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Commuters Face Sharpest Rail Fare Hikes in Half a Decade

By Max Robinson | Published: 05.01.2018

The New Year has brought with it the steepest increase in the average cost of a rail ticket seen since 2013 as prices rose in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) as it was in July of 2017: 3.4%....

Rail Fares Set for Biggest Rise for Five Years

By Michael Quinn | Published: 08.12.2017

Train fares are set to rise by an average of 3.4% from the 2nd of January in a move that signals further misery for commuters. The fare increase, which is the biggest of it’s kind since 2013 is said...

Rail prices in set for biggest increase in 5 years

By Michael Quinn | Published: 22.08.2017

Rail commuters are set for the biggest price increase for 5 years according to new figures. Fares are set to be increased by 3.6% in January, which will be the largest price rise since 2013. The...

BA Technical Issues Resolved as Airline Set for Large Compensation Payout

By Danny Lord | Published: 30.05.2017

British Airways flights are back running as normal again following wide scale disruption and cancellations over the weekend due to IT problems apparently caused by a power surge. The problems led to...

Train Fares to Increase by 2.3% Next Year

By Danny Lord | Published: 02.12.2016

The rail industry has revealed that, effective from 2 January next year, train fares across the UK are set to go up by an average of 2.3%. The announcement has drawn criticism from unions and consumer...

Heathrow Gets Official Approval for Third Runway

By Danny Lord | Published: 25.10.2016

After years of debate, a decision has finally been reached regarding British airport expansion, with Heathrow being given the go-ahead to start construction on a third runway. It has taken more than...

Plans Set Out to Offer Compensation for 15 Minute Train Delays

By Danny Lord | Published: 13.10.2016

The Department for Transport has outlined plans to offer compensation to passengers whose trains have been delayed by 15 minutes. Currently, compensation can only be claimed when a train is delayed by...

Guide: Stretching Your Holiday Money Post-Brexit Vote

By Money Expert | Published: 25.07.2016

If you’re going abroad this summer, you’ll want to make sure that you make the most of the money you take away. In the midst of post-referendum economic uncertainty, here’s how to do just that. Since...

It Pays to Know Your Rights if Your Flight is Delayed

By Money Expert | Published: 16.06.2016

Flight delays and cancellations can easily ruin a holiday, but current EU regulations mean that you could be due compensation if you’re affected, although studies suggest you may have to work to get...

Economy Fliers Lose Out to Avios Changes

By Money Expert | Published: 04.02.2015

The widespread loyalty scheme Avios, previously known as Air Miles, has changed the structure of its reward system so that millions of passengers flying economy will no longer get their cherished...