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Two and a half million PPI complaints to be reopened

The FCA says firms have agreed to reopen 2.5m PPI complaints to ensure fair redress is paid

29 August 2014

Amazon credit card customer? You can't earn loyalty points from October

Amazon credit card customers should consider switching to another reward card, as they won't earn Amazon loyalty points

28 August 2014

RBS fined £14.5m over mortgage advice

RBS and NatWest fined £14.5m after the Financial Conduct Authority found 'serious failings' in mortgage advice given

27 August 2014

TSB Enhance customer? Consider switching now as rates are to be slashed

500,000 TSB customers with its Enhance current account should consider switching now, as the bank is cutting rates

27 August 2014

First Direct top, Barclays gets wooden spoon in MSE's latest banking service index

First Direct has secured the top spot once more with more than 90% of its customers rating it 'great'

26 August 2014

BT confirms up to 6.5% price hike from December

BT has today confirmed it's hiking home phone and broadband prices for million of customers from December

23 August 2014

EDF Energy to pay £3m to charity after complaint breaches

EDF Energy will pay £3m to charity helping 'vulnerable customers' after Ofgem found it breached complaint rules

22 August 2014

Payment bounced? You'll soon have a second chance to avoid fees

More banks set to adopt a 'retry' scheme from September where they attempt to process bounced payments again

21 August 2014

BT to announce price hikes this weekend

Millions of BT customers are to be hit with the news on Saturday that prices will rise, MSE understands

21 August 2014

After a John Lewis loyalty card? Its free tea and cake offer's no longer guaranteed

John Lewis has changed the loyalty card free tea and cake offer so only some members will get the deal from now on

20 August 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.