15/04/2002
Discounted holidays not as cheap as advertised say Travelcare
A survey released by independent travel agent, Travelcare has said that holidaymakers are being fooled into thinking they have bought a bargain package in the sun.
The survey revealed that some customers going on breaks are paying more on so-called discounted holidays than those paying full brochure prices.
It follows a recent report from the Institute of Trading Standards which said that "holiday brochures are giving consumers no meaningful way of comparing prices and there is still a blatant lack of transparency in pricing".
One example from Travelcare’s survey revealed that a holiday in Minorca, departing from the same airport on the same date to the same hotel, varied in price by more than £500 among three different companies.
A spokesperson for Travelcare said their research showed that many holidaymakers were confused by discounts and that these discounts were creating unrealistic expectations.
Commenting on the findings Bruce Treloar, of the Institute of Trading Standards, said the current situation was totally unacceptable and that consumers were being put at a disadvantage by the "smoke and mirrors" which surround holiday prices. (MB)
The survey revealed that some customers going on breaks are paying more on so-called discounted holidays than those paying full brochure prices.
It follows a recent report from the Institute of Trading Standards which said that "holiday brochures are giving consumers no meaningful way of comparing prices and there is still a blatant lack of transparency in pricing".
One example from Travelcare’s survey revealed that a holiday in Minorca, departing from the same airport on the same date to the same hotel, varied in price by more than £500 among three different companies.
A spokesperson for Travelcare said their research showed that many holidaymakers were confused by discounts and that these discounts were creating unrealistic expectations.
Commenting on the findings Bruce Treloar, of the Institute of Trading Standards, said the current situation was totally unacceptable and that consumers were being put at a disadvantage by the "smoke and mirrors" which surround holiday prices. (MB)
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The government should create three new bank holidays to help overstretched workers spend more time with their families, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). As work-related stress costs the UK £4.4 billion a year, staff working excessive hours should expect a few extra days off to re-charge their batteries.
Pressurised workers need more bank holidays, says TUC
The government should create three new bank holidays to help overstretched workers spend more time with their families, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). As work-related stress costs the UK £4.4 billion a year, staff working excessive hours should expect a few extra days off to re-charge their batteries.
05 June 2002
Up to 6 million people lost out on Jubilee holiday
With most people across the UK celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, for those people having to work, the TUC has estimated that up to 6 million people may find their pay packet is lighter this month because of it.
Up to 6 million people lost out on Jubilee holiday
With most people across the UK celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, for those people having to work, the TUC has estimated that up to 6 million people may find their pay packet is lighter this month because of it.
24 August 2001
TUC calls for three more bank holidays a year
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the British government to review bank holiday entitlement and to give British workers an extra three days every year.
TUC calls for three more bank holidays a year
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the British government to review bank holiday entitlement and to give British workers an extra three days every year.
07 March 2002
Halifax report continuing rise in house prices
House prices in the UK have risen by almost 17 per cent according to the latest survey figures released by the Halifax. The report, published on Thursday 7 March, has shown that in February, property prices rose by more than one-sixth on the same time a year earlier – representing the fastest annual rate of growth in 12 years.
Halifax report continuing rise in house prices
House prices in the UK have risen by almost 17 per cent according to the latest survey figures released by the Halifax. The report, published on Thursday 7 March, has shown that in February, property prices rose by more than one-sixth on the same time a year earlier – representing the fastest annual rate of growth in 12 years.
18 November 2003
Surprise fall in UK inflation rate
Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflation rate - which excludes mortgage interest payments and is the government's target measure - was also down, falling to 2.7% in October from 2.
Surprise fall in UK inflation rate
Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflation rate - which excludes mortgage interest payments and is the government's target measure - was also down, falling to 2.7% in October from 2.
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