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Do you use Swinton Insurance? Beware its 'pre-renewal' deposit

Swinton Insurance policyholders are unwittingly having money taken from their accounts to auto-renew policies

30 June 2014

Risky mortgage clampdown outlined by Bank of England

Bank of England's planning to cap home loans and introduce stronger checks to make sure borrowers can afford repayments

30 June 2014

Are you throwing £100s in the bin by dumping CPP reclaim forms?

Over five million people could be missing out on £100s by chucking away their CPP reminder letters

27 June 2014

Rogue claims firms face fines in Government clampdown

Rogue claims management companies that bombard people with nuisance calls and provide a bad service face big fines

27 June 2014

Is it just Wonga? Send us your debt demands from fake lawyers

MoneySavingExpert is calling for you to email us copies of any letters you've received from fake lawyers chasing debts

27 June 2014

Competition watchdog to probe big six energy companies

Ofgem has today announced it's referring the energy market for a full competition investigation - the first of its kind

26 June 2014

Paying cheques by photo set to come soon, Government confirms

You'll soon be able to pay a cheque into your bank simply by uploading a photo of it, under new Government measures

26 June 2014

Had a West Brom mortgage? You could be due a share of £2m in refunds

Thousands of West Bromwich mortgage customers are due a share of £2 million following interest overpayments

26 June 2014

Comparing bank accounts to get easier thanks to data deal

It should soon be easier to compare and switch current accounts to the best bank for your spending habits

26 June 2014

Wonga to pay £2.6m after threatening borrowers with fake lawyers

Wonga pressured 45,000 customers into repaying payday loans by sending letters from non-existent law firms chasing debt

25 June 2014

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Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? It’s crucial protection – not just for the elderly – and more important than a will

28 November 2023

Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
Martin Lewis: Child Benefit warning for couples – are you missing out on £1,000s in future state pension payments?

28 November 2023

If you're in a couple and claiming Child Benefit – or aren't claiming because one of you earns £60,000 or more a year – you could be missing out on £1,000s or even £10,000s in future state pension payments.
Tesco shopper? Urgently spend or extend £16 million of expiring Clubcard vouchers

28 November 2023

Tesco Clubcard holders need to urgently to spend £16 million worth of vouchers before they expire on Thursday 30 November. Alternatively, if you'd rather hang onto the vouchers, we've got a trick to extend their validity.
Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7%

28 November 2023

The state pension will rise by 8.5% from April 2024 under the 'triple lock' guarantee, meaning millions of people will receive a weekly increase of up to £17.35. Certain benefits, including Universal Credit, will also rise from next April by 6.7%.
Energy standing charges to be reviewed amid calls from Martin Lewis and MSE for them to be lowered

28 November 2023

Energy standing charges, which make up around £300 of most people's yearly bills, are to be reviewed by Ofgem.