bus to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The 4 is the first Bus that goes to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley. It stops nearby at 03:08.

What time is the last Bus to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley?

The 20 is the last Bus that goes to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley. It stops nearby at 02:40.

How much is the Bus fare to Tesco Travel Money?

The Bus fare to Tesco Travel Money costs about £1.00 - £1.75.

How much is the Train fare to Tesco Travel Money?

The Train fare to Tesco Travel Money costs about £2.80 - £15.30.

How much is the Tramlink fare to Tesco Travel Money?

The Tramlink fare to Tesco Travel Money costs about £1.75.

Public Transit to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley

Wondering how to get to Tesco Travel Money in Crawley, United Kingdom? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Tesco Travel Money with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Tesco Travel Money in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Tesco Travel Money? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Northgate Avenue North; Woolborough Lane; Hazelwick School; Hazelwick Avenue; Three Bridges Station; Crawley; Gatwick Airport.

Bus: 100 20 200 420 460 Train: SOUTHERN THAMESLINK

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Tesco Travel Money easily from the Moovit App or Website.

We make riding to Tesco Travel Money easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in Crawley, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. You don’t need to download an individual bus app or train app, Moovit is your all-in-one transit app that helps you find the best bus time or train time available.

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Tesco Travel Money Address: Crawley Crawley RH10 1 street in Crawley

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Crawley Extra

Quieter hours.

• Automatic doors
• Baby changing facilities
• Blue Badge/accessible parking bays
• Defibrillator
• Hearing loop system
• Quiet space
• Seat(s) available
• Step-free standard toilet
• Step-free standard toilet with grab rails

This store donates to FareShare

What can I find at Crawley Extra?

Refuel your car after you've filled your basket at our petrol filling station

Find competitive exchange rates at our in-store travel money bureau

Pick up NHS and private prescriptions, and get advice from our in-store Pharmacy team

Get the latest women's, men's and kids' styles while you're doing your weekly shop

Popular services

• Electric vehicle charging point
• Click+Collect
• Scan as you Shop
• Tesco Mobile
• Waves – hand car wash

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Facilities and services.

• Battery recycling
• Console games
• Food bank collection
• Passport photo booth
• Recycling point
• Soft plastics recycling
• Taxi Freephone

Money and postal

• InPost Lockers
• Tesco Bank deposits

Food counters

Eat in and takeaway.

• Costa Coffee Café
• Costa Express
• Krispy Kreme
• Urban Legend
• Momentum99 fuel

Health, beauty and personal care

• Vision Express

In-store concessions

• IKEA-Click and Collect
• Max photo shop

About Tesco Crawley Extra

Looking for great-value groceries and household essentials? Head to your local Tesco Extra in Crawley, where you'll find a wide range of food and drinks, homeware and more. So shop in-store and collect Clubcard points today.

Available food ranges

• African-Caribbean
• Grab and go – cold deli

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Frequently asked questions.

Our colleagues in store are really busy and unfortunately are unable to be contacted directly. For commonly asked questions about our store please visit our help pages here https://www.tesco.com/help/

We have fuel deliveries arriving all the time, for all grades of fuel. Our customer service team are unable to give accurate availability or prices on fuel as the information may change by the time that you get to the petrol filling station. To find out the latest fuel price and availability, please visit your local petrol filling station.

Our Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app now allows you to check the stock in any of your local stores, or simply check the next time you come in. You can download our app here .

Our Store Locator shows the times when fuel is available at our petrol filling stations. If you would like to know when the kiosk is open, just ask one of our in-store colleagues when you're next in.

We always do our best to look after items you've lost. If you think you've left something behind, the best way to find out is to pop back in to the store. If you're returning to a Superstore or Extra, please ask at the Customer Service Desk. For Express stores, please speak to a Duty Manager. We only keep bank cards until the end of the next working day. If you think you've left your card behind, please contact your bank.

Please check the 'Facilities and Services' section of our Store Locator, to see if there's a Photo Booth available.

You can go to this page https://www.tescobank.com/travel-money/ , or ask our Travel Money colleagues, at the Travel Money Kiosk, next time you visit the store.

Free parking is available in most of our stores, but time is limited to a maximum stay, depending on where the store is situated. Where there is a maximum parking time, our car parks have signs which clearly display the terms and conditions of using the car park, including the maximum stay time. This time limit should also be shown on a sign at the entrance. For more information, please click on this link - https://www.tesco.com/help/in-store-faq/ .

The opening times of in-store mezzanine floors, for ranges like F&F and electrical items, may vary from the main store. Please ask an in-store colleague on your next visit.

We're committed to ensuring all packaging materials are fully recyclable by 2025 and aim to use as much recycled content as we can. Please check the 'Facilities and Services' section of our Store Locator, to check what specific recycling facilities the Store has available. All of our Superstores and Extra stores have recycling points for soft plastic where you can return previously unrecycled soft plastic, from any brand or retailer, including cucumbers wraps, salad bags, bread wrappers, and crisp packets. You can read about what we're doing here https://www.tescoplc.com/sustainability/taking-action/environment/packaging/ .

We'd like you to be happy with everything you purchase from Tesco. Should you change your mind about your purchase, please return the product with your proof of purchase, within 30 days, and we'll happily offer a replacement or refund. Please be aware that some products have different return time limits and exceptions when you change your mind. For specific return requirements and for information on how to return a product please click on this link - https://www.tesco.com/help/returns-policy/ .

The Customer Service Desks in our larger stores are generally open from 8am to 10pm. This may vary, please ask an in-store colleague on your next visit.

We have different partners depending on the type of car park used, you will find the different ways to pay on the Parking Charge Notice you've received. For more information, please click on this link - https://www.tesco.com/help/in-store-faq/ .

Please email [email protected] with the name of the store, a description of what happened and all the information we need to locate the footage. Once we've received your request, we'll respond within 30 days.

You'll find information to help you with this, and other Tesco Mobile queries, here .

Our Community Champions can be very busy but will usually respond within 7 working days after you contact them. If you're looking to request a booking at your local store, please register your charity here https://www.tasteattesco.com/Charity.aspx . For more information click here https://www.tesco.com/help/in-store-faq/ .

If you ask when you're next in store, one of our colleagues will be able to let you know.

You can buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from our tobacco kiosk. If you would like to know the kiosk opening hours, please ask when you're next in store.

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We know it's tough right now. See how we can help you spend less* and how you can use a Clubcard to get more for your money.

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If you're a community group or charity looking to collaborate with us, please email your local store directly. For in-store charity collections, these are managed by N2O. Visit https://www.tasteattesco.com/charity-collections to register online to arrange a collection and find out more information.

Community Grants

Applications are always open for our Community Grants blue token programme. Groups need to apply through our charity partner Groundwork.

Food surplus

Our unsold food is collected by local community groups at the end of every day. Groups need to register through our charity partner FareShare.

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UK's Tesco Forecasts Profit Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves

UK's Tesco Forecasts Profit Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves

FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks next to a photographic depiction of tomatoes on a Tesco supermarket as Britain experiences a seasonal shortage of some fruit and vegetables, in London, Britain, February 26, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

By James Davey

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's biggest retailer Tesco forecast a further rise in profit on Wednesday, citing early signs of improving consumer sentiment, after customer wins from rivals helped drive an 11% jump last year.

CEO Ken Murphy said easing food inflation, lower energy prices and employment levels holding up made him "quite positive" for 2024.

"There is loads of uncertainty out there, but I see a gentle improvement in customer sentiment, and our business is in really good shape," he told reporters on Wednesday.

His comments chimed with recent survey data showing signs Britain's two-year cost of living crisis is easing, with confidence improving among UK consumers about the outlook for their finances and the number struggling to pay their bills down year-on-year.

The supermarket group, which has a 27.3% share of Britain's grocery market, up 40 basis points on the year, forecast retail adjusted operating profit, its key profit measure, of "at least" 2.8 billion pounds ($3.55 billion) for its 2024/25 year.

It made 2.76 billion pounds in the year to Feb. 24, 2024, slightly ahead of guidance of 2.75 billion pounds and up from 2.49 billion pounds in the previous year.

Sales, excluding VAT sales tax and fuel, rose 7.4% to 61.5 billion pounds, with UK like-for-like sales up 7.7%, supported by a rise in volumes, or number of items sold, in the second half.

Tesco's shares were up 3.8%, extending year-on-year gains to 12%.

"Customers are choosing to shop more at Tesco, which is reflected in growing market share as they respond to the improvements we've made to the value and quality of our products," said Murphy.

He highlighted customer wins from premium retailers, with sales of the Tesco Finest brand up 15.7% during the year, exceeding 2 billion pounds.

UK consumers were still looking to save money by cooking and entertaining at home rather than dining out, he said.

Tesco was also benefiting from its strategy of matching the prices of discounter Aldi on key items, and the popularity of its Clubcard loyalty scheme, which provides lower prices for members.

These programmes have been financed by taking 1.2 billion pounds of costs out of the business over the past two years. A further 500 million pounds of savings are planned for 2024/25.

Tesco raised its dividend by 11% and said it would buy back a further 1 billion pounds' worth of shares over the next year.

"If they can keep the business well-invested and return the rest of the cash to shareholders, that seems a very sensible thing to do," said one top 40 investor in Tesco.

($1 = 0.7890 pounds)

(Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton and Jan Harvey)

Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters .

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A review was launched by the FCA earlier this year into whether people could be owed compensation for being charged too much for car loans, following a high number of complaints on historic agreements.

American Express has announced two major changes to its British Airways credit cards which help customers collect Avios points towards flights.

From November, the amount that BA Amex and BA Amex Premium Plus card holders will need to spend every year to get "two-for-one" companion vouchers will rise to £15,000.

That's a £3,000 rise in the minimum annual spend for Amex customers and £5,000 for Amex Premium Plus.

The companion vouchers mean customers can grab a second seat for someone travelling on the same flight, or a 50% discount on the Avios price of a solo flight.

That's not the only change, however, as American Express is also hiking the annual fee for its Amex Premium Plus card from £250 to £300 - an inflation-busting 20% increase.

The fee increase applies from today for new applicants. Existing cardholders will be hit with the rise for renewals from 1 August onwards.

Meanwhile, the US bank said the qualifying spend for companion vouchers will start from 1 November regardless of when membership is renewed.

That means some current customers may need to race to hit the lower minimum spend by 31 October.

American Express told consumer champion Which? that it occasionally makes changes to cardholders' account terms. A spokesperson said the companion voucher "remains an industry-leading credit card benefit", while both cards "continue to provide great value for customers".

Greece has announced a scheme to give "free" holidays to tourists affected by the wildfires that ravaged Rhodes last summer.

More than 20,000 tourists and locals were forced to flee homes and seaside hotels after blazes fanned by strong winds broke out on the island and burned for days in July 2023.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vowed  last year to offer a one-week free holiday in Rhodes to those whose holidays were cut short.

The country's government has now officially launched the "Rodos Week" scheme, which offers an e-voucher of between €300 and €500 compensation for a week's stay.

The general secretary of Greece's tourism ministry  told  The Guardian that it has been a "very complicated process not least, I think, because we’re the first country in the world to do this".

The amount holidaymakers can claim depends on the rank of the hotel they were originally staying in.

E-vouchers can be claimed during two phases: between now and May 31, and from 10 October to 11 November.

Only those who stayed in hotels are eligible for the scheme, the government said, with Airbnb accommodation excluded.

Yannis Papavasiliou, head of the island's union of hoteliers, said there has been good take up already with over 5,000 holidaymakers enrolling, according to The Guardian.

The airport where you're likely to face the longest delays has been revealed as one of the UK's biggest.

London Gatwick replaced Birmingham to top the list for 2023, with its departures nearly 27 minutes behind schedule, according to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data.

The West Sussex airport, the second-busiest in the UK behind Heathrow, was hit by air traffic control shortages across Europe last year and also had similar problems in its control tower.

In a statement, Gatwick said it was "working closely with our airline partners to improve on-time performance".

"The majority of cancellations are caused by poor weather, airspace constraints across Europe and inefficient third party ground operations," it said.

Luton airport followed with an average delay of almost 23 minutes, while Manchester took third place at nearly 22 minutes.

In contrast, holidaymakers flying from Belfast City (George Best) had the best experience, with the typical delay there just 12-and-a-half minutes in 2023.

Across all airports, the average delay was almost 20 minutes and 42 seconds - though this fell from 23 minutes and 12 seconds the previous year amid a boom in travel after the pandemic.

CAA director Tim Johnson said the aviation sector needed to "focus on resilience" before summer comes to "keep passenger disruption to a minimum".

All scheduled and chartered departures from UK airports with at least 1,000 outbound flights were included in the analysis, with cancellations excluded.

Naomi Leach, deputy editor of Which? Travel, said the latest figures point to "millions of passengers" experiencing "unacceptably long hold-ups last year".

"This cannot be allowed to become the new normal."

But the Airport Operators Association argued that data doesn't show "any of the context around operating in a global environment".

"Airports work extremely hard to minimise delays while providing a positive, safe and secure experience for passengers," it said.

We've all heard consumer advice that's repeated so often it almost becomes cliché. So, every Friday the Money team will get to the bottom of a different "fact" and decide whether it's a myth or must.

This week it is...

'You can't get a mortgage with a bad credit rating'

Just how important is keeping on top of your credit score when it comes to buying a home?

For this one, we've got the help of  Emma Steeley , chief executive at borrowing platform Aro. 

"The honest answer is that a bad credit rating can stop you from getting a mortgage, and a poor rating can throw some serious hurdles in your path," Emma says. 

"Despite this, it's not the end of the road if your credit rating isn't as rosy as you'd like it to be."

What counts as a bad credit score?

"In the worst-case scenario, this will likely mean you've defaulted on or missed payments, and debt has been escalated to the stage where legal action has been initiated," Emma says. 

An applicant left with a credit score below 325 is considered "poor" or even "very poor" by Equifax. 

A game of risk for lenders

Before we talk about what your credit score will do to an offer rate, it's important to understand the impact that the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio can have on this too, as it heavily influences the interest rate offered by lenders.

Your LTV ratio is used by lenders to decide how risky it is to lend you the money to buy your home. It compares how much of the property you will own - ie, how much deposit you can put down in relation to the property’s value - to how much they will need to lend to you to make up the difference.

"The lower your LTV ratio, the better the mortgage rate you're likely to be offered - the higher the LTV, the higher the risk for the lender," Emma says. 

"A higher credit score can help mitigate the impact of a high LTV, potentially resulting in a more favourable interest rate."

What to do if you have a poor credit score

The obvious answer here is to try to improve your credit score, by building your file with credit builder loans and/or secured cards.

"While the options may be limited and less favourable for those with 'poor' credit scores, they do exist," Emma says. 

Those are usually longer or more expensive deals, however. 

The good news is most lenders don't solely use credit scores as a measure of creditworthiness. 

"Best practice will see lenders using a blended scorecard, that overlays behavioural data and back book financial performance with credit data to get a much more accurate assessment of an individual's payback ability," Emma says. 

However, for people with a "very poor" rating (below 226, according to Equifax), the number of offers you are likely to receive shrinks to almost zero.

Myth or must?

It's undeniable that a good credit score gives you more flexibility when it comes to getting a mortgage. 

"Importantly, credit scores can be improved," Emma says. 

"Those who take a proactive approach to managing their finances and understand how to rebuild their credit score will find themselves presented with a wider array of loan options."

A good credit score is a money must. 

Messy neighbours can slash tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your home, according to new research.

A survey of estate agents by Churchill Home Insurance found that more than four in five (82%) believe it's important for homeowners to chat to their neighbours about their poorly maintained property before putting the house on the market.

Some 22% said an overgrown garden is likely to have the biggest impact, while 20% said rubbish or junk in the driveway or front garden could affect the cost.

Overflowing gutters (20%), several cars parked on or around the property (19%) and garden ornaments and statues (18%) also cut the value of neighbouring homes, estate agents said.

The research also revealed that some sellers deliberately time viewings to make their houses seem more attractive, avoiding issues next door such as loud music or pets - or even avoiding the neighbours altogether.

Sarah Khan, head of Churchill home insurance, said: "First impressions count when it comes to selling homes, with the sale price often negatively impacted when the neighbouring property looks scruffy.

"Investing a few hundred pounds in a gardener to tidy up next door's front garden could pay huge dividends when it comes to selling your home, a win-win for both you and your neighbour." 

What do estate agents say? 

We spoke to people in the industry about the risk of having messy neighbours when it comes to moving - and what their advice is for those seeking to avoid any effect on their sale.

James Stevenson, south and south west area director at Foxtons,  agrees it can make the process more difficult.

"Gardens that are unkept or full of clutter, pavements and frontages that have fallen into disrepair or where your neighbours are showing little care for their property are all a negative flag for buyers," he said.

"Additionally, any disruption that has become a neighbourly dispute must be declared to prospective buyers, so it's always better to have a great relationship with your neighbours and try to resolve any existing issues amicably."

Messy neighbours are "frustrating" at any time, but become a "more pressing issue" when it comes to putting a home up for sale, says  Sarah Cull, senior associate director Strutt & Parker Salisbury.

"Before you get your own gardening shears out, the first step should always be to try to have a frank conversation with your neighbour - you can even explain that you're looking to sell and you want to give prospective buyers the best first impression possible."

If a friendly chat doesn't do the job, Sarah suggests heading to a local garden centre to pick up some screening.

"Where the neighbour's garden is considered a nuisance - for example there's lots of rubbish which could attract pests, or weeds are damaging groundwork - then you can report it to your local council," she added.

By  Sarah Taaffe-Maguire , business reporter

The continued return to growth with GDP - a measure of everything produced in the economy - up 0.1% has been welcomed by markets.

The FTSE 100 - the index of most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange - is up 0.86% and near its all-time high.

Pushing up the index is Fresnillo, the precious metals mining company with its share price up 6.91%.

Potentially putting a dampener on the global economy is the fact oil prices have remained elevated, with a barrel of the benchmark Brent crude oil costing $90.57.

Currency wise, one pound buys $1.256 and €1.17.

Jeremy Hunt says the latest economy figures are a "welcome sign".

The chancellor said GDP growth of 0.1% shows "that the economy is turning a corner, and we can build on this progress if we stick to our plan".

"Last week our cuts to national insurance for 29 million working people came into effect across Britain, as part of our plan to reward work and grow the economy," he said in a statement.

The UK economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row, official figures show.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew just 0.1% in February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

It's another signal that the UK economy is working its way out of recession.

Growth of 0.3% was recorded last month - and that figure has been revised upwards from a previous estimate of 0.2%.

A recession was declared in February after data showed two quarters of economic contraction.

If the economy expands for three months, the UK will be officially out of recession.

It can be hard to balance getting nutritious foods that make you feel good without emptying your wallet.

In this series every Friday, we're trying to find the cheapest ways to identify the healthiest options in the supermarket.

We've asked  Sunna Van Kampen,  founder of  Tonic Health ,  who went viral on social media for reviewing supermarket products in the search of healthier choices, for his input. 

The series does not aim to identify the outright healthiest option, rather how to get better nutritional value for as little money as possible.

This time we're looking at yogurt - specifically the differences between some of the most popular: authentic Greek and Greek-style. 

"You have to watch out for Greek-style yoghurt masquerading as the authentic variety," Sunna says. 

Typical Greek-style yoghurt has around 4.6g of sugar per 100g, he says.

But swivel your cart towards the authentic Greek yoghurt, and you'll find only 3.3g per 100g.

"That's an impressive 28% reduction in sugar content, or a teaspoon of sugar a day if you have a 300g portion." 

To be clear - this isn't added sugar, this is the naturally-occurring kind from lactose in the milk.

Protein is the building block of our bodies, and something around 66% of Brits don't get enough of.

"Authentic Greek yoghurt boasts around double the protein content of its Greek-style cousins - with branded versions having 9g per 100g compared to just 3.7g per 100g," Sunna says. 

This means in a typical 300g bowl, you are getting 27g of protein versus only 11.1g in Greek-style. 

Here's the bottom line - it is more expensive, but the investment is worth it, Sunna says. 

• Greek-style yoghurt – supermarket own label – 22p per 100g
• Authentic Greek yoghurt - supermarket own label – 46p per 100g
• Authentic Greek yoghurt – branded versions – 50-58p per 100g

"Okay, so we are talking double the price, but you get what you pay for with double the protein," Sunna says.

Think of it this way - every 300g bowl is an extra 72p per day for nearly 16g of extra protein and nearly 30% less sugar. 

"Far cheaper than what you'd pay for a protein bar with the same amount of protein," Sunna notes. 

The key here: value isn't exclusive to the price tag - and investing in your health is more important than ever. 

So, next time you're navigating the dairy aisle, remember that not all yoghurts are created equal - opting for authentic Greek yoghurt can be a small but effective step towards a healthier diet without breaking the bank.

The nutritionist's view - from  Dr Laura Brown , senior lecturer in nutrition, food, and health sciences at Teesside University...

Yes, absolutely for a source of protein. 

Yogurt is better than protein bars and powders that are full of protein, as they come along with a long list of other potentially artificial ingredients that are not necessary. 

If we are looking at yoghurts from a health perspective, then you're definitely wanting to look for this style - natural, Greek, low sugar or sugar free but not fat-free! 

Families should avoid investing in sugar-laden yoghurts that do not serve any nutritional purposes. 

If someone is eating yoghurt specifically as a source of protein, then there are much better sources like beans and lentils which are affordable and will provide other additional benefits including fibre. 

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