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Parents cannot take their children out of school for term-time holidays without risking being fined, the highest court in the land has ruled. 
6 April 2017
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A judge has ruled that a six-month-old baby was entitled to more than £300 in flight delay compensation, in a move which could open the floodgates for a huge number of claims on behalf of under-2s.
6 April 2017
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Owners of the most polluting cars will have to shell out up to £24 a day to drive in central London from 2019, under plans unveiled by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The Government's also drawing up plans to clamp down on high-polluting cars in other UK cities, though these are at an early stage - here's what we know so far.
5 April 2017
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Owners of new cars face shelling out more in tax once revised vehicle excise duty (VED) bands are introduced tomorrow (1 April). Here's what to expect if you're considering purchasing a new motor.
31 March 2017
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Travel insurance firm Holidaysafe is to publish clearer warnings that cruises aren't covered by its standard policy and has reversed its decision to reject a £3,000 claim, after a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation found an elderly couple were left facing an unexpected medical bill.
31 March 2017
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Driving licences are set to become digital next year with motorists able to show a version of the document on their smartphone, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced.
31 March 2017
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Train passengers who forget their railcards will be able to claim a refund if they're forced to pay a higher fare while travelling on discounted journeys – but you'll only be able to claim back cash once a year.
21 March 2017
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Mo re than 30,000 Southern Rail passengers who could be eligible for a lump sum payment as compensation for persistent disruption have until 30 April to claim. Here's how to check if you're eligible and how to claim.
21 March 2017
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Airline passengers flying to the UK from Turkey and five other countries across the Middle East and north Africa will no longer be able to carry laptops and other large electronic devices in their cabin luggage. Here's a rundown of which airlines are charging extra to put devices in the hold and what insurers are doing.
21 March 2017

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