July
MPs hit out at HMRC chaos
An influential group of MPs has slammed poor service at the taxman's office, highlighting long delays
30 July 2011
Guest Comment: Government student loan explanations 'woeful'
With tuition fees rising to £9,000 in 2012, student finance expert Prof Nicholas Barr says governments haven't explained costs
29 July 2011
Nationwide: House prices remain flat
House prices inched higher in July, but have changed very little so far in 2011, state new Nationwide figures
29 July 2011
MSE issues code of conduct call to daily deals sites
The major sites such as Groupon, kgbdeals and LivingSocial offer many great deals but too often we hear of consumers unable to access them
29 July 2011
Young driver insurance costs fall
The cost of annual premiums for drivers aged 17-to-22 fell by 5.6% in April to June, new AA figures show
28 July 2011
British Gas owner posts £1.3bn profit, so why the price hikes?
Centrica today reveals it made a massive half-year profit just weeks after British Gas price hikes were announced
28 July 2011
40,000 urged to reclaim £22m in student loan overpayments
Tens of thousands of graduates are being urged to claim money back after it emerged the Student Loans Company has taken millions of pounds in overpayments
28 July 2011
Advertised broadband speed claims are 'false'
Many consumers will be left frustrated as the difference in advertised and actual broadband speed has grown, says Ofcom
27 July 2011
Tesco offers money-off code to frustrated Ocado shoppers
Tesco is trying to steal a march on Ocado by giving a £20-off code to customers left disappointed by an identical offer from its rival last month
27 July 2011
British Gas fined £2.5m over complaints
Energy giant British Gas has been fined £2.5 million by the energy watchdog for failing to deal with complaints correctly
27 July 2011
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Tesco Mobile to charge customers for data roaming in Europe from next year
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Tesco Mobile is to start charging new and recently joining pay-monthly customers to use their mobiles in Europe from 2024. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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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
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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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