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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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Boots launches new discount scheme for Advantage card holders - here's how it stacks up

19 January 2022

The high street retailer has brought back its 'Price Advantage' initiative that it trialled last summer, which offers up to 50% off selected products.
Virgin Media offers automatic discounts to customers waiting on hold and seeking a price cut - but wait to speak to someone in person as you may be able to get a better deal

19 January 2022

Virgin Media is offering automated discounts to cable customers put on hold who call up seeking a price cut, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) has learnt, although we've heard of users securing far better deals if they stay on the line and haggle in person.
Lloyds Bank ordered to settle two-year-old Section 75 claim involving PayPal - here's how you can fight for a refund too

19 January 2022

Lloyds Bank has been ordered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to settle a so-called 'Section 75' claim that is almost two-years old after the high-street lender tried to avoid making a payout because the items were bought via PayPal.
Martin Lewis: Pay more than £10/mth on your mobile bill? You’re probably burning cash – here’s how to cut costs

18 January 2022

Bill payers may be surprised to learn that if they’re paying more than £10 a month for their mobile phones, they may be burning through cash. That’s the message from MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis this week as he offers tips on cutting the costs of your phone bill.
Together Energy ceases trading – here's what it means for your gas and electricity

18 January 2022

Together Energy, including its subsidiary Bristol Energy, has ceased trading. In total, the two brands have about 176,000 household customers between them. If you're affected, your supply will continue and credit balances are protected. While it's likely you'll pay more now, there are no savings to be had by switching.