November
Margaret Thatcher voted leader to 'knock Britain into shape'
Margaret Thatcher has been voted the former Prime Minister best equipped to lead Britain in 2011 by an overwhelming 60%
18 November 2011
Benefits recipients could lose £1 billion
The Times newspaper claims ministers have backed a plan to renege on a promise to uprate payouts in line with inflation
18 November 2011
Virgin Money to buy Northern Rock for £747m
The Government is selling Northern Rock to Virgin Money with the hope the combined forces will bring High Street competition
17 November 2011
Tesco told to make Price Check limit clearer in ads
Tesco has been reprimanded by the advertising watchdog for leaving out a key condition in its refund promise
16 November 2011
Banks 'give poor investment advice'
Many high street banks and building societies are offering poor investment advice, says consumer group Which?
16 November 2011
MPs call for return of cheque guarantee cards
MPs are keeping up the pressure for the return of cheque guarantee cards, which were abandoned in June by the Payments Council
16 November 2011
Got PPI compensation? You probably owe tax
Millions of victims of PPI mis-selling will have to pay tax on their payouts, the Government has confirmed
15 November 2011
Winter fuel payments: how to get them and are you eligible?
Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs from the Government
15 November 2011
Inflation falls but prices still rising fast
Inflation figures fell last month as the increase in the cost of living eased, official figures reveal today
15 November 2011
Airmiles becomes Avios: hurry to beat the cost hike
The Airmiles reward scheme has closed, which will mean passengers have to pay taxes and charges when redeeming flights
15 November 2011
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EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
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Martin and MSE among organisations calling for energy social tariff as millions expected to struggle with bills this winter
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The Government must urgently introduce an energy social tariff to prevent millions of households from falling into fuel poverty this winter, consumer organisations including MoneySavingExpert have said. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
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Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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