March 2021

The amount invested in Premium Bonds jumped by a record £2.16 billion between the February and March prize draws, according to new analysis from MoneySavingExpert.com. But their runaway popularity could mean we're more likely to see the prize rate cut in the coming months.

Letters inviting people to take part in the census 2021 are being posted to households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland ahead of 'Census Day' on Sunday 21 March. But don't ignore or bin them as you can be fined up to £1,000 in the worst case scenario if you fail to fill in the relevant forms. 

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has told MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis that limited company directors won't be getting any additional financial support during the pandemic, admitting that when it comes to extra help, the door is "firmly shut".

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has told MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis that the Government will keep looking for solutions to help mortgage prisoners, after Martin tackled him on the issue.

Martin has put your questions to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget Special of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show, tackling the man in charge of the nation's finances on income support for the self-employed and limited company directors, whether the stamp duty holiday really helps homebuyers, extra help for those on legacy benefits, mortgage prisoner solutions and much more. 

Homebuyers in Wales will continue to pay no transaction tax on properties purchased for up to £250,000 until 30 June - but the rates in Scotland will return to their usual level from 1 April.

Around 200,000 women could be owed an average of £13,500 after their state pensions were underpaid, new figures reveal. These payments will now be made automatically following a Government review - although some women, depending on their circumstances, will still need to claim. 

The furlough scheme will now run until the end of September and self-employed income support will be extended to 600,000 who were previously excluded, the Chancellor has confirmed in today's Budget.

Millions of universal credit claimants will continue to get a £20/week uplift to their payments for a further six months, it was announced today, after Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a series of benefits adjustments in his 2021 Budget.

The contactless card payment limit will rise from £45 to £100, the Treasury has confirmed. The news comes ahead of today's Budget, although Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to formally announce the shake-up in his speech.