Travel insurance policies purchased in recent months unlikely to cover Spain cancellation claims

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Holidaymakers cancelling trips to Spain in light of the updated travel guidance issued over the weekend are unlikely to find cover under their travel insurance if they purchased policies after mid-March.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office revised its guidance for travel to Spain over the weekend, advising against all but essential travel to the Spanish mainland after reported spikes in Covid-19 cases

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