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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Water bills to rise by less than planned from April 2024 as firms hit with £114 million penalty – here's what we know
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Some water bills in England and Wales could rise by less than planned from April 2024, as 12 water companies have been hit with a collective £114 million penalty for missing targets on pollution, leaks and customer service. -
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Octopus Tracker energy tariff – could it save you £100s on your energy bills?
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Octopus Agile – is it now an energy tariff worth switching to?
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The Agile tariff from Octopus Energy is not right for everyone, but if you use it in the right way, it could mean big savings.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
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The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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