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Archives for December 2018

TRAIN - Fareham to Manchester Airport and Return
I suppose I'm being a bit lazy here. Travelling from Fareham [Hampshire] to Manchester Airport on 11 June, and returning on 18 June. I want to avoid London, and will change trains probably at Winchester, Birmingham and Manchester Piccadilly. I imagine this involves more than one Network. I realise I can't book the tickets…
Oyster card for visitors- help please!
I have been reading TfL's website and still can't quite work out how best to do this. I shall be travelling to London village in the Spring with my two children, aged 11 and 15. We need to make a return journey from Paddington to South Kensington. The Oyster card prices are much cheaper than paper prices, BUT seeing as…
Nectar points for Virgin trains
A while ago I mistakenly redeemed Nectar points for Virgin trains, not noticing that I could then only get East Coast Virgin (now LNER, I know). They expire in May but I have no likelihood of ever using them on that route. Do you know if they are transferable to someone else to use? Seems a shame to let them go to waste.
Toilet charges to be scrapped at major train stations from April
Toilets will be free to use at most major train stations from 1 April next year...Read the full story: 'Toilet charges to be scrapped at major train stations from April' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Nectar customers claim points have disappeared after buying train tickets - MSE News
Nectar card-holders claim they have had thousands of points wiped from their accounts after buying tickets from London North Eastern Railway – if you're affected, the issue should be resolved today...Read the full story: 'Nectar customers claim points have disappeared after buying train tickets' Click reply below to…
Trains on Easter Sunday
Hey, Do trains run on Easter Sunday? I'm planning a trip to Bristol and would be travelling either from Manchester or Wakefield. Thanks
Compelled to go to other platform to buy ticket
Any legal beagles or Conditions of carriage specialists out there? Rail conditions of carriage compel the passenger to have a ticket even if the only ticket booth/machine is on a platform othrr than the one from which the passenger's service is departing. If the walk from the departure platform to the ticket office/machine…
Anyone used the Skyscanner app discount from this weeks Top Tips email?
Hello all, I was just curious if anyone took advantage of the £5 discount on train tickets when using the Skyscanner app, as mentioned in the MSE email. I booked a train via the app, got the discount, but, noticed it was handled by trip.com. Unfortunately, I can no longer go on this journey and contacted trip.com via my…
Bus delay compensation
Is there a delay repay or compensation claim available on service buses? Yesterday my 15:07 Traws Cymru bus got cancelled, the next 17:07 was over 30 mins late meaning I missed the last connecting bus to my destination. I then needed to catch a train at extra cost to myself. Do I have a claim if so who do I claim off the…
Rail passengers to get travel updates via Facebook Messenger - MSE News
Passengers can now get personalised updates if their train is late or cancelled via Facebook Messenger, as part of a National Rail trial...Read the full story: 'Rail passengers to get travel updates via Facebook Messenger' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Calling All Bus Drivers
Why are so many buses driven in a jerky manner when arriving at and departing from stops?
A query if I miss my connecting train....
Hi. I haven't travelled by train in nearly 20 years so not sure what happens in this scenario. I'll be catching a train with my wife/kids from Gatwick Airport. After just over an hour it stops at Reading Station where we have 12 mins to change platform and change train to final destination. If our train is LATE arriving at…
Possible to claim? Worth it?
I had a nightmare journey last weekend, West Wales to London Paddington. Train from Haverfordwest was replaced by a bus (no announcements, had to ask why no train) and this meant we were late making the connection in Carmarthen, and then we missed the Cardiff connection so I arrived at Paddington about 90 minutes later…
Commuters caught in May's train chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, MPs say
Commuters travelling on the worst affected routes during May's timetable chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, a group of MPs has said...Read the full story: 'Commuters caught in May's train chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, MPs say' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
Train from Chichester to Brading-IOW
Hi, I am looking for the cheapest way of getting to Brading on the Isle of Wight on Friday 7th December. I need to get there at 9am and come back mid afternoon, Many thanks James

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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