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Archives for June 2019

Megabus and disabled travellers
Megabus Rant. Megabus will not allow me to see if I can fit on their bus without buying a ticket with my electric wheelchair. I have been given the dimensions but it is close to the limits so need to try before I buy so to speak.Absolutely discusting.
SmartCard train season tickets - does anyone know what's going on?
My annual train season ticket is soon up for renewal, and after a year of the paper one failing to be readable at barriers and needing constant reprints, I'm desperate to get the new one on a contactless SmartCard. I commute between an East Midlands station (where I buy the paper ticket) and Birmingham New St, most routes…
Cheap fair tickets from london to leeds
hello all, i need help to get some cheap tickets. X2 adults are traveling from London on Saturday 7th July (any time) X2 adults are traveling to London from Leeds on Monday 8th July *any time) anyone help with searching for cheap tickets?
Train out of London with kids
Hi Everyone, I've got a friend who is traveling out of London from Stratford to Chelmsford or Colchester with his child who is under ten. I think I'm right but said I would ask about it -- It's true that under 10's go free on London Transport, right? So does that mean that his child only needs a ticket from Shenfield…
Uber - £25 voucher - first 10 trips?
I have never used "Uber", so signed up today - using a promo code "NEWRIDER25" - which stated £25 off your first trip - see first entry on this page - https://discountcodes.trustedreviews.com/uber-uk However my account shows this - Welcome to Uber! Enjoy $2.50 off each of your first 10 rides. United States - Jul 24, 2019…
Does anyone know birmingham coach station
I'm going to blackpool in a few weeks with national express but the tickets don't say where the pick up point is at birmingham coach station so I contacted national express and they told me to find out when I arrive but who do I see as I've never been to birmingham coach station before.
Boarding return train half way into the journey
We've bought off-peak return tickets to Rugby from Hereford, travelling on Friday and returning on Sunday. Our daughter might be in Rugby on Sunday, and travelling back to Worcester. Would we be able to accept a lift, and board the train in Worcester? We haven't picked up the tickets yet, so don't know whether there are…
help with free bus pass rules
I want to use the York to Helmsley bus service using my bus pass. There are only a couple of services per day and the one I prefer leaves at 9.28 am from York rail station. The next one is in the afternoon and too late for me to use I believe that all bus passes can only be used at non peak periods from 9.30 am onwards so…
Airport Parking Scams
I cannot find anything on MSE about this, which really surprises me ... I have been subject to abuse and fraud re airport parking and would like to know the best way for a group challenge to this sector. The company/companies in question are Airport Parking Essentials Ltd and Park Direct Gatwick Ltd. This second company…
Train Chichester-Bristol Temple Meads
Hi, I have a job interview in Bristol next Weds 19th June at 11am, and can come back mid pm the same day. Train comes in at £49.00 on two single fares, Can anyone else do any better? Many thanks James
London Rail
I'm travelling from Biggleswade to London 02 on Saturday 15th June and coming back to Biggleswade from London on Sunday 16th June. I just wanted to check on what is the cheapest way to do this. Would it be cheaper to buy 2 singles to London for each day and use an oyster card on both days through London? Or would it be…
York train station to York college
Daughter has got an offer to study at York college from September. We are out of area and she will need to commute. Getting to York train station isn't a problem., I'm then unsure where she will need to catch a bus to get to York college. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Wymondham to Shenfield
I am intending on travelling from Wymondham to London using a Wymondham to Shenfield ticket. AFAIK there is no restricton prohibiting break of journey. Therefore I would like to ask if that is OK? I accept that I may have to pay a change of route excess if I go off route e.g. by using a Norwich to London Liverpool Street…
Senior Railcard / Oyster / Contactless
I've had a couple of friends suggest to me that I don't need an Oyster Card anymore when I visit London, as I can just pay with a bank card using Contactless. I've pointed out to them that they are missing out on their off-peak discount by not using an Oyster card (which has been updated to show that they have a Senior…
London Travelcard rules
My family needs to get to London St Pancras for the Eurostar, returning about a week later. If I book the tickets to St P it gives me a London Travelcard at about £30. If I try to book a return it wants about £90, the return leg being a single for about £60. All of the journeys are in off-peak time. Is there anything to…
ScotRail 10 ticket FlexiPass expire after a month
I have been purchasing FlexiPass tickets (10 singles) for my journeys between Glasgow and Edinburgh (2 or 3 times a week). I did not travel for a few weeks recently and then discovered that despite having 7 tickets remaining, the FlexiPass had expired. It seems that FlexiPass tickets are only valid for 1 month. On…
And Summer Hasn't Even Started ..........
https://www.edp24.co.uk/motoring/trains-from-norwich-delayed-due-to-hot-weather-1-6083523 How do they manage in countries that get real temperature swings ?

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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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