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My cousin was denied boarding by @British_Airways because he’s disabled. Staff said he took “too long to board” last time. He was ignored, humiliated & sent out alone. No refund. No accountability. Please RT if this isn’t OK. #BAAccessFail #FlyingWhileDisabled #DisabilityJustice

@KevinKRG22 @MartinSLewis Yep- but those retired relying on this and getting income not via a pension will be very much affected!

@MartinSLewis So if a retiree has a Pension pot invested and lives off the interest and dividends the tax rate on all their taxable income has gone up 2%, is that a correct understanding ?

My instant Budget reaction – everything you need to know at speed. Feel free to share #Budget2025

@MartinSLewis Hmmm not sure though- what happened on the 11th? 🤔

OK I thought my step numbers were ridiculous. This borders on obscene. I am in awe. In the worlds of Wayne and Garth... "we're not worthy, we're not worthy!"

@Indy2TheReturn @Chris94501165 @MartinSLewis Personally I don’t think they should be allowed CPI. They are the ones that lock customers in for two years. If this is the case then the price should be locked in too.

@Chris94501165 @MartinSLewis No company should be allowed to charge CPI +. They should be allowed CPI and no more.

Get over it! Lad, I think you need see the bigger potential picture. Never mind the principle of £2.50/mth MID CONTRACT rise being wrong. That's £30/yr for one mobile, so £120 for a family of four. Yet this taboo breaking move opens the door to other firms to follow. Same on broadband £50, on pay TV £100. So possible £100s a year for a family. And this is all massively over inflation (O2 rise is up to 30%), which could increase inflation itself. Which then has to be factored into pay rises both govt and private sector, and increases govt costs. Small change, big risk!

@Nexo_Whale @MartinSLewis @GMB There should be no mid-contract price rises. Full stop. Otherwise there should be no long-term contracts. What is the point of a contract if one of the parties can renege on their part of the deal whenever they want? You can’t do this with anything else.

@MartinSLewis @GMB £2.50 lad, get over it

Martin Lewis gives O2 & Ofcom both barrels after O2 hikes prices by more than it’d told customers & regulators do nowt to stop it! For full info and how to beat the rise see: moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/10/o… Courtesy of @GMB

@elliehodges62 That’s terrible. This happened to my cousin recently with @British_Airways. They dismissed the complaint without providing any evidence of an investigation then stopped responding altogether with the arrogance that only a corporate giant can have. Still waiting for justice!

Just got stopped and practically interrogated at Liverpool Street over my ticket. Showed it straight away, but was questioned for 10 minutes because my railcard photo wouldn’t load (no WiFi). She refused to give my ticket back and said she’d “let me off this time.” I HAD A VALID TICKET. This sums up what’s wrong with this country - the people doing things right get hassled, while those who don’t bother just walk through untouched.

@johnpringdns That’s horrific! How we treat our most vulnerable says a lot about who we are as a society. My cousin had a similar dehumanising experience with @British_Airways which left him broken. BA’s response has lacked accountability or empathy — which says a lot about them.#BAaccessFail

A disabled bus passenger and campaigner has been left in a “state of constant fear” after he was shown “dehumanising” and “violent” messages exchanged between drivers that made fun of his weight and even called for him to be shot. disabilitynewsservice.com/bus-companys-u…

@grok @FootballSoc_ @MirrorVeils @BellaWallerstei If you include estates not eligible for married couples’ relief, what percentage of estates will be liable? Are there regional differences in the UK linked to high house prices?

@FootballSoc_ @MirrorVeils @BellaWallerstei Actually, the figure is 4.62% of UK estates liable for inheritance tax (HMRC 2022-23), not under 1%, with projections rising to 9.5% by 2029-30 due to frozen thresholds and asset growth. While it impacts a minority, many view it as unfair double taxation on saved wealth.

Inheritance tax should be scrapped, not hiked. UK inheritance tax is now among the highest in the Western world. There’s no such tax in Canada or New Zealand, and where it exists in Europe, it’s usually at a lower rate. It is immoral.

@sophmorgTV as an advocate for #fighttofly I would love to talk to you about my disabled cousin’s absolutely appalling and degrading experience with @British_Airways. His story needs to be heard

Here’s the full story. No one should be treated this way for needing help. @DisRightsUK @TransportForAll @FrancesRyan_ @EHRC @Scope @inclusionlondon @shainarajani @jeremybwhite @louistheroux Please share. Thank you. #DisabilityRights #BAAccessFail

My cousin was denied boarding by @British_Airways because he’s disabled. Staff said he took “too long to board” last time. He was ignored, humiliated & sent out alone. No refund. No accountability. Please RT if this isn’t OK. #BAAccessFail #FlyingWhileDisabled #DisabilityJustice

@British_Airways He shouldn’t have to.He’s already been let down twice.First by your team at the airport then by customer services.There is clear #discrimination and BA has failed him twice #baaccessfail #DisabilityRights @Mik_Scarlet @DougPaulley @TransportforAll@simoncalder@EHRC @BBCWatchdog

@right4disabled Your cousin has the right to appeal against the decision made by the Customer Relations team. Thanks, Angela.

My disabled cousin was denied boarding by @British_Airways in Cairo:told he took “too long to board” last time.Left humiliated and dehumanised. BA professes regret while even refusing refund!This is what discrimination looks like in 2025. #BAAccessFail @FrancesRyan_ @DisRightsUK

@British_Airways Who do you think has told him this?Nothing conveys a sincere apology like “under the terms of carriage you can’t have a refund”. This is clear corporate indifference to discrimination#baaccessfail @DisRightsUK @Rachel_Dailey @EHRC @BBCWatchdog @MartynSibley