MoneySavingExpert News

December

Car insurance premiums too high, competition watchdog says

Car insurance premiums are too high and should be cut through a number of 'far-reaching reforms', the CC says

17 December 2013

Tesco and Asda cut petrol prices

Petrol will be cheaper for those filling up at Tesco and Asda from tomorrow, but Sainsbury's won't be cutting prices

17 December 2013

Overpaying your mortgage in December could save £100s

Borrowers with mortgages where the interest is calculated once a year could save by overpaying now

17 December 2013

New Scottish bankruptcy law 'will cause misery', debt groups say

Debt advice groups protest against plans to make bankrupts in Scotland pay off their debts over four years

16 December 2013

Government launches premium rate number ban

The cost of calling some customer service lines will fall next summer but the crackdown is not market-wide

13 December 2013

0800 calls to be free from mobiles, says Ofcom

0800 numbers will be free to call from mobiles in 2015, while new rules will make the cost of calling businesses clearer

12 December 2013

Lloyds fined record £28m for mis-selling – are you affected?

Lloyds has been fined £28m by the FCA for sales incentive schemes, which pressured staff to sell

11 December 2013

Been hit by flight delays? Check your rights to refunds or compensation

Many passengers have had flights delayed or cancelled over the past week. MoneySavingExpert.com explains your rights

11 December 2013

Annuity rules need tightening to stop rip-offs, report warns

Pensioners face being ripped off when investing in annuities unless rules are tightened urgently, a report warns

9 December 2013

Giving gift cards for Christmas? Make sure you know your rights

If you're thinking of buying gift cards for Christmas, bear in mind the firm won't always honour them if it collapses

9 December 2013