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February

Maplin goes into administration - what you need to know

Maplin goes into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk

28 February 2018

New protection for victims of cash transfer scams

A new code of conduct for the way banks treat victims will come into force in September

28 February 2018

Toys R Us goes into administration - your rights

Toys R Us has fallen into administration, it was announced today

28 February 2018

Vanquis Bank to repay cardholders £169 million - ensure you don't miss out

Vanquis Bank has been ordered to pay 1.2 million customers almost £169 million in compensation

27 February 2018

Bulb to increase energy prices by 2.8%

Green energy supplier Bulb is raising the price of its only tariff, with all of its existing customers hit by the rise.

27 February 2018

New rules to protect those in debt mean your credit card may be suspended if you only make minimum repayments

Credit card customers struggling with persistent debt are to be offered extra help by lenders, under new rules

27 February 2018

Asda credit card rewards to be slashed

Asda Money is to cut the amount of credit card 'cashback' you can earn on non-Asda spending by more than half

26 February 2018

Energy price cap could start THIS year as bill launched in Parliament

An energy price cap could be introduced before next winter – but you don't need to wait, you can switch and save NOW

26 February 2018

Snow and freezing weather causes ANOTHER day of UK-wide disruption - your rights

Your work and travel rights as the UK battles the big freeze

26 February 2018

NHS prescription charge to rise to £8.80

The prescription charge in England is to increase by 20p to £8.80 – but many could save with a prepayment certificate

26 February 2018

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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants in Northern Ireland to get £200 towards energy bills - here's what you need to know

14 January 2022

It comes as part of a new £55 million support package designed to help around 280,000 people with the cost of living.
Savings app Chip shakes up its membership plans – what this means for you

14 January 2022

Savings app Chip has simplified its membership plan structure, reducing it from three plans to two, and has also added its autosaving feature to its free 'Chip' plan. These changes – which came into effect on 14 January – apply to both new and existing customers.
Nationwide pays £60 to banking customers affected by its recent glitch - here's what you need to know

13 January 2022

Thousands of customers affected by the three Nationwide glitches over the past month could be eligible for compensation, the building society says. If you’ve been financially impacted then it might be worth contacting the bank to see if you can get money back.
Coronavirus Travel Rights

13 January 2022

The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe.. We've the full info on what's happened, including changes to testing and quarantining. Plus, this guide also has key info on travel insurance, refund rights and more.
Calls made for the price cap to be immediately extended to protect those in communal buildings from soaring energy bills

12 January 2022

Hundreds of thousands of households could soon see their gas and electricity bills rise by up to 300% because they aren't protected by the energy watchdog's price cap, according to consultancy firm Ginger Energy, which has called on the regulator to act.