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Chase customers left unable to access accounts as app goes down – here's what we know
5 October 2022![]( "CHASE ARRIVES IN THE U.K TO OFFER CONSUMERS A SIMPLE, REWARDING, BANKING EXPERIENCE")
Chase customers are currently unable to access their accounts or make payments due to technical issues at the app-only bank. -
Shell Energy to pay an extra £150 this winter to customers getting the Warm Home Discount – here's what you need to know
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Shell Energy will pay an extra £150 to over 150,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter – meaning those eligible will get £300 in total from both payments. -
Barclays launches 5.12% linked savings account - here's how to get it
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Barclays' has launched a new linked "Rainy Day Saver" savings account for Blue Rewards members, which pays 5.12% interest on balances of up to £5,000 – over double the top open-to-all easy access account. You need to jump though a number of hoops to get it though. -
Second benefits cost of living payment to start on 8 November – here's who's eligible, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
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Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the second half of their £650 cost of living payment from 8 November. -
Mortgage rates: what you can and should do (if anything) amid the market turmoil
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At the start of the week, several major lenders pulled their deals from the market completely. Since then, many others have either withdrawn their fixed-rate offers or replaced them at hugely increased rates. As the market turbulence continues, here's what you can do.
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Treasury deletes tweet after Martin Lewis slams projected stamp duty savings as 'nonsense'
A tweet suggesting people could save £12,700 a year following the mini-budget has been removed by HM Treasury following a complaint from MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis. -
Amazon Classic or Platinum holder? Your credit card will stop working sooner than expected - here's what's happening
Amazon has brought forward the date from which its Classic and Platinum Mastercards will stop working. Users had previously been told they had until January 2023 to continue using the cards before they were axed. But for some, this deadline has been moved to October, and for others to November. -
Student loan interest rates to rise from September – what it means for you
Student loan interest rates will rise for many from September, the Government has confirmed. But this WON'T make a difference to your monthly repayments.
Complain & Reclaim
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60,000 people caught out by tax rebate firm Tax Credits Ltd to be refunded by HMRC - here's how you'll get your money back
The UK tax office is to refund 60,000 people that had tax rebates processed by Tax Credits Ltd. The move comes after a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation found that the third-party tax rebate firm was alleged to have submitted claims using forged signatures, without consent, and made it difficult for people to get hold of any money owed. -
Warning: Taken time off work to look after kids? You could be owed state pension - here's how to check and claim
If you stayed at home to care for family, as far back as 1978, your National Insurance record may have been hit with errors that could see you missing out on £1,000s in state pension payments. Below we explain how to check and claim. -
Thousands to be refunded after ground rent ‘unfairly’ doubled – how to get your money back
Thousands of leaseholders who paid a doubled ground rent will receive refunds, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed. The watchdog has secured undertaking from nine companies that bought freeholds from Taylor Wimpey, which means more than 5,000 households will get their money back.
Household Bills
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Shell Energy to pay an extra £150 this winter to customers getting the Warm Home Discount – here's what you need to know
Shell Energy will pay an extra £150 to over 150,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter – meaning those eligible will get £300 in total from both payments. -
Water companies forced to cut customer bills from April 2023 - here's what you need to know
Eleven water companies across England and Wales will be forced to cut customer bills by a collective £150 million from April 2023 after they missed targets on issues including pollution, sewerage flooding in homes, and water supply interruptions. -
Welsh households on universal credit and other benefits can get £200 to help with energy bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply
More than 400,000 low-income households in Wales can get a non-repayable £200 cash grant to put towards their energy bills this winter.
Banking & Saving
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Chase customers left unable to access accounts as app goes down – here's what we know
Chase customers are currently unable to access their accounts or make payments due to technical issues at the app-only bank. -
Barclays launches 5.12% linked savings account - here's how to get it
Barclays' has launched a new linked "Rainy Day Saver" savings account for Blue Rewards members, which pays 5.12% interest on balances of up to £5,000 – over double the top open-to-all easy access account. You need to jump though a number of hoops to get it though. -
Today is the last day to use paper £20 and £50 notes before they become unusable - check down the back of your sofa now
There's just days left before paper £20 and £50 notes are withdrawn from circulation, so act now before shops stop accepting them. You can spend the notes until, and including, Friday 30 September but after that you'll have to bank them or swap them.
Travel
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Train or Tube journey affected by October strikes? Your refund rights
Transport services across the UK are to be disrupted again this month with thousands of rail workers due to walk out on Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October. -
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We've the latest on the testing and self-isolation rules for travellers visiting popular destinations abroad, plus full refund and insurance rights for overseas and UK travel. -
Got a credit note from a Covid-19 cancelled package holiday? Use it TODAY or you will lose valuable extra protection
If you have an unused credit note from a package holiday that was cancelled due to the pandemic, you should redeem it or cash it in by the end of today (30 September 2022). If you don't you risk losing valuable protection if the firm that issued it goes bust.
Insurance
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RAC hikes breakdown cover prices by more than 30% in some cases – here's how to beat the increases
RAC breakdown cover policyholders will see prices hiked, in some cases by more than 30%, at renewal. But if you've had a notification of a price rise, you don't have to accept it. You may be able to leave penalty-free, or haggle to get the price lowered. -
New Consumer Duty rules launched today in a bid to "end rip-off charges and fees" – here's all you need to know
The financial regulator has confirmed its plans for a sweeping regulatory overhaul that will stop financial firms mistreating consumers -
Ethnic minorities pay up to £280/yr more for car insurance than white people, says Citizens Advice
Ethnic minorities pay more than white people for car insurance, research from Citizens Advice has shown, with the charity arguing that the price differences are a result of an "ethnicity penalty".
Mortgages & Homes
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Mortgage rates: what you can and should do (if anything) amid the market turmoil
At the start of the week, several major lenders pulled their deals from the market completely. Since then, many others have either withdrawn their fixed-rate offers or replaced them at hugely increased rates. As the market turbulence continues, here's what you can do. -
Rates on 10-year mortgage fixes are cheap right now – should I be locking in for longer?
Homeowners have increasing reason to consider longer term mortgages over shorter deals, as the cost of borrowing grows. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 2.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 2.25% from 1.75%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and influences what borrowers pay and savers earn.
Shopping
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Sainsbury's becomes latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg - here's what other stores are doing too
Asda has become the latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg in a bid to cut down on food waste. It joins Marks & Spencer which axed the labels in July, and also Waitrose which will can them from September. Food can still be eaten after its best before date, yet many people throw items away in confusion. -
Boots launches 'Everyday' range with essentials for less than £1.50 - here's how it stacks up
Boots has launched an 'Everyday' range aimed at providing essentials to those on a budget. Items available include toothpaste, shampoo and sanitary products for less than £1.50 each. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere as it's not always cheapest. Here's what you need to know. -
KFC launches new 'Rewards Arcade' loyalty scheme but you're not guaranteed a prize - here's how it works
KFC has launched a new rewards scheme after scrapping its Colonel Club loyalty program in July. The 'Rewards Arcade' allows users to play a game and win awards after placing an order, but you aren't guaranteed a prize every time.
Income & Budgeting
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Children in Wales in reception, year one and year two to get free school meals by April 2023 - here's all you need to know
All reception year schoolchildren in Wales will start receiving free meals from September this year, with pupils in year one and year two to get free meals by April 2023, the Welsh Government has announced. It's expected that all 200,000 primary school children in Wales will receive free school meals by 2024. -
A-level results warning: putting off uni until next year could cost £10,000s more
School leavers getting their A-Level results this week should be aware that deferring for a year means they'll be on the new student finance system coming in England in September 2023, and will repay their loan for a much longer period, potentially costing £10,000s more. -
Need to buy school uniform? Check if you can get a grant of up to £200 to help with the cost
We've searched through council websites to find which offer it – check to see if you're eligible and what you could get.
5 October 2022
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New. Free £200 in time for Christmas
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'Should I start overpaying my mortgage?'
Plus boosted mortgage overpayment calculator
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Top fixed savings now pay 4.56%
Highest since 2012, with easy access up to 2.5%
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Second cost of living payment
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15GB data Sim '£4.62/month'
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Amazon 'Prime Early Access Sale'
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Chase customers left unable to access accounts as app goes down – here's what we know
5 October 2022![]()
Chase customers are currently unable to access their accounts or make payments due to technical issues at the app-only bank. -
Shell Energy to pay an extra £150 this winter to customers getting the Warm Home Discount – here's what you need to know
4 October 2022![]()
Shell Energy will pay an extra £150 to over 150,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter – meaning those eligible will get £300 in total from both payments. -
Barclays launches 5.12% linked savings account - here's how to get it
4 October 2022![]()
Barclays' has launched a new linked "Rainy Day Saver" savings account for Blue Rewards members, which pays 5.12% interest on balances of up to £5,000 – over double the top open-to-all easy access account. You need to jump though a number of hoops to get it though. -
Second benefits cost of living payment to start on 8 November – here's who's eligible, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
4 October 2022![]()
Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the second half of their £650 cost of living payment from 8 November. -
Mortgage rates: what you can and should do (if anything) amid the market turmoil
4 October 2022![]()
At the start of the week, several major lenders pulled their deals from the market completely. Since then, many others have either withdrawn their fixed-rate offers or replaced them at hugely increased rates. As the market turbulence continues, here's what you can do.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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