June
Mobile phones will be cheaper to use in the EU from tomorrow
The price of making and receiving calls and sending and receiving texts in the EU is to be reduced tomorrow
30 June 2011
Nationwide figures show flat housing market
House prices were flat in June as low mortgage applications and sluggish new buyer inquiries kept the market subdued
30 June 2011
Cheque guarantee cards to be abolished tomorrow
From 30 June these cards, used to guarantee cheque payments in shops, will no longer be accepted
29 June 2011
Millions more forced to pay £100s in tax underpayments
Miscalculations emerge for 2010/11 tax year, meaning misery for 1.2m who now owe underpaid tax
29 June 2011
British Gas says price rises are likely
British Gas today indicated in both its company interim report and at a conference that price rises were likely
28 June 2011
Budget airlines get kicking over card surcharges
The OFT has today responded to the Which? super-complaint about excessive charges for paying by credit and debit card
28 June 2011
Habitat, Moben and others collapse: your rights
Consumers may face losing their cash if they have unfulfilled orders with brands that have gone into administration
28 June 2011
Guest: How Financial Conduct Authority should help consumers
The FSA's Chris Pond gives his view on the new Financial Conduct Authority & asks for your help...
27 June 2011
More holidays to be protected under new Government proposals
Six million extra holidays could be covered by the Air Travel Operator's Scheme if new Government proposals are approved
27 June 2011
Two thirds of young people worried about money
Two thirds of young people are worried about not having enough money in the future, according to pfeg survey results
27 June 2011
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29 March 2023
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Martin's five-minute Wallet Workout to gain pounds
Including slash credit card interest
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Warning. Avoid the savings tax trap
Higher-interest fixes mean it's now a risk
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Fixed-rate energy deals are back
Should you do it?
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Ends Wed. Amazon up to 40% off sale
What's hot, what's not
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Pet insurance going cheep...
Hot deals comparison sites miss
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Martin: 'Urgent tax reclaim deadline'
If you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a uniform or are employed
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Ends Thu. Superfast broadband '£18.40/mth'
Newbies to Virgin Media
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Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
28 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. -
Martin Lewis: One week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
28 March 2023![]()
Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Boots to cut Advantage points earned on spending – here's what's happening
28 March 2023![]()
Boots is to cut the number of loyalty points shoppers using its Advantage Card scheme can earn from May. -
New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023![]()
Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 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.
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