CueFrank™

In my latest Travel Podcast, I talk about the UK's decision to lift the COVID testing regime and what this actually means for Consumers and indeed the UK itself. What does it mean for a Travel Industry already under pressure when measured against the global rhetoric? Are we right to be optimistic about returning to normality or are there a few hurdles we have yet to encounter? This year is going t...

In my latest Magdalene Rose Podcast, I talk about may search for my Father's family and my recent experiences of trying to get information from a State Agency in the Republic of Ireland. Following a challenge and direction from that Agency, I decided to examine the new Birth Information & Tracing Bill to establish whether I could use the new Rights currently being debated before the Irish Oire...

In my latest Podcast, I examine my previous Travel Predictions for 2022 and provide 5 tips on what to look for, before you make that Travel booking. I provide an example of how COVID research can guide choices, but also inform you about how the Travel Industry might be looking at the landscape! I cover such things as last-minute deals, when Travel is likely to restart and when can we expect a retu...

In this Podcast I reflect on the year before and what lies ahead for holidaymakers. In setting out my predictions for travel, I deal with such issues as Climate Change, COVID19 and how we will travel through this year and beyond. I also talk briefly about the Pandemic Inquiry to-come and ask what will this mean for Aviation & Cruises?

This is the first in a series of Podcasts in which I speak to fellow Campaigners, who are often ordinary people, doing remarkable things for their communities. In this episode, I speak with Adam Glezer, a Consumer Champion, based in Australia. We talk about how he became a Consumer Advocate in the midst of the COVID crisis and how he has helped fellow Australians deal with their holiday complaints...

In this Podcast I comment on the UK government's decision to leave the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and its affect upon manufacturers, airlines and on safety. Whilst the brexiteers are running rampant in excitement, their actions could deliver unintended consequences upon an industry and ultimately airline passengers; is the UK due to become an Aviation Flag of Convenience - are we racing...

As the UK drifts into its new and uncertain future, the threat of wide deregulation, is bringing a fear that matters of Public Interest will simply not see the light of day. With this in mind, this Podcast introduces my guidance on Whistleblowing law in the UK (relevant to my fellow Campaigners), and what you must do to satisfy requirements and avoid actions that could be taken against any potenti...

For many global listeners, they will be puzzled by the expression 'booze cruise'! This was a practice many years ago when Britons would flock down to Dover and spend a day in France, collecting crates of booze before they returned to the UK on their ferry. But, Consumer habits have changed and the liberal freedom of movement along with our online shopping habits changed all of that. Brexit should...

In this Podcast you will hear my Open Letter to neighbours, friends, colleagues, family and all my fellow European Citizens.

In this Podcast I talk about how UK Holiday Consumers have had their access to holiday rights trimmed. Why did the government take this action? Well, it was because over several years, a narrative within UK newspapers and amongst some politicians, argued against the so-called 'Compensation Culture' and presented wild claims of wholesale fraud being committed by Consumers. I examine the rationale b...

In this Podcast I explore the aftermath of the December 2019 General Election. In the midst of the victorious cries from our antiquated first past the post system, I examined how when there was so much optimism, it all fell apart. The answer lays with how the 'Remain' Campaign was organised and its 'disengagement' with the people on the ground and with Campaigners, just like me!

This episode is highly relevant for all UK Consumers, particularly in the Brexit-world we all now live in. Here I speak to the Consumer Rights Act and its possibilities. I highlight a case-study of one Consumer and the problems they had with a new car, and how they resolved those problems using their Rights in Law. Absolutely relevant today in a world where online shopping has become the norm beca...

As the British people approached the looming General Election of 2019, whatever the desires of politicians, the election turned into Referendum 2.0! In this episode I talked about the choices that faced UK Consumers, how their rights would change and its affect on accessing rights or on safety would be delivered. It was a seminal moment in UK life.

I decided to explore the state of Campaigning to remain in the European Union against the decisive rhetoric of the Referendum. Apart from my own campaigning activity for Consumer Rights, I give examples of what it was like on the ground for those who wanted to stay in the EU against the backdrop of a democratic exercise and the rise of absolutism!

This was my first pre-COVID Podcast where I inserted interview commentary, recorded in the midst of the Extinction Rebellion protests in London in late 2019. For a number of years I have been conscious of the affect of Climate Change and Travel and have woven this debate into some of my media commentary where that has been possible to do so. I felt it was time to extend that commentary. In this Po...

In this episode, I reflected on the continuing fall-out from the Brexit Referendum and what it meant for debate, campaigning and whether we were entering a dark period in British life?

In this introductory episode I talk about a subject-matter which has been central to my own campaigning work; Cabin Air Quality. Do you understand how the air you breathe on your flight is delivered; do you know if it clean; are there any risks? In this Podcast I give you an introduction to this growing International problem and highlight some of the issues and problems on the road ahead!

Several days after my first Podcast on the potential collapse of Thomas Cook, the news that everyone hoped could be avoided sadly revealed that the company could be saved. In this episode I gave Consumers guidance on what they could do next to try and secure their refunds!

This was my first Podcast where I was providing comment and guidance into the potential collapse of a major Travel Company and the implications for Consumers. Sadly, the Company did indeed fall into Administration; a great name had disappeared from the High Street; a favourite of many British Holidaymakers!