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00:00Whether you're looking to boost your savings, navigate the job hunt, or just stay informed
00:04on the latest trends, keeping up with the fast-paced world of personal finance can be
00:08a tricky task.
00:09I'm Alex Nelson, your go-to jobs and finance specialist here at National World, and here
00:13are my top picks for the top three money stories of the last week or so.
00:21First, Martin Lewis' money-saving expert team shared how you might be entitled to a refund
00:28on past flights, even if you cancel the tickets yourself or miss the plane entirely.
00:34It's all because ticket prices include air passenger duty, which is only paid to HMRC
00:39once you actually take the flight.
00:40If you don't fly, it isn't paid.
00:43That means you could be in line to claim it back, up to ÂŁ202 per person, depending on
00:48the length of the flight.
00:49Check with the airline with which you are due to fly to get further information.
00:53A Change.org petition calling on MPs' expenses to be cut in light of Labour's plans to cut
00:58winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners has very nearly reached 100,000 signatures.
01:03The petition, created by Yvonne Keegan, argues that Members of Parliament should have their
01:07expenses reduced, with the funds instead going to support vulnerable pensioners over the
01:12winter months.
01:13She says,
01:14Politicians have a stable income, can afford to pay their heating bills, and do not need
01:18taxpayer-funded expenses to support this aspect of their lifestyle.
01:22And finally,
01:23The owners of the UK arm of TGI Fridays has fallen into administration, and is hoping
01:28to sell all 87 of its branches to new owners by the end of September.
01:32The American-style diners across the country remain open for now, and it's hoped a successful
01:36sales process could save the 4,500 staff TGI Fridays currently employ.
01:41But experts suggest any new owner could considerably downsize the number of outlets to focus on
01:45more successful stores, so it's not certain whether all will remain open or be taken over
01:49by other chains.