2016

If you're planning a trip to India before the end of the year make sure to pack any 500 or 1,000 rupee notes that you've been keeping hold of – because the notes will become worthless unless you exchange them in the country before 30 December.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has asked Lloyds Banking Group about the problem of fraud which affects cancelled contactless cards, MoneySavingExpert.com has learned - in the first sign of the regulator taking action since we revealed the contactless card security flaw.

Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves throughout the world – and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has had lots of questions from MoneySavers on how the result could affect the pound in their pocket.

Online sellers have been reminded they face "serious consequences" for fixing prices with their competitors ahead of one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

American Apparel's UK business has today entered administration, with customers now unable to use gift cards or get refunds for returned items, and pending online orders no longer being dispatched.

The introduction of the universal credit benefit is "a terrible move for financial inclusion" for those who struggle to manage their monthly budgets, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has told Parliament that ring-fencing should be introduced to protect vulnerable people.

If you're a Barclays current account holder and haven't yet signed up to its Blue Rewards scheme, then you can earn at least £55 in your first year if you join by 30 November – and it's now tax-free. But the scheme's not a reason to switch to Barclays, or even to stick with it.

Tesco Bank says it restored normal banking facilities for its 136,000 current account customers by Tuesday night and insists it has now refunded about £2.5 million to the 9,000 victims of fraud identified following Saturday's major hack. If you bank with Tesco, don't assume it's all been put right – we explain your rights and what to check.

PPI claimants may have lost £100s after handing over deposits to a Swansea-based claims management company that has now gone bust. But many affected customers may be able to claw back their cash via their credit and debit card companies.