Someone rang me today from the UKVCAS to enquire about my client. Most people know that to call UKVCAS or Sopra Steria will cost a fortune. The last time a client called them, she spent £60 just to make a booking!

Calls to numbers beginning 0800 and 0808 are free from all landlines and mobiles. Yep, free!

However, numbers such as 0844, 0845, 0870 and 0871 are more costly to ring, whether you’re calling from a landline or mobile. Numbers starting with 09 are typically the most expensive.

The UKVCAS number is 0844 8920232 (Calls cost £0.04 per minute, plus your provider’s access charge). I found an alternative number so to avoid a very expensive 08 number. Call this number: 0330 123 1199. Fab!