August
Ulster Bank reveals compensation for meltdown victims
Ulster will return all charges and interest it levied, and any knock-on costs incurred
31 August 2012
Nationwide: House prices up 1.3%
House prices have recorded their biggest monthly rebound in more than two-and-a-half years, says Nationwide
31 August 2012
Schools urged to keep uniform costs down
The LGA says families do not have endless cash for new uniforms and it's calling on schools to keep costs to a minimum
31 August 2012
Scrap cash machine curbs, RBS and Lloyds TSB told
MPs have urged RBS and Lloyds to drop restrictions on customers with basic bank accounts using other cash machines
31 August 2012
Why is Scotland an oasis for claims cowboys?
Mike Dailly, from Glasgow's Govan Law Centre, bemoans the inequality as there'll be an England & Wales only ombudsman
31 August 2012
EDF to pull top fixed energy deal
Households need to hurry to bag one of the few remaining cheap fixed energy deals as EDF is set to axe its top tariff
30 August 2012
Hotel chains not showing full prices with taxes
Nearly half major hotel chains in the UK are breaching regulations by not including VAT in headline prices, says Which?
30 August 2012
Super-rich must give more, says Nick Clegg
Nick Clegg has called on Britain's wealthiest to make an 'extra contribution' to the 'national effort'
29 August 2012
Orange ends free broadband
To continue getting free broadband Orange mobile customers now have to pay for the provider's line rental
29 August 2012
Tuesdays are the cheapest day to fly, says Which?
Tuesdays are the cheapest day of the week to fly out of the UK, while travelling midweek can also save money
28 August 2012
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28 July 2021
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First Direct's £100 bank switch bribe - go quick
Ends 9am Wed
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New. Broadband price war
Incl cheapest deal in 18mths - '£13/mth'
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Travel insurance from £9/week
Incl some Covid cover
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New. Help if you're 'pinged' or told to isolate
Martin's video explainer
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Slash PCR travel test costs to £40
Avoid £100+ fees
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'I reclaimed £3,500 in packaged bank fees'
'...going back to 1990'
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15 summer cinema savers
Incl £2.50 entry & free O2 Monday tickets
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Card providers to 'reserve' up to £100 when you pay at supermarket fuel pumps - here's what's happening
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Motorists paying for fuel at automated supermarket pumps across the UK now face having up to £100 on their debit or credit card temporarily "reserved" while they fill up to make sure they can afford the fuel in advance. Here's what's happening and what it means for you. -
Virgin Mobile to axe pay-as-you go services from 2022 - what it means for its 123,000 customers
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Virgin Mobile is to close down its pay-as-you go (PAYG) services from January 2022 in a move that impacts 123,000 customers. Here's what it means for your plan, mobile number, and unused credit. -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
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Mortgage prisoner review launched amid concerns even MORE homeowners could be trapped on expensive rates
26 July 2021![]()
More homeowners than previously thought could be trapped on expensive mortgage rates and unable to switch, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has admitted. -
Plans for bailiffs to be self-regulated revealed but Martin Lewis warns compulsory regulation that all firms must follow is needed
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Plans for bailiffs in England and Wales to be self-regulated have been put forward by the Centre for Social Justice in a bid to better protect people in debt. But Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, warns that the industry-funded body doesn't go far enough, saying that every bailiff firm needs to be "tightly and independently" regulated.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
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When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
