February
Coronavirus travel rights
We've the latest on the testing and self-isolation rules for travellers visiting popular destinations abroad, plus full refund and insurance rights for overseas and UK travel.
21 December 2022
British travellers overseas urged to return to the UK
All British tourists and short-stay travellers that are abroad should return to the UK, the Government has announced
24 March 2020
Anger as British Gas prepayment customers struggle to top up
Scores of British Gas customers have taken to social media, venting their fury at the big six supplier as they were unable to top up their prepayment meters last night – leaving some without heating and electricity
28 February 2020
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New Scottish £20 enters circulation
Bank of Scotland's new polymer £20 note, featuring an image of the Forth Bridge with the Queensferry Crossing in the background, has entered circulation today
28 February 2020
Competition watchdog to take action on leasehold selling
The competition watchdog says it has found evidence of potential mis-selling and unfair contract terms in the leasehold housing sector
28 February 2020
Mysupermarket grocery comparison site to close within days
Price comparison tool Mysupermarket is set to close this weekend, meaning shoppers will no longer be able to use its popular website and app to cut their grocery costs
27 February 2020
Student Loans Company to trial automatic refunds for those that overpay
The Student Loans Company is trialling automatic bank refunds to former students who have overpaid their loans
27 February 2020
Funding for bank transfer scam victims extended to December
A temporary funding arrangement for a scheme that reimburses people who are tricked into transferring money to fraudsters will be extended until the end of the year
27 February 2020
Over 130 councils set to raise tax by 4% this year – see if you can cut yours
Almost 90% of local authorities in England which provide care services are looking to raise council tax this year by the maximum permitted amount of 4%, according to new analysis
26 February 2020
Premium Bond customers can now get texts to let them know they've won
Premium Bond holders will now be able to sign up to text notifications letting them know when they've won a prize
25 February 2020
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22 March 2023
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Superfast fibre '£18/month'
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Tesco Clubcard triple-up axed
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New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023![]()
Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023![]()
BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
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... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022![]()
It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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