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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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24 October 2021

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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".