Barclays has removed its monthly platform fees on Barclays Direct Investing, making it free for millions of everyday customers to hold investments on the platform starting May 31. This move aims to simplify investing and …
Ryanair has announced a new family seating policy aimed at making air travel easier for parents and children. The airline, which flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX), will no longer charge parents extra to sit beside their …
Millions of pension savers across the UK are potentially losing out on thousands of pounds by making five common mistakes with their private pension pots. Sam Robinson, Principal Financial Adviser at Almond Financial, …
As travel bounces back to pre-COVID figures, Ryanair has announced the introduction of nightly tourist charges for UK travelers visiting 22 countries. These fees are part of a growing trend among popular European holiday …
Ryanair is currently under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for charging parents additional fees to sit alongside their children on flights. The regulator is examining whether these charges, …
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a significant change to its online delivery policy, increasing the minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75. This new rule, effective from May, applies to clothing, home, and beauty …
Santander has issued a reminder to its UK credit card customers about a recurring £3 monthly fee on their 1|2|3 Credit Card. The high street bank, with branches including those in Birmingham, emailed holders to highlight this …
Luana Botas, a 43-year-old project manager from Birmingham, recounts a frustrating experience with Ryanair that left her feeling humiliated. On April 3, after a six-day family visit, Luana and her seven-year-old daughter Maia …
Millions of UK tourists preparing for holidays will face a new cost as the HM Passport Office plans to raise the fees for passport applications from April 8. This change aims to help cover the costs of processing applications …
Starting March 9, 2026, taxi and private hire drivers in London will encounter substantial increases in licence and test fees, as confirmed by Transport for London (TfL). The Knowledge of London assessment fee will rise from …
Starting April 8, 2024, UK passport fees will increase, marking a significant change for millions of travellers. For the first time, the cost of a standard adult passport applied for online within the UK will exceed £100, …
Morrisons has announced a significant change affecting its convenience store customers across the UK, including locations in Birmingham. Dozens of Morrisons Daily stores will now charge a small fee for cash withdrawals made …
Serena Laidlaw, a 72-year-old pensioner from near Brighton, feels “hoodwinked” as her leasehold fees have skyrocketed from £80 a month in 2014 to nearly £400 today. Having purchased her one-bedroom flat for £172,000, Serena …
Center Parcs has sparked widespread anger after significantly increasing the fee for guests bringing their dogs along on holiday. The popular holiday park chain raised the dog accommodation charge from £89 to £129, marking a …
A festive trip to Verona turned into a stressful experience for Lisa Sheasby, 58, and her husband Fabio Lima, 49, when they were charged a total of £150 at the gate by Ryanair for their carry-on suitcases. Despite ensuring …