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February

Private parking 'fines': Test case could open reclaim floodgates

A case is being heard at the Court of Appeal today, which could set a precedent on reclaiming excessive parking fines

24 February 2015

Payday lenders must be on comparison sites from next year

Online payday lenders will be forced to publish details of their products on at least one price comparison website

24 February 2015

Lloyds is worst offender for wrongly rejecting customer complaints

Lloyds Bank wrongly turned away the most complaints, with 74% of consumers' complaints upheld by the ombudsman

24 February 2015

'I made £6,375 from YouTube videos last year'

A mum-of-two has turned her part-time hobby of posting videos on YouTube into a lucrative money-making scheme

24 February 2015

Ofgem under fire for failing to keep energy prices down

Energy regulator Ofgem has been criticised by MPs for failing to ensure customers are getting the best value for money

23 February 2015

Airline ombudsman-style scheme set for launch next year

Passengers with complaints about flight delays may be able to take them to an ombudsman-style scheme from 2016

23 February 2015

Industry challenged to do more to protect vulnerable consumers

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a challenge to the industry to ensure it better protects vulnerable people

23 February 2015

Couples now able to register to shift unused tax allowance between spouses

Married couples and those in civil partnerships can now register for a tax break, which could help them save up to £212

20 February 2015

Could you reclaim unfair private parking fines?

Drivers may have been illegally charged millions of pounds by overzealous private parking firms, according to the RAC

20 February 2015

Warning: Don't throw Sentinel redress letters away

If you've been flogged worthless card protection by Affinion (known as Sentinel), keep an eye on redress letters

20 February 2015

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Got a travel credit or debit card you haven't recently used? Check it won't get automatically cancelled

2 December 2021

With some providers cancelling inactive cards, it's worth checking to see if you need to take action to keep your card account open - particularly if you have any upcoming Christmas trips.
How to set a contactless card spending cap to avoid the new £100 limit

2 December 2021

The contactless card payment limit is rising from £45 to £100 on 15 October. But Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds and Starling will let you set your own limit, and others plan to do the same in future. Some providers will also let you turn off contactless completely. Here's what you need to know.
Coronavirus Travel Rights

2 December 2021

The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe.. We've the full info on what's happened, including changes to testing and quarantining. Plus, this guide also has key info on travel insurance, refund rights and more.
Shoppers will be able to withdraw cash in more than 2,000 stores across the UK without having to buy anything or pay a fee

1 December 2021

More than 2,000 retailers will allow shoppers to withdraw cash at the checkout without needing to buy an item or pay a fee by the end of the year.
Former Igloo, Symbio and Enstroga customer? Set up your direct debit with new supplier E.on NOW, or you'll overpay

1 December 2021

Former customers of failed suppliers Igloo, Symbio and Enstroga risk overpaying by about £100/year unless they take action NOW, as new provider E.on Next has been unable to transfer across direct debit mandates. You need to set up a new one with E.on Next by Friday 3 December, or you'll end up paying more, as direct debit is the cheapest way to pay