Thursday 17 May 2012

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Rise in rail fares in effect

Just one day into the New Year and as expected, the rise in rail fares has gone into effect causing the average ticket to increase by approximately 5.9 percent and some season tickets have risen by nearly 11 percent.

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24 holiday companies went bust in 2011

Although claims were paid out in the amount of approximately £26 million this year when 24 travel firms went bust, it was not a repeat of 2010 when

Fewer Brits taking foreign holidays

Because of the tragic state of the economy, polls show that more than a half million Britons are sacrificing foreign holidays in an effort to conserve money. According

To protect jobs government cuts duty on flights

Duties on flights departing the Irish Republic are traditionally lower than those on flights from Northern Ireland so the government has cut duties to foster competition. Amidst fears

Consumer Focus issuing super complaint on high cost of holidays

One of the latest injustices which Consumer Focus is tackling is in regards to the high cost of foreign exchange as British travellers prepare to go abroad on

New controversy heats up over rail ticket pricing

At a time when Liberal Democrats have been called out for backing off their pledge to end above inflation pricing on railway fairs, consumer advocate group Which? is

Cost Dilemma of Travelling During School Holidays

Unfortunately, it is difficult to travel during term time, but that is the most economical time to go. Research conducted by Santander indicates that the average family travelling