Hi I’m Jane Hawkes aka Lady Janey,
As the Queen of Customer Service and a Consumer Expert specialising in travel, I champion the very best of companies and challenge the very worst. I also know how to contact seemingly uncontactable companies to get your refund or redress.
Plus as an award winning UK Moneyblogger, I’ve got lots of tips as to how you can make the most of your money in 2024.
If you’d like to work with me please do get in touch via my media page.
Views and opinions are my own. Happy reading! x
How to get through to a real person in a call centre
Are you fed up of navigating endless automated options when you ring a company? Would you just like to speak to a real person? Good news, help is at hand. As a leading consumer champion, I can help you get through to a real person in a call centre- quicker and easier....
7 Top Travel and Holiday Tips for 2024
Are you planning a trip or holiday in 2024? Here are my 7 top travel and holiday tips to ensure you get the most for your money and the best consumer protection. Book your trip through a reputable travel agent You may well save money short term...
How to contact Evri (and speak to a real person!)
Evri complaints top my inbox on a daily basis. Are you trying to get a refund from Evri? Has your parcel been lost or delayed? Here's how to contact Evri customer service about lost or delayed parcels, how to complain to Evri, speak to a real person and get your money...
How to cheat the chatbots and get through to a real person
We’ve all been there. Kept on endless hold, going backwards and forwards speaking to different people at different times and after all that effort, no progress made whatsoever. That’s if we actually manage to get through in the first place. Post pandemic chaos at the...
How to contact British Airways (UPDATED!)
Are you still waiting for a refund from British Airways? Do you need to make changes to your booking? Are you fed up of waiting hours on hold to get through to customer service? You're not alone. Customer complaints about the difficulty in contacting British Airways...
Jane Hawkes aka Lady Janey: My Customer Service Articles and Events
As the Queen of Customer Service, I love to champion the best of companies to inspire and promote the highest standards of Customer Service in the UK. It was a pleasure to be invited to be a part of The Big Debate at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association annual...
My Savvy Travel Tips, Exclusives, Bylines and Articles
It's been a bonkers time in travel. My expertise has been sought by a wide range of organisations and I have shared a great deal of savvy travel tips across the media. I thought it would be nice to bring some of them together so here they are; my lil’ ol’ savvy travel...
My year in review: Looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024
Do you have a word for each year? For me in 2019 it was inspired as I embarked on my blogging journey. 2020 was patience as I worked hard to build my brand and establish myself as the undisputed Queen of Customer Service. 2021 was believe as I kept the consumer faith...
Citizens Advice Parcel League Table 2023: Best and Worst Delivery Firms
Citizen’s Advice has today revealed its latest parcel league table 2023. For the third year running it has found widespread issues across the market. The 5 largest delivery companies in the UK (by estimated parcel volumes) have been compared against four indicators....
World Kindness Day: How to be better customers
Verbal and physical abuse of retail workers is at an all time high and there are calls for changes in the law to protect staff. A recent survey by the British Retail Consortium found incidents of violence and abuse towards retail workers had nearly doubled post...
How To Keep Calm And Carry On When Experiencing Poor Customer Service
These days, there are rightly a lot of protections in place for customer service representatives who, unjustly, find themselves on the wrong end of many frayed tempers. Most companies now have pretty tight abuse policies. This could see you cut off at even the...
What is drip pricing and how can you avoid it
Have you been caught out by drip pricing or drip email pricing? Airlines, hotels, holiday parks, tickets, car finance, delivery apps, car rental, online shopping, telecoms companies and insurance. Drip pricing is becoming increasingly common across a range of...
Save money on dining, entertainment and days out with tastecard
Would you like to save money doing the things you love? Eating out, watching a film or enjoying days out with the family? Good news, you can do all of this and more with tastecard. The cost of living may be going up but you can still keep costs down. Read on to find...
Smart Ways To Save Money For Your Future
Inflation is often described as the silent thief of purchasing power. At its core, it represents the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, consequently eroding the purchasing power of money. For the average Brit, the implications of...
How to Save Money with the Jam Doughnut Cashback App
Are you fed up waiting for cashback payouts? Would you like to save money while you spend it? As an award-winning UK Moneyblogger, I’m always looking for new ways to help you get the most of your money particularly in the cost-of-living crisis. My latest fabulous...
Beach and Seaside Holidays, yes or no?
Despite changing holiday trends, beach and seaside holidays are still top of the list when it comes to our choice of holiday. Why do we love them so much? Read on to find out. Research carried out in June 2023 by the Travelodge Travel Index revealed that...
Ski holidays: how to save money and get the best ski deals
The joy of ski holidays is that ski resorts are designed perfectly for skiers in every respect. However, from equipment and location to accommodation and transport, there’s a lot to consider when you’re booking a ski holiday. All these costs can soon mount up. Here’s...
Rightly Save: Helping you save time and money on insurance policy renewals
Have you been stung by an insurance renewal you’d forgotten about? Is renewing insurance policies an annual hassle you could well do without? Worry not, help is at hand with a NEW service Rightly Save. Read on to find out how Rightly Save can help you save you time...
6 Simple Ways To Build Your Credit Score
A recent study revealed that building your credit score is among your smartest financial decisions. Indeed, the stronger your credit score, the more likely you will get approved for financing at the most favourable rates. Moreover, it can affect your ability to obtain...
How to save money on UK holidays
Love it or hate it, the word ‘staycation’ is here to stay and with travel chaos at its peak and the cost of living crisis biting hard, holidays at home in 2023 are still proving a popular choice. What’s not quite so attractive is the cost as demand exceeds supply and...
How Will The Landline Switch Off Affect Consumers?
With the UK’s telephone network going digital with the landline switch off, much is about to change for consumers that make phone calls in their own homes. Moving away from the traditional copper telephone network, PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), phone...