2014
Big four supermarkets to cut petrol prices again on New Year's Day
Petrol prices at the big four supermarkets will be cut by 2p/litre from New Year's Day, so hold on filling up if you can
31 December 2014
Government gives green light to school savings clubs
The Government's announced it will fund £150,000 for a pilot scheme to set up savings clubs in primary schools
31 December 2014
First Direct starts refunding customers over paperwork blunder
Some customers of First Direct have received a post-Christmas surprise worth thousands, following a paperwork blunder
31 December 2014
Students warned of surge in scams ahead of loan payments
Students expecting the next instalment of their loans in January are being warned to be wary of phishing emails
31 December 2014
Waiting for a City Link delivery? You may have to collect it
Thousands of customers waiting for City Link parcels must head to depots to pick up their packages
29 December 2014
Peer-to-Peer lending to move into the mainstream in 2015
Christine Farnish, chair of the Peer-to-Peer Finance Association, explains why 2015 will see P2P lending go mainstream
29 December 2014
Post-Christmas weather and travel chaos: know your rights
A cold snap led to 100,000 homes losing power, while overrunning engineering works caused train turmoil
29 December 2014
iSupplyEnergy to stop making it difficult for customers to switch
Customers of iSupplyEnergy will no longer be blocked from switching if they don't tell it they're moving elsewhere
24 December 2014
Government pledges £6 billion to fix roads 'blighted by potholes'
Local councils in England are to get a near-£6 billion fund to fight potholes over the next six years
23 December 2014
Erudio's arrears mail-out leaves graduates confused
Erudio customers have been left confused after receiving backdated arrears statements over the past few days
23 December 2014
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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. -
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. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
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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