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2019

Free TV licences will only be available for over-75s who receive pension credit from next June, but 1.3 million eligible households don't claim this benefit. So we're calling on the BBC to launch an education campaign about it. Check NOW to see if you're eligible. 
9 June 2019
Aldi will be launching a trial of paper and compostable carrier bags across its stores, after it stopped selling 5p plastic bags earlier this year. 
9 June 2019
Fixed daily and monthly overdraft fees will be banned and replaced with a single interest rate from next April, the financial regulator has announced. 
6 June 2019
Hundreds of Plusnet Mobile customers were wrongly marked as being in arrears on their credit files as the result of a 'system error' while the firm was switching direct debit provider, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
6 June 2019
Sainsbury's has launched a reverse vending recycling trial which allows customers to return plastic bottles and drinks cans in exchange for 5p coupons towards their shop – and you could make up to £25 per trip.
6 June 2019
HMRC has cancelled penalties for more than 6,000 parents and guardians who were fined for not registering for the high income benefit charge.
5 June 2019
Fewer than five fake polymer £5 and £10 notes are being reported to the Bank of England each month, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal – a massive reduction on the 1,000+ counterfeit notes spotted each month when the notes were still paper.
5 June 2019
The Government has admitted to a "significant" problem with projections made by its check your state pension service – if you've used it, you should confirm your state pension forecast is accurate before making retirement plans.
4 June 2019
A hacker has logged into some Pizza Hut customers' 'Hut Rewards' accounts and stole their reward points, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal – with one MoneySaver finding his points were used to order a medium BBQ meat feast pizza.
4 June 2019
Waitrose has started a trial aimed at cutting down on packaging waste by allowing shoppers to bring their own containers – and the packaging-free produce is up to 15% cheaper.
3 June 2019

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