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Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries – here's how it works
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Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use towards their shopping at the supermarket chain. -
Struggling to pay energy bills? Check if you can get a grant worth £1,000s from your supplier
12 August 2022![]()
Struggling to pay your energy bills? Some energy suppliers are providing grants to worth up to £1,500 to those feeling the squeeze - here's how to apply. -
Iceland is giving away £30 food vouchers to pensioners struggling with the cost of living – but hurry, only limited numbers are left
12 August 2022![]()
Iceland is giving away free one-off £30 food vouchers to certain pensioners struggling with the cost of living. -
Further rail strikes planned for August – here are your refund rights
12 August 2022![]()
Transport services across the UK are to be disrupted again this month with thousands of rail workers set to walk out on Saturday 13, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August. See below for more and to find out what your refund rights are. -
Toy subscription service Whirli goes into administration - what it means for refunds and returns
11 August 2022![]()
Children's toy subscription service Whirli has gone into administration. The collapse affects around 10,500 customers. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.
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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. -
Asda shoppers can earn cashback with new rewards card – here’s how it stacks up
Asda has teamed up with Jaja Finance to launch the Asda Money Credit Card, which offers cashback on purchases at Asda and elsewhere. The cashback can only spent at Asda though. Below we explain the pros and cons and compare the new deal to other rewards options - where it's largely beaten. -
Barclaycard launches the market's longest 0% spending card in over two years - here's how it compares
Barclaycard has launched the longest 0% spending credit card we've seen since May 2020, giving some 25 months interest-free spending - though not all will get the headline rate. If you NEED to borrow, 0% spending cards are the cheapest way – here's how it compares.
Complain & Reclaim
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Struggling with energy bills but don't get the £150 council tax help? Check our council-by-council list to see if you're due further support
If you weren't eligible for the £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living but are struggling to pay your energy bills, you may be entitled to a one-off cash payment. We've trawled the websites of every UK council to see which ones have released their eligibility criteria for the money, and so check below. -
In council tax bands A-D and pay by direct debit? Check when your £150 energy rebate is coming
Most English and Welsh households eligible for the Government's £150 council tax rebate should receive the payment by the end of May – so long as they pay their council tax by direct debit. -
Martin Lewis: Three must-dos by 5 April 1) Tax code rebate 2) Marriage tax allowance 3) PPI tax back
There are just weeks left to submit claims potentially worth £100s on everything from incorrect tax codes to uniform tax rebates.
Household Bills
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Martin Lewis urges 'zombie Government' to 'wake up' as energy price cap predicted to rise to £4,266 a year
Millions of people are facing "unaffordable" energy bill rises from October, as the price cap is now predicted to rise from £1,971 a year to £3,582 a year for someone on typical use, with a further 19% rise expected in January 2023, taking typical bills to £4,266 a year. -
Beware paying for a day of EU mobile roaming but only getting a minute – MSE warns of sharp practices as post-Brexit protections end
MoneySavingExpert.com has today published a new report containing worrying findings on EU roaming. It comes as post-Brexit roaming protections have now ended and most major networks have reintroduced roaming fees in the EU, ultimately leaving mobile users with weaker rights and many with higher costs. -
Energy price cap to change every three months from October - what it means for your bills
The price cap on how much energy suppliers can charge households will now change every three months from October, instead of every six months, regulator Ofgem has confirmed. Due to the current high wholesale energy costs, it means we're likely to see price rises TWICE this winter.
Banking & Saving
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John Lewis 'Partnership' credit card user? You'll no longer be able to use your card from 31 October – here's all you need to know
John Lewis Partnership credit card-holders will no longer be able to use their Mastercards from 6pm on 31 October 2022. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 1.75% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 1.75% from 1.25% - the biggest single rise in 27 years. 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. -
Coventry Building Society customers hit by payment delays after online services go down – here's what you need to know
Coventry Building Society customers have been unable to make payments, transfer cash or withdraw from their current and savings accounts online after "an internal technical issue" meant some of its services went down for almost two days.
Travel
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Further rail strikes planned for August – here are your refund rights
Transport services across the UK are to be disrupted again this month with thousands of rail workers set to walk out on Saturday 13, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August. See below for more and to find out what your refund rights are. -
Coronavirus travel rights
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. -
Beware paying for a day of EU mobile roaming but only getting a minute – MSE warns of sharp practices as post-Brexit protections end
MoneySavingExpert.com has today published a new report containing worrying findings on EU roaming. It comes as post-Brexit roaming protections have now ended and most major networks have reintroduced roaming fees in the EU, ultimately leaving mobile users with weaker rights and many with higher costs.
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 lenders lengthen product transfer periods to allow homeowners to lock in new deals earlier – here's what you need to know
Several major lenders have increased how far in advance existing borrowers can lock in a new mortgage deal as interest rates rise. It comes as many homeowners look to start the process of lining up a new mortgage earlier than usual, hoping to get a cheaper deal and stay ahead of future rate rises after the base rate hit 1.75% last week – its sixth increase since December 2021. -
Mortgage holder alert as new figures reveal 370,000 are overpaying – can you save £1,000s/yr? Here's how to check
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners are overpaying on their mortgage because they're languishing on their lender's standard variable rate, new data from the financial regulator has revealed. Yet savings of £1,000s a year may be available if homeowners remortgage to more competitive deals – something they may want to consider sooner rather than later with further interest rate rises expected. -
Help to Buy equity loan scheme to close to applicants in three months – here's what you need to know
Almost 10 years since its original launch, the Government's equity loan scheme will close for good in March 2023, but anyone who wants to take part needs to apply by 31 October 2022.
Shopping
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Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries – here's how it works
Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use towards their shopping at the supermarket chain. -
M&S and Waitrose scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg - here's what other supermarkets are doing
M&S and Waitrose have become the latest supermarkets to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg in a bid to cut down on food waste. Food can still be eaten after its best before date, yet many people throw items away in confusion. Here's what you need to know - and what other supermarkets are doing. -
Thousands of Barclaycard customers left unable to use contactless following a technical glitch - here's what we know
Thousands of Barclaycard customers have been unable to use the contactless option on their cards after a technical glitch cause them to stop working. The issue has been ongoing since March but Barclaycard has told us it hopes to have it fixed within the next few days.
Income & Budgeting
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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. -
English councils cut back on school holiday food vouchers – here's what other help you can get
Several councils in England have either scrapped or cut back on their provision of summer holiday vouchers for children eligible for free school meals, according to a BBC investigation, but there is still some help out there for those affected by the cuts. -
Buying a prepaid funeral plan? You now have more protection after regulator intervenes
From today, all prepaid funeral plans in the UK will be policed by the financial regulator – meaning you'll be protected if you buy a plan from an authorised firm and it later goes bust.
10 August 2022
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Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries – here's how it works
12 August 2022![]()
Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use towards their shopping at the supermarket chain. -
Struggling to pay energy bills? Check if you can get a grant worth £1,000s from your supplier
12 August 2022![]()
Struggling to pay your energy bills? Some energy suppliers are providing grants to worth up to £1,500 to those feeling the squeeze - here's how to apply. -
Iceland is giving away £30 food vouchers to pensioners struggling with the cost of living – but hurry, only limited numbers are left
12 August 2022![]()
Iceland is giving away free one-off £30 food vouchers to certain pensioners struggling with the cost of living. -
Further rail strikes planned for August – here are your refund rights
12 August 2022![]()
Transport services across the UK are to be disrupted again this month with thousands of rail workers set to walk out on Saturday 13, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August. See below for more and to find out what your refund rights are. -
Toy subscription service Whirli goes into administration - what it means for refunds and returns
11 August 2022![]()
Children's toy subscription service Whirli has gone into administration. The collapse affects around 10,500 customers. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
9 August 2022![]()
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. -
Martin Lewis: Don't shop at Zara before you go to Spain, Greece, France or Italy
11 July 2022![]()
Update 17 July 2017: We tend to think since Brexit that the pound’s weaker than it has been for decades. While somewhat true against the dollar, against the euro it’s only a tad worse now than when I first wrote this in 2014. The logic of this blog stands just as strongly now. On the Spanish-English website...
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