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July

NatWest launches lowest 5-year fix as mortgage rates fall

A new record low five-year fixed rate mortgage has been launched by NatWest today at 2.95%, amid falling rates

31 July 2012

Hotel discount deals under investigation

The OFT is concerned Booking.com, Expedia and InterContinental Hotels Group are limiting discounts

31 July 2012

House prices fell in July

House prices have fallen for the first time in seven months, says property analyst Hometrack

30 July 2012

HSBC takes further PPI mis-selling hit

HSBC has taken a further £341.6 million hit to cover mis-sold payment protection insurance, it has been announced today

30 July 2012

FSA publishes new rules on packaged accounts

The FSA has published new rules to stop consumers from being sold packaged accounts with benefits they can't use

27 July 2012

Broadband speeds up across UK

Broadband speeds have risen across the UK, but one in five postcodes still suffer from super-slow service, says uSwitch

27 July 2012

OFT cracks down on unfair heating oil price rises

GB Oils has been made to ensure prices quoted at order remain fixed until delivery, after OFT action

27 July 2012

Don't forget the 31 July tax deadline

The majority of the nine million taxpayers who file a self-assessment return must make a payment by the end of July

26 July 2012

Nationwide customers double-charged when using debit card

IT glitch sees the same transaction taken from account twice, for some of its 4 million customers

26 July 2012

Proof you can get out of debt in the recession

Despite the state of the country's economy, one MoneySaver became debt-free after overcoming a £35,000 wall

26 July 2012

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Coronavirus Travel Rights

6 December 2021

The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe.. We've the full info on what's happened, including changes to testing and quarantining. Plus, this guide also has key info on travel insurance, refund rights and more.
PCR testing firm Randox forced to give customers clearer information on wait times and refund rights following talks with the regulator

3 December 2021

PCR travel test provider Randox Health has changed its terms and conditions to be clearer on when customers can expect tests and results to arrive and when they can cancel an order and claim a refund.
Martin Lewis: Energy price cap now due to rise by a 'horrid' 40%+ in April

3 December 2021

Martin Lewis warned households to "do nothing" with their energy supply and not to switch in the tenth episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show.
UK Government website still showing £1 Covid test deals despite concerns few consumers can get these prices

3 December 2021

Companies offering PCR travel tests for as little as 30p can still be found on the UK Government's website despite a number of the cheapest deals being pulled on the back of concerns that travellers are being misled by providers offering super cheap deals just to boost their position in the list.
Got a Halifax or Virgin Money travel credit or debit card you haven't recently used? Check it won't get automatically cancelled

2 December 2021

With some providers cancelling inactive cards, it's worth checking to see if you need to take action to keep your card account open - particularly if you have any upcoming Christmas trips.