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November

Saga calls for savings scheme to beat 'care crisis'

The Government should introduce a personal savings scheme to fund people's care in later life, says Saga

30 November 2012

Giffgaff shuts users out after mobile gaffe

Some users were unable to use their phone at all due to the gaffe which affected 50% of top-ups and activations

30 November 2012

Supermarkets agree to fairer pricing

Eight supermarkets have agreed to a set of principles following concerns over special offers and promotions

30 November 2012

Interest-only mortgage market dries up as Coventry pulls plug

The mutual announced this morning it will axe these deals from Monday, after RBS said the same this week

29 November 2012

Nationwide: House prices flat in November

The average UK house price stands at £163,853, showing a 1.2% decline on a year ago, but with no change this month

29 November 2012

Train fares could rise 9.2%... but some will FALL

Many commuters will be hit by inflation-busting rises, although some ticket prices will drop

28 November 2012

Millions of Lloyds customers to get letters about Co-op switch

Letters are being sent to 3.6m Lloyds TSB and C&G customers to explain details of their transfer to the Co-op

28 November 2012

Ryanair slaps 2% credit card fee on flights

The budget airline revealed the new fee just weeks after announcing all customers must pay its £6 per leg booking charge

28 November 2012

Payday loan reform latest: Will charges be capped?

Labour is claiming victory in its crusade to cap the cost of payday loans

28 November 2012

Credit card interest should be capped, MP says

Labour's Yvonne Fovargue wants interest to stop once a user has paid interest equivalent to three times the sum borrowed

28 November 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.