January
2,000 bookings with The Sun's '£9.50 hols' promo hit by 'technical issue'
Holidaymakers who booked trips via The Sun's '£9.50 hols' promo have been left angry and disappointed after a 'technical issue' resulted in them being told their holiday was unavailable
21 January 2020
Martin Lewis says Santander 123 is now a dead duck current account as it cuts interest and cashback
Santander will be slashing current account interest to 1% on its popular 123 account this spring, and introducing a single overdraft interest rate of 39.9%
21 January 2020
TSB to follow other banks and hike overdraft interest rate to 39.9%
TSB Classic and Classic Plus customers will be charged an interest rate of 39.9% EAR on arranged and unarranged overdrafts from 2 April
20 January 2020
Major lenders show 'little interest' in helping mortgage prisoners switch
Major mortgage lenders have shown "little desire" to help homeowners trapped on high interest rates by relaxing affordability rules, the financial watchdog has said
20 January 2020
Schools and colleges across England to start offering free sanitary products
Free period products have been made available to all state schools and colleges in England from today
20 January 2020
'My hamster ate my post': HMRC reveals most bizarre tax return excuses as deadline looms
HM Revenue & Customs has released the most "weird and wonderful" excuses it's received from taxpayers who have failed to get their self-assessment tax return in on time – with bizarre explanations such as 'I was up a mountain in Wales'
17 January 2020
Nationwide double-charges hundreds of customers for credit card repayments
Hundreds of Nationwide customers have had their monthly credit card repayment taken twice, with one family overcharged by up to £2,500, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal
16 January 2020
Many private parking firms to spare drivers hefty fines for number-plate errors
Motorists who enter the wrong number-plate details when paying for private parking tickets will in many cases no longer be 'fined' the full amount
16 January 2020
Ovo completes purchase of SSE – what it means for customers
In a major shake-up of the energy market, challenger firm Ovo has finalised the purchase of SSE – if you're an SSE customer, here's what it means for you.
15 January 2020
Stuck with your mortgage? Mortgage prisoners challenge lenders in group legal action
Stuck with your mortgage? Mortgage prisoners challenge lenders in group legal action
14 January 2020
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British Gas, E.on and Scottish Power open Warm Home Discount schemes for this winter - how to apply and get £140 off your energy bill
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Households on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits may be able to get £140 off their energy bill this winter under the Warm Home Discount scheme. It comes as major suppliers, including British Gas, E.on and Scottish Power, have reopened their schemes for 2021/22. -
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If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights as an employee including who's eligible to be furloughed.
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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. -
Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of...
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