December 2020

Martin Lewis has called on the Government to act to help "mortgage prisoners" as he gave evidence to the Treasury Committee about the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, warning that more households could become trapped as a result of the crisis. 

Mental health sufferers are three times more likely to fall victim to online scams, while the coronavirus pandemic has made the threat worse - and now campaigners are calling on the Government to act.

People on low incomes who are told to self-isolate are no longer able to claim a £500 Test and Trace support payment in some areas as funding provided to local authorities has begun to run out, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal - even though the scheme had been expected to run until the end of January.

The minimum legal age to play the National Lottery is set to rise from 16 to 18 next year, as the Government plans to crack down on problem gambling. 

Customers of gas and electricity provider Yorkshire Energy – which stopped trading last week – are being transferred to Scottish Power.

Tens of thousands of people who are eligible for winter fuel payments are being urged to check their details after 60,000+ letters on the scheme were sent out with incorrect information, which in a small number of cases could affect how much you're paid. Here's what to watch out for and what you need to do.

Around 21 million people with a staggering £99 billion saved in NS&I Premium Bonds saw their chance of winning fall this month, as the prize-fund rate dropped from 1.4% to 1%. But should you stick or twist? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis reveals whether Premium Bonds are still worth it.

Arcadia Group – the parent company of Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Evans and several other high street chains – has collapsed into administration. If you're a customer, we've full help below on what it means for gift cards, online orders and returns. For the latest info if you're a Debenhams customer, which has separately announced it's set to close, see our Debenhams help.

Ikea has been flooded with complaints from shoppers struggling to get in touch with its customer support services, with one person saying they've waited three months for their delivery. We round up what's happened and what you can try to do about it.

Families of disabled children trying to access savings held in Child Trust Funds can save or reclaim £365+ after a Government fees overhaul – but in both scenarios you need to act. Here's what you need to know.