MoneySavingExpert News Currency Going on holiday? Where does your pound go furthest?The pound is still at low rates against the Euro (£1 = €1.11) and the US Dollar (£1 = $1.50) and pundits predict it isn't going to get much better, though of course that's no guarantee. 24 March 2010 Going on holiday? How to maximise the value of the pounded poundThe pound's nosedived over the last few weeks, meaning travellers need to go the extra mile to stretch the value of their cash.10 March 2010 Brits set for £283m Spanish property compensationBritons who sold a property in Spain between 1997 and 2006 could be elgible for thousands of pounds of compensation, it is claimed.17 November 2009 UK economy still in recessionHopes for an end to recession were dashed today after new figures showed the economy shrank for a record sixth quarter-year in a row.23 October 2009 Going abroad? Avoid the blocked card holiday nightmareWe're often told to call our credit or debit card provider before setting off on our travels to ensure our plastic is not stopped abroad.25 July 2009 Urgent warning! Don't change money at the airportThere is an urgent warning for all holidaymakers heading abroad in the summer rush: don't change cash at the airport. 10 July 2009 The holiday MoneySaving checklistWith less than a month until the big summer holiday getaway begins it's time to take steps now to cut costs. 4 July 2009 First3456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us