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MSE launches 'Academoney' financial education course with the Open University
MoneySavingExpert.com is today launching the The Academoney, or more formally the MSE Academy of Money - a new, free adult online financial education course provided jointly with the Open University
19 January 2021
'Bounce back loans' – help for small businesses and income support for those missing out elsewhere, eg, limited company directors and self-employed
Small businesses can now apply for a new 100% state-backed loan worth up to £50,000, with no interest charged or repayments needed in the first 12 months
5 January 2021
Revealed: Santander 123 customers face DOUBLE rate drop
Santander is to cut the interest rate on its 123 current account AGAIN in August, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal
20 October 2020
Can I get a refund on static caravan fees if I can't use it due to coronavirus?
We're looking into what rights you have as a static caravan owner
1 July 2020
BT Sport offers 50% bill credit for June as Premier League announces return
BT Sport customers will be able to get a 50% bill credit on their subscriptions next month, with Premier League football now set to return on 17 June
1 June 2020
Government's self-employment support scheme extended – what you need to know
The Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended and will pay out another single grant covering three months, the Chancellor has announced today. It's also said this will be the final grant from the scheme
29 May 2020
Government announces furlough scheme changes – what you need to know
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of changes to the Government's furlough scheme today, including workers being able to go back part-time from July. Here's what you need to know
29 May 2020
Sky Sports set to end subscription 'pause' for customers next month
Sky Sports customers who have "paused" their subscription during the coronavirus pandemic are set to be billed from 19 June, if moves to kick off live sport again go ahead as planned
27 May 2020
Nationwide loan payment holidays accidentally reported as missed payments to credit reference agencies
The lender uploaded wrong data which it's now fixed
22 May 2020
Mis-sold Wage Day Advance payday loan customers will get back less than 6% of compensation claims
Compensation will be just 5.68p in every £1 as administrator KPMG says there's no more money available for claims
22 May 2020
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Martin Lewis slams Very for giving WRONG return rights info to customer with faulty Apple Watch
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M&S topping up £15 school meal vouchers to £20 for low income families in England - is it worth it?
19 January 2021![]( "Supermarket")
The Government is providing parents of some children in England who qualify for free school meals with £15 food vouchers which can be used at multiple supermarkets, however M&S is topping up the vouchers for its stores to £20, covering the cost of the extra £5 itself. Martin Lewis gives his views on whether the higher value M&S voucher is worth it give it's often a pricier store. -
Martin Lewis: Should you buy Bitcoin?
19 January 2021![]()
MoneySavingExpert.com founder, Martin Lewis, was asked by viewer Alex on his live ITV show on 7 January 2021 whether you should invest in Bitcoin given the cryptocurrency's value has recently soared to near record highs of almost £30,000. Here's his off the cuff answer
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Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
11 January 2021![]()
If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide... -
Martin Lewis: Payment holidays coming to an end – but should you take one? Mortgages, credit cards, loans, payday loans, car finance and more
5 January 2021![]()
Within the last week, we've seen the extension of coronavirus credit card, personal loan and overdraft help to 31 October 2020, with mortgage payment holidays already extended. The regulator's other help schemes are also likely to be extended too, including car finance and payday loans, yet should you do it?
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