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August

Savers abandon cash ISAs in wake of new tax rules

The amount of new money saved in cash ISAs has dropped by a third in the past year

31 August 2017

Card firms hiking credit limits of those struggling with debt - what to do if your limit's increased

One in five people with debt problems have had their credit card limit increased without requesting it

30 August 2017

Two million CeX customers told to change passwords after hack

Two million CeX customers are being warned their accounts could have been hacked

30 August 2017

Some EE and BT Mobile customers unable to use free EU roaming

Some EE and BT Mobile customers who fail credit checks can't use their UK allowances when travelling in the EU

30 August 2017

Majority of customers yet to claim for mis-sold PPI - here's what you need to know

The official two-year countdown to the final deadline to reclaim mis-sold PPI has begun

29 August 2017

75,000 hit as MBNA to close two Amex credit cards in latest cashback cull

More than 75,000 MBNA customers will stop earning cashback and rewards via their Amex credit card next month

25 August 2017

Money talks - Barclays now lets you make payments via Siri

Barclays has become the first UK bank to let you send payments by asking Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant Siri

24 August 2017

Is lipstick really a liquid? Airports enforce different make-up security rules

Varying airport security rules are forcing holidaymakers to cram cosmetics such as lipstick into their 'liquids' bags

24 August 2017

Kids just got their GCSE results? Here's why you need to tell the taxman

If your kids are heading off to college for further education or approved training courses you MUST tell the taxman

24 August 2017

Applying for an Ulster Bank savings account? It could mark your credit file

Savers have been surprised to find applying for a savings account with Ulster Bank could mark their credit file

24 August 2017

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Millions of BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk and Vodafone customers to be hit with price hikes of up to 9.3% - here's what you can do about it

20 January 2022

Millions of BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk and Vodafone customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 9.3% this spring. All of the telecoms providers use December's consumer prices index (CPI) rate of inflation, as announced this week, to determine increases...
Bank of England base rate jumps to 0.25% - what the rise means for you

20 January 2022

The Bank of England base rate has risen from 0.1% to 0.25% after the majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today voted in favour of raising the rate. The base rate is used by the Bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and influences what borrowers pay and savers earn.
Amazon Logistics tops MSE’s parcel delivery poll for first time – while CitySprint ranks bottom of the pile

20 January 2022

It comes after another challenging year for firms providing essential services amid the continuing pandemic.
Boots launches new discount scheme for Advantage card holders - here's how it stacks up

19 January 2022

The high street retailer has brought back its 'Price Advantage' initiative that it trialled last summer, which offers up to 50% off selected products.
Virgin Media offers automatic discounts to customers waiting on hold and seeking a price cut - but wait to speak to someone in person as you may be able to get a better deal

19 January 2022

Virgin Media is offering automated discounts to cable customers put on hold who call up seeking a price cut, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) has learnt, although we've heard of users securing far better deals if they stay on the line and haggle in person.