Barclays Eliminates Monthly Platform Fee to Boost Investment Accessibility Monday, July 20, 2026 barclays investing fees platform stocks savings access trade privatebanking uk 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 … Read More
Ryanair Introduces New Family Seating Policy, Ends Charges for Parents Sitting Beside Children Monday, July 13, 2026 ryanair family seating policy infants airline travel birmingham fees passengers 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 … Read More
Five Pension Mistakes That Could Cost Private Savers Thousands Wednesday, June 24, 2026 pensions retirement savings investments autoenrolment contributions fees financialadvice workplace employers 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, … Read More
Ryanair Introduces Nightly Tourist Charges for UK Travelers to 22 Destinations Tuesday, June 16, 2026 tourism taxes ryanair travel uk europe accommodation sustainability fees overtourism 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 … Read More
Ryanair Under CMA Investigation for Charging Parents to Sit with Their Children Thursday, June 11, 2026 ryanair cma investigation consumerprotection airlines familyseating passengerrights fees airtravel regulation 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, … Read More
M&S Raises Free Delivery Threshold to £75, Sparking Shopper Backlash Thursday, May 21, 2026 m&s delivery fees shoppers backlash retail farming sustainability agriculture clickandcollect 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 … Read More