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What Exactly is a Bureau de Change?

We´ve all heard of, or at least seen the signs for, a Bureau de Change but what exactly is it and why is it in the French language? Well, it is a business for exchanging currency. The term is originally French but is now widely used throughout Europe and some parts of Canada. Unless you’re

Feeling-the-Inflation-Squeeze

Inflation in the UK is hindering the household budgets as it has climbed to a four-year high since the Brexit vote. When the pound fell sharply after the vote, the economy started to suffer. In May of this year inflation rose to 2.9%, above the 2.7% that was expected by economists. Inflation has been steadily

Exchanging Money – How to Get the Best Rates in These Times of Turmoil

First the results of the referendum, followed by the triggering of Article 50, and now the unanticipated general election results. Following each of these, the pound has fallen and appears to keep falling. It is now at its lowest in over 4 years and no one is certain where it will land. Two years of