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Birmingham on a shoestring: balti, canals, and the cheapest train fares in England
England's second city has a cost of living that hasn't caught up with its ambitions yet. A short guide to spending little while it lasts.
20 Apr 20262 min read - transport
Contactless, Oyster, or Railcard: picking what actually saves you most
London Underground and National Rail have quietly built one of the world's best fare systems. Most people only use half of it.
7 Apr 20262 min read - travelling
Eurostar, night trains, and the slow way out of Britain
Direct trains from St Pancras now run to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and (with one change) much of mainland Europe. Booked early, it beats budget flights — door to door.
6 Apr 20262 min read