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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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Energy bills set to rocket for millions later this year as experts predict £100+/yr price cap rise – check if you can beat hikes by switching

11 June 2021

Around 11 million households on standard energy tariffs are likely to see huge price rises this winter, with industry experts Cornwall Insight predicting an increase of more than £100/yr to regulator Ofgem's price cap. But many can beat the hikes and save £100s by switching now.
Monzo users double charged at Tesco after technical error - but you can reverse the transaction

11 June 2021

Monzo users shopping at Tesco stores across the country may have been charged twice after a "technical error". Tesco says it is investigating and adds that it aims to reverse duplicate transactions within a day. Affected Monzo customers can also reverse payments via its banking app. Here's what you need to know.
Nationwide hit by ISA backlog leaving some waiting months for savings to be transferred

10 June 2021

Thousands of savers hoping to transfer to Nationwide's 'Member Exclusive Fixed Rate ISA' are facing delays, with some waiting as long as three months. It comes after the building society was inundated with requests for the new account, which was a MoneySavingExpert.com best buy at the time of its launch in March.
Thousands of Lifetime ISA bonus payments delayed ahead of stamp duty deadline after HMRC technical error

9 June 2021

Thousands of Lifetime ISA savers have had their 25% bonus payments delayed by over a week after a HMRC "technical error". It means some first-time buyers looking to purchase a home before the stamp duty holiday ends this month could be left as much as £1,000 out of pocket, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Furniture Village customer? Here's the latest on orders and shoppers' details after it was hit by a cyber attack

9 June 2021

Customers are facing delays as Furniture Village orders have been disrupted after it was hit by a cyber attack. Orders are now being rescheduled but shoppers should consider changing online passwords and remaining alert for suspicious activity as it's unclear if personal information is at risk.