MSE News

2013

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

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Sykes Cottages reverses coronavirus refund policy after watchdog investigation

3 July 2020

UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog
Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

3 July 2020

The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed
Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

3 July 2020

English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted
Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

3 July 2020

Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.
Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

3 July 2020

The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more