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March

New car buyers gear up for tax changes - what it means for you

Owners of new cars face shelling out more in tax once revised vehicle excise duty bands are introduced tomorrow

31 March 2017

Travel insurer Holidaysafe to 'improve' policy wording after elderly couple's £3,000 cruise claim is rejected

The travel insurance firm Holidaysafe is to publish clearer warnings that cruises aren't covered by its standard policy

31 March 2017

Motorists 'could show driving licence on smartphone' from 2018

The DVLA is developing a new digital service which will let you share your licence data with 'trusted' third parties

31 March 2017

Guest Comment: How the regulator is tackling contactless card fraud

Andrew Bailey, Financial Conduct Authority chief executive, says it's working to stamp out contactless card fraud

30 March 2017

Regulator to tackle contactless card security flaw after MSE investigation

Bank customers who have cancelled a contactless card may no longer have to check statements for signs of fraud

29 March 2017

STOP paying credit card interest - we've the best-ever deals, but most of you aren't on 'em

Time to change that and save £1,000s

29 March 2017

Price comparison sites 'could be more effective', regulator says

An ongoing study by the Competition and Markets Authority has raised some concerns about how well sites communicate

28 March 2017

Brexit letter to PM: Consumers must be protected, say MSE, Which? and Citizens Advice

The Prime Minister has been urged not to let consumer rights 'fall by the wayside' during negotiations

28 March 2017

Over 64? This is your LAST CHANCE to boost your state pension

If you're a woman aged 64 or a man aged 66 or older, urgently check if it's worth topping up your state pension

28 March 2017

New 12-sided £1 coin enters circulation – what you need to know

Britain's iconic £1 coin is to be phased out after more than three decades in circulation by a 12-sided replacement

27 March 2017

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Barclaycard customer? Check your account and don't bin post as it's refunding MORE people, with some getting £1,200

25 January 2022

Keep an eye out for letters from Barclaycard, even if you weren’t on a repayment plan, as its refunding more customers for incorrect fees. MSE has received an influx of accounts from customers who say they received a surprise refund, with several claiming to have been given more than £1,000.
Tesco's Clubcard Pay+ prepaid card gives points on spending - here's who should get it

25 January 2022

Tesco Bank's new prepaid debit card is now available to all 20 million Clubcard holders following a series of trials last year
Apply now to get £140 off your energy bill via the Warm Home Discount – but hurry as many schemes are closing

25 January 2022

But major suppliers including British Gas, EDF and Scottish Power have now closed their schemes for 2021/22 and others will follow – so apply as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out.
Martin Lewis: Up to 7 million missing out on benefits they're entitled to - are you?

24 January 2022

Martin also explained that if you're entitled to universal credit you'll be eligible for 'help to save' scheme - a Government scheme that offers a 50% savings bonus for low-income earners.
Covid travel tests to be scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals to England and Scotland

24 January 2022

In addition, those who aren't fully vaccinated will no longer be required to take a day eight test or self-isolate on arrival to England.