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More protection for money transfer scam victims from May

Bank customers who are tricked into transferring cash to fraudsters will have more protection from the end of May

19 May 2020

New website to make claiming for mis-sold Wonga loans simpler

Wonga customers will be able to claim for being mis-sold payday loans later this month by using a dedicated website set up by the failed company's administrator, Grant Thornton. It should make it easier for people to make claims but it won't speed up the payment of any compensation, with payouts still months away.

16 April 2019

Most broadband and landline users now to be paid automatic compensation for service issues

From today most broadband and home phone customers will be automatically compensated for poor service or missed appointments

1 April 2019

Sky Go and Now TV customers can now stream to six devices

Sky TV and Now TV customers can now register to stream on six different devices, up from four devices previously

29 March 2019

BT landline customer? Check if it'll hike your bill by up to £9/mth

Some BT landline customers will have a calls package costing up to £9/month added to their bill automatically next month

29 March 2019

Probate fees hike delayed

Many bereaved families will have more time to apply for probate at a lower cost, as the Government's planned fees hike has been indefinitely postponed

28 March 2019

Funeral sector to be investigated by the competition watchdog

Britain's competition watchdog has launched an in-depth investigation into the funeral sector amid fears that grieving families are being ripped off.

28 March 2019

Wow Air stops trading and cancels all flights – what you need to know

Wow Air has postponed all flights and will give an update later this morning

28 March 2019

WHSmith staff given average £40 uniform rebate - are you owed?

Over 10,000 current and former WHSmith employees have been paid uniform rebates of around £40 on average, after the company asked its staff to wear certain clothes to work - here's what you need to know

27 March 2019

Free helpline for bereaved youngsters launched with help from Martin Lewis

Children’s bereavement charity Grief Encounter has launched a brand-new free helpline providing instant, confidential advice and support for bereaved children and young people, funded by a donation of £86,000 from MSE founder Martin Lewis

27 March 2019

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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".