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Month: August 2019

Loganair Flight cancelled due to Technical Fault at Carlisle Airport

Loganair flight LM635 returned to Carlisle this morning shortly after take-off as a result of a fault on the left-hand engine. Emergency services were in attendance as a precautionary measure.

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Unfair charges for late and missed payments on credit cards

Unfair credit card charges for late and missed payments do not reflect the real cost to the credit card companies. Find out more about your rights.

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Flight delays are becoming more common in the UK says consumer watchdog in recent report

The UK experienced the second highest number of flight delays and disruptions of any country in Europe this year, according to new research.

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Fracking in Blackpool: Fracking suspended after UK’s largest tremor is recorded

The gas sector has encountered many issues in its battle in the last decade to make fracking commercially viable in the UK. But recent events have demonstrated the dangers of fracking in Blackpool, even by the industry’s own standards. Just over a week after starting on a second well near Blackpool, private company Cuadrilla was forced…
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Bereavement Support Payment

Losing a loved one hard enough, but when this leaves you with additional financial burdens, the stress can become overwhelming. If your Husband, Wife or Civil Partner died on or after 6th April 2017, you might be entitled to Bereavement Support Payment. The Bereavement Support payment system is set up through the social securities system…
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Ryanair Pilot Strike Continues

Ryanair’s Uk Pilots continue to strike today over pensions; loss of licence insurance; maternity benefits; allowances; amongst other things. On Wednesday instead of negotiating with the Pilots’ Union Ryanair bosses attempted to stop the Strike from going ahead through the High court. https://www.balpa.org/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Ryanair-Pilots-walk-out-in-strong-message-to-manag BALPA (British Airline Pilots’ Association) was successful in the High Court meaning…
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Flight Delay Compensation Guide

Air travel – What could go wrong? A quick Flight Delay Compensation Guide. Your rights surrounding compensation for flight delay claims, and how to claim flight delay compensation. Picture this, for months you and your family have planned for the perfect holiday. Finally, game day has arrived. You have all packed, flip flops, trunks, and…
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