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Virgin Money Cuts Virtual Medical Care From Club M Travel Insurance
From 1 February 2026, Club M current-account holders lose access to Virgin Money’s 24/7 Virtual Medical Care telehealth service. Travellers must now seek alternative GP-on-call solutions or upgrade cover, and may cancel the policy penalty-free if the change is unsuitable.
China Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to UK Citizens After Starmer–Xi Summit
China will allow ordinary UK passport holders to enter visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, following talks between PM Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The unilateral waiver, expected to take effect within weeks, eliminates onerous visa paperwork and fees for short business and tourist trips, promising faster market access for British firms. Corporate travel teams should adjust approval workflows and remind staff that paid work remains restricted.