Thousands risk debt misery at World Cup

Thousands of football fans may need debt solutions once they return from the South Africa World Cup if they don't take out travel insurance.

Insurer esure has revealed that one person in five were not going to bother with travel insurance, which could leave them thousands of pounds in debt if they lose belongings or suffer illness or injury.

With malaria not uncommon in South Africa and the ongoing risk of flight cancellations due to volcanic ash, thousands of football fans could be left needing help with debts such as an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), to cope with their financial woes.

Nikki Sellers of esure warns that: "It's vital to plan ahead and read the travel insurance documents thoroughly to make sure you're covered should anything unfortunate, such as a flight cancellation or baggage loss, occur."

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