January 2017

Drivers left fuming after buying a Volkswagen diesel car that pumped out more pollution than advertised could pocket £1,000s in compensation by joining a 'class action' that may end up costing the motoring giant billions.

Almost 9,000 free nursery places for children in England will be funded by a £50-million grant, the Department for Education has announced today.

The 'unfair' practice of NHS doctors charging people with mental health problems up to £150 to fill in a crucial debt help form is to be reviewed, the Prime Minster has announced.

A botched system upgrade by childcare voucher provider Sodexo has left dozens of p arents unable to pay their childminders and nurseries – with some risking late payment fines.

A grandmother who had her £40,000 life savings stolen by a callous con-man just days before Christmas has been told by her bank that it won't cover her losses, despite pressure for banks to shoulder more responsibility when customers fall prey to sophisticated scams.

Travellers with a Ukash prepaid card will have to pay a fee to transfer money back to their bank account if they don't spend their balance before their travel cards are shut down on Tuesday 21 February.

Hundreds of thousands of Southern Rail passengers face continued disruption due to further strike action this month, with a survey showing that previous industrial action has left commuters struggling to get to work and out of pocket. With the possibility of strikes affecting other train operators, we show you how to claw back cash for delays and associated losses.

High street bank Halifax has today launched two new best-buy balance transfer credit cards, offering the joint-longest 0% period and the longest-ever fee-free deal.

The price of fuel is at an 18-month high and experts have predicted that the cost of petrol and diesel will rise yet further this month. But there are manoeuvres you can make to drive down the price you pay at the pumps.

Travel site Expedia has launched a new loyalty scheme offering points on bookings that can be exchanged for money off future reservations. Yet while it's possible to bag yourself a saving with the scheme, when booking always check if better deals can be found elsewhere.