March
House prices show annual increase for the first time in over a year
House prices were up 0.8% on a year ago, marking the first year-on-year rise since February last year, says Nationwide
28 March 2013
Council tax benefit axe 'to hit 2.4 million families'
Around 2.4 million families face an average hike in their council tax bills of £138 next week, according to a charity
28 March 2013
NatWest and RBS cut overseas card charges, but they're still expensive
Holidaymakers using a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) or NatWest debit card will pay lower fees overseas from June
28 March 2013
New glitch hits RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank apps
RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank customers who use the group's mobile banking apps have been unable to access their accounts
28 March 2013
Coventry Building Society pulling best buy cash Isa
Act now if you want Coventry Building Society's best buy Isa - application forms are being withdrawn on Wednesday night
27 March 2013
Cold snap 'no excuse' for energy price hikes, Government says
The Government has issued a warning to energy companies that the recent cold weather is
27 March 2013
Travel firms told to reveal hidden holiday costs
Companies must provide clear, transparent and timely information when advertising and selling holidays, says the OFT
26 March 2013
Government minister: 'Gas price hikes show market's working'
Minister Greg Barker said that while price rises were
26 March 2013
Mortgage approvals at lowest level for seven months
According to the BBA, mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to their lowest level in seven months in February
25 March 2013
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco cut diesel prices
From tomorrow Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco will all reduce the price of diesel by up to 2p per litre
25 March 2013
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New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023![]()
Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
Barclays to shut 14 more branches in yet another round of closures – here's the full list, plus alternatives
27 March 2023![]()
The latest closures now mean Barclays will close at least 55 branches by the end of the year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023![]()
BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022![]()
It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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