MSE News

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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Sykes Cottages reverses coronavirus refund policy after watchdog investigation

3 July 2020

UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog
Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

3 July 2020

The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed
Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

3 July 2020

English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted
Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

3 July 2020

Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.
Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

3 July 2020

The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more