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Passengers with complaints about flight delays and cancellations may be able to take them to an ombudsman-style scheme with binding powers from next year, under new plans revealed by the UK's aviation regulator.

Millions of drivers hit by excessive fines from private parking companies could be in line for a refund if a test case in court goes their way.

The price of petrol at the pumps is slowly creeping up again, dashing motorists' hopes of an average price of £1/litre.

Avios and British Airways frequent flyer points collectors could earn just a quarter of what they currently do on BA flights after an April overhaul of the sister schemes.

Almost 50,000 drivers made claims against councils across Britain for damage caused to their vehicles by potholes in the last financial year, new figures shows. But only 23% of claims were successful.

The euro has weakened even further over the past week. It now sits at a paltry £1 buying €1.33 at the spot rate (and £1 buys €1.33 at the best travel money rate too). This would've been unthinkable last year when you'd have done well to get €1.20 and two years ago when €1.15 would've been worth whooping about.

Car insurance prices may be rising, but the increasing use of pay-as-you-drive schemes – or telematics – is helping young motorists keep costs down, with premiums for this group falling by more than 21% in the last 12 months.

If you're planning on filling up your car with petrol, head to Tesco this afternoon or to Asda or Morrisons tomorrow as the supermarkets are cutting petrol prices by up to 2p/litre yet again.

Reforms to give commuters access to the cheapest train fares have been vastly exaggerated, MoneySavingExpert has found.

If you're planning on filling up your car with petrol, head to Tesco this afternoon or Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury's from tomorrow as the supermarkets are cutting petrol prices by up to 2p/litre.