November
Homeowners remortgaging on Fridays or at weekends face £100+ in extra costs
Thousands of homeowners who remortgage to new lenders are paying extra cash as their old deals end on a Friday, Saturday or bank holiday
4 December 2019
NatWest launches app-only bank account Bó – but is it any good?
NatWest has launched an app-only bank account named Bo, offering built-in budgeting features and an eye-catching yellow card
29 November 2019
Over 115,000 HSBC and Santander customers owed overdraft charge refunds
HSBC and Santander are to refund more than 115,000 customers after failing to alert them via text when they went into their unarranged overdraft
29 November 2019
Your bank could be about to tell you that you've less cash available – here's what you need to know
Three banks have changed the way they show customers' 'available balances' this week, and at least seven more will by mid-December, as the financial regulator brings in new rules on how overdrafts are displayed to customers. But some HSBC and First Direct customers have been left confused by the new changes and worried they've lost cash - so here's a rundown of what's changing and what to look out for
29 November 2019
Funding for scheme to help bank transfer scam victims extended to March
A temporary funding arrangement for a scheme that reimburses people who are tricked into transferring money directly to a fraudster will be extended until the end of March
27 November 2019
Curve 'all-in-one' debit card to charge 1.5% fee for HMRC payments
Curve is to close a loophole which essentially allowed customers to make payments to HMRC using a personal credit card
26 November 2019
Three to scrap Wuntu rewards app
Mobile network Three has announced it is to close its Wuntu rewards app next month
26 November 2019
British Gas £300/yr saving – how to switch without switching
This is a no-brainer moment for action – most of the big six have cut prices, but only on a DON'T ASK, DON'T GET basis
25 November 2019
Uber refused London licence – but it can continue to operate for now
Cab app Uber's licence to operate in London will not be renewed – but it'll be able to continue operating during an appeal period
25 November 2019
Drone owner? You must register by the end of Friday
Drone owners will face fines of up to £1,000 from Sat 30 Nov if they fly their device without passing an online theory test and registering as an operator
25 November 2019
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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". -
Use Tesco Clubcard points to buy Cineworld vouchers? Don't get caught out by scheme shake-up
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Tesco has tweaked its rules on how Clubcard holders can spend their points at Cineworld, which has meant some customers have lost out on big savings at the cinema chain. -
Buy now, pay later users may be able to take complaints to the Financial Ombudsman under new Government plans
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Shoppers using buy now, pay later (BNPL) services may be able to take complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service in future, as well as claim refunds using Section 75 protection, under new Government proposals. -
Goto Energy Limited stops trading - here's what it means for your gas and electricity
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Goto Energy, which has about 22,000 household customers, has become the latest energy provider to cease trading – meaning a total of 13 suppliers have gone bust in the past six weeks. -
Virgin Media and O2 launch Volt, their first joint product which offers to boost mobile data and broadband speeds for customers of both firms – how it works
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Newly-merged O2 and Virgin Media have launched a new product called Volt, allowing eligible customers to get their mobile data allowances doubled and their broadband speeds boosted to the next level at no extra charge.
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Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
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There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
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