January 2013

Troubled music giant HMV is NOT accepting e-vouchers, despite implying yesterday it would honour all gift cards from today. However, it will accept in-store vouchers.

Thousands of Lloyds TSB, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers have been left frustrated after being unable to send or receive Faster Payments. In the worst cases, people have been left without their wages, but the banks say they will refund charges.

If you've got gift vouchers or cards, use them as soon as possible to avoid them becoming invalid.

Customers of stricken music chain HMV will be able to use gift cards in the company's stores from tomorrow following a U-turn, its administrators have confirmed.

Yodel has been named as the parcel delivery firm that provides the worst service, in a Money Saving Expert poll of over 7,500 users.

Schools in some of the country's most disadvantaged areas will be given help to teach financial education.

Millions of energy customers will be hit with a price hike today, as Eon becomes the last of the big six firms to wallop its customers with a jump in their bills.

Weather forecasters are warning of major travel disruptions over the coming days, so consumers should know their refund and compensation rights in case of problems.

The workplace pension market is to be investigated amid concerns over high charges and poor competition.