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Booking.com lists same hotel with different star ratings and prices

Booking.com has offered the same hotel as both a three-star and a four-star, but with different prices

4 August 2017

Treasury Committee chair demands answers on Childcare Service website

Nicky Morgan MP has written to HMRC to demand answers on the performance of the troubled Childcare Service website

4 August 2017

Flow Energy to hike standard prices by 10%

Flow Energy has confirmed it's set to increase the cost of its standard tariff by 10% from Friday 1 September

3 August 2017

Sky customer? Here's how to get a free Buy & Keep film

Sky is offering all its customers a free film to mark the launch of its new loyalty scheme

3 August 2017

Almost 1,000 official complaints lodged about Government childcare website

Almost 1,000 official complaints have been made about the Government's Childcare Service website in just three months

3 August 2017

Retirement age hike has left women hundreds of pounds worse off

More than one million women whose retirement was delayed by state pension changes have lost out on an average £32 a week

2 August 2017

Worried about airport security delays? Here's what you need to know

UK passengers flying to and from Europe are facing long queues at some airports – here's what you need to know

2 August 2017

British Gas to hike electricity prices by 12.5%

British Gas has finally revealed its worst kept secret by ending its price freeze

1 August 2017

Virgin Media to hit customers with price rise of up to £48/year – beat the hike

Five million Virgin Media home phone, broadband and TV customers will be hit with price rises of up to £48 a year

1 August 2017

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Government unveils £65million package to help private renters during Covid-19

23 October 2021

The Government has announced a £65million package for local councils to help private tenants who are struggling with rent arrears due to the pandemic. Renters will be encouraged to contact their local councils to see if they are eligible.
Sainsbury's new Nectar offer 'discriminates against the elderly and the vulnerable', says 75-year-old shopper

22 October 2021

A Nectar card holder MSE reader was left disappointed to see that Sainsbury's latest feature to get discounts using the SmartShop app was not available to those who can only shop online or through Click & Collect. He felt this discriminated against those customers, particularly ones who cannot shop in store for health reasons.
Fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales can save £20 using day two lateral flows tests that will shortly replace PCR tests

22 October 2021

The Government has today released its approved list of private testing providers that will offer day two lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales. Travellers will be able to save £20 using lateral flow tests compared to pricier PCRs.
Martin Lewis: Avoid pressure to switch to a new fixed energy deal once your current one ends

22 October 2021

MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has reaffirmed his message to consumers to sit tight and avoid switching to a new fixed-price energy deal as more gas and electricity providers go bust. On his weekly The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV he warned people to "do nothing".
NS&I Green Savings Bond goes on sale but it only pays 0.65% AER fixed over three years

22 October 2021

The Treasury has launched a new Green Savings Bond that will be welcome news for those wanting to support green projects but the bond only pays interest of 0.65% a year, which is far below the top-paying three-year fixed savings deals. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has branded the rate "pants".