MoneySavingExpert News

June

Southern commuters hit by train drivers' overtime ban can claim for 15+ minute delays against original timetable

Southern travellers can claim compensation for delays against their usual train times rather than a revised timetable

30 June 2017

Over a million searches have been made on free online pensions tracing service

Over one million searches have been made on the Government's online pensions tracing service since its launch last year

30 June 2017

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over £240 exit fees

Ofcom is investigating Virgin Media over exit fees when customers move to an area where Virgin's service is unavailable

30 June 2017

Paragon Bank launches three table-topping fixed savings accounts

Savers been given a boost after Paragon Bank launched market-leading rates, including a 2.05% two-year fixed account

30 June 2017

Almost 40% of us now use banking apps

Almost 40% of UK adults now use banking apps, with about 30 transactions taking place every second

29 June 2017

Using Tax-Free Childcare? Little-known rule means top-ups are limited to £500 every three months

HM Revenue & Customs is revamping guidance around the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme

29 June 2017

TalkTalk hits broadband and mobile customers with price hikes

TalkTalk customers facing monthly price hikes of up to £51 a year can beat the hikes

29 June 2017

Renewable energy firm Bulb announces second tariff price cut of the year

Renewable energy firm Bulb has cut its variable dual-fuel tariff for the second time this year

28 June 2017

Bank of England warns lenders about steep rise in consumer debt

The Bank of England wants lenders to tighten up mortgage lending criteria and protect themselves from defaults

27 June 2017

Nationwide to hike fee on flagship packaged bank account – is it still worth it?

Nationwide is overhauling its FlexPlus packaged account and increasing the £10/mth fee to £13/mth

27 June 2017