October
Clampdown on 'misleading' broadband ads as new rules come into force
Telecoms firms can no longer separate the cost of broadband and line rental from today
31 October 2016
1,000s sign petition demanding ban on pensions and investment cold calling
A petition calling for an end to cold callers selling pensions and investments has been backed by Martin Lewis
28 October 2016
John Lewis credit card-holders struggle to resolve payment issues after website outage
Customers say they are still battling to get through to the retailer as problems enter their third week
27 October 2016
Co-op Energy to compensate 260,000 customers for complaints handling and billing problems
Hundreds of thousands of Co-operative Energy customers will receive compensation totalling £1.8 million
27 October 2016
1,000s warned to check their insurance after Enterprise Insurance goes bust
Thousands of Enterprise Insurance customers will start to receive automatic compensation for defunct motor policies
26 October 2016
Everything you need to know about energy
Stop wasting £300/yr on rip-off gas & elec - switching's easy + should you leave your heating on low & more mythbusters
26 October 2016
Huge fine for Vodafone over billing and complaints handling – check your bill NOW for errors
Vodafone has been fined more than £4.6 million after Ofcom found issues with PAYG billing and complaints handling
26 October 2016
NatWest to bin benefits offered on its Black credit card – leaving some without travel insurance
NatWest is scrapping the benefits it offers to 30,000 customers with its Black credit card at the end of the year
25 October 2016
Energy suppliers ordered to provide extra support to 100,000s more vulnerable customers from 2017
Hundreds of thousands more vulnerable energy customers will get extra support from their suppliers from 2017
25 October 2016
Lifetime ISA and Help to Save applicants need guidance, Martin tells MPs
Martin Lewis has warned that two new savings schemes being launched by the Government must come with clear guidance
25 October 2016
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Lycamobile users face service disruption following a cyber-attack – here's what you need to know
4 October 2023![]()
Some Lycamobile customers have been unable to make or receive calls or top-up their pay-as-you-go accounts after the Sim-only mobile provider confirmed it had been hit by a cyber-attack. -
Asda shopper? Christmas delivery slots open from 3 October – here's what you need to know
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If you're planning to buy your Christmas food shop from Asda, get ready to bag your delivery slot as bookings open from 3 October for delivery pass customers, while all shoppers will get access from next 10 October. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
3 October 2023![]()
Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
2 October 2023![]()
E.on Next is launching a new support scheme for some of its existing customers on low incomes or with medical needs. -
EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
29 September 2023![]()
EDF Energy will cut bills by £30 for some 260,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023![]()
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: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023![]()
The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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