The benefits of using public transport in the UK

I'm a big believer in using public transport even when it's not all plain sailing I feel the pros outweigh the cons and using public transport in the UK offers a range of advantages for individuals and communities alike. From lowering environmental impact to reducing travel costs, public transport provides a more sustainable way to get around. It can also help to ease congestion on busy roads and reduce the chance of any road traffic accident claims occurring by decreasing the number of cars in use. Keep reading as we explore the key benefits of public transport and how it supports a safer, greener transport network.   Environmental benefits of public transport It’s well known that cars are a huge contributor to climate change. In fact, road travel was responsible for around 91% of the UK’s 99 million tonnes of carbon emissions. This is a huge number, driven primarily by the vast amount of cars and personal vehicles on UK roads. While personal vehicles offer convenience, publ......

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How to Cut Down On Family Spending

The cost of living has been hard, for so many people, and many families are looking to cut down on family spending. This is certainly something I have been doing in recent times to help combat rising costs but this can be hard to balance with still wanting to be able to provide a comfortable life for your family and memories with your kids.  Here are a few strategies that can help you cut back without sacrificing too much. Create a Family Budget First, to get a clear picture of your finances, you should try and create a monthly budget as this can help you control your spending.  Write down your incoming and outgoing cash flow, totalling your household take-home pay and dedicating a percentage to different categories, such as rent/mortgage, bills, food, and entertainment. If you find that you are spending all of your money each month, you need to go through your expenses and find ways to cut back and make savings. If possible you should also have a small percentage of your inco......

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What to do if you lose your Driving Licence on Medical Grounds

*This post contains affiliate links  Losing your driving licence can be a real nightmare, especially if it's because of a medical condition. Having a medical condition myself, which luckily doesn't currently affect my ability to drive, does make me think about these things more often, especially as I live in a small town with limited public transport.  The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has to make sure everyone on the road is safe, so if they think your health might make driving risky, they can revoke your licence. If you've found yourself in this situation, don't panic. Let's break down what you can do. Why would a Licence be Revoked ? First things first, you need to understand why the DVLA took your licence away. They usually revoke licences for conditions like epilepsy, heart issues, vision problems, and mental health concerns. Here’s what you should do. Steps to Take After Your Licence Has Been Revoked Read the DVLA Letter : The letter from the DVLA......

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5 ways to live more sustainably in 2024

* This post may contain affiliate links.   Now more than ever we know we need to do what we can in terms of cutting down our personal impact on the earth and that some of our daily habits need to be changed to encourage this. However, it's not a bad thing, in fact, these changes usually have a positive effect all round and are fairly easy to implement. Changes like this also need to be seen as long-term goals and nothing one and one situation - I've already do most of these things.  So here are 5 ways to live more sustainably this year 1.  Travel - focus on flight-free destinations and reduce your car use  We all love to go on holiday but if you are based in the UK with Europe right on your doorstep, there are so many ways to completely cut out flying while still enjoying a sunny destination while taking advantage of the fantastic trains and bus networks across Europe. Travelling by public transport is the most sustainable and often economical way to go, in 2022......

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