Martin Lewis offers tips to save on takeaways and summer holidays

Consumer‑champion Martin Lewis urged people to call restaurants directly before ordering through apps such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat, noting that the establishment’s own prices are often lower and that a polite request can improve service. He also suggested that families can reduce summer travel costs by booking flights later in the school‑holiday period, especially by using airports in Scotland when English schools are still on break. This timing, combined with regional differences in holiday calendars, can yield cheaper fares.

Lewis shared these ideas on his BBC podcast, encouraging listeners to seek value while supporting independent eateries.