November
Warning. Chip to slash 1.25% savings rate to 0% for thousands AND it'll still make some pay for that privilege – act now
Thousands of savers with app-only provider Chip will see their market-leading easy access rate plummet from 1.25% to 0% next month unless they act. Many will also continue to be charged up to £39/yr for what will become a redundant account for those hoping to earn interest.
16 November 2021
Government stops sending misleading 'save £290 switching energy' notices, after MSE intervenes
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has scrapped envelopes which wrongly advised 10 million people, many of them vulnerable, to switch energy tariff after MSE intervened.
16 November 2021
'Real living wage' rises to £9.90/hr
More than 300,000 workers are due to receive a pay rise as the 'real living wage' has increased from today - and you'll earn £1,000s more each year compared to the Government's legal minimum wage.
15 November 2021
Martin Lewis: Premium Bonds – are they worth it? New analysis
Premium Bonds can beat easy-access accounts if you're saving over £4,000, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has revealed.
12 November 2021
Tesco Bank current account holders have until Monday to benefit from switching offers of up to £130 before their accounts are closed
Tesco Bank is closing its current account arm and users have until 11.59pm on Monday 15 November to benefit from cash switching bonuses of up to £130 offered by other providers. The bank will close all of its remaining current accounts on 29 November.
12 November 2021
Ampoweruk, Bluegreen Energy, Omni Energy and Zebra Power cease trading – here's what it means for your gas and electricity
If you're affected, your supply will continue and credit balances are protected. While it's likely you'll pay more now, there are no savings to be had by switching.
12 November 2021
Uber hikes fares in London by up to 25%
Londoners who use app-based taxi service Uber will see fares rise by up to 25% from today for trips around the capital and to the city's major airports.
11 November 2021
Urgent support needed as 2.8m people with mental health problems fall into council tax debt, says charity
Action is needed from the Government and local councils to help support millions of people in council tax arrears.
11 November 2021
Government WRONGLY tells 10 million people to switch energy tariff – many of them vulnerable
In an embarrassing move from the DWP, 10 million people will receive a letter with information encouraging them to switch to a cheaper energy tariff, despite energy prices at a record high and firms going bust left, right and centre.
10 November 2021
Ofgem orders Utility Warehouse to pay £1.5m for failing customers in debt - here's what to do if you are struggling to pay your bills
Energy regulator Ofgem has told Utility Warehouse to pay £1.5m after it failed to support customers who were struggling to pay their bills. This then led some of these customers to find themselves in financially worse situations.
10 November 2021
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Children's toy subscription service Whirli has gone into administration. The collapse affects around 10,500 customers. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights. -
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Warning: Martin Lewis and MSE have NOTHING to do with viral social media posts urging people to bombard energy firms with complaints
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A viral post being shared on Facebook and Twitter alongside a photo of Martin Lewis claims people can "fight extortionate price hikes" by submitting complaints and subject access requests to their energy supplier – but it's nothing to do with Martin or MSE. -
Student loan interest rates to rise from September – what it means for you
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Student loan interest rates will rise for many from September, the Government has confirmed. But this WON'T make a difference to your monthly repayments. -
Mortgage lenders lengthen product transfer periods to allow homeowners to lock in new deals earlier – here's what you need to know
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Several major lenders have increased how far in advance existing borrowers can lock in a new mortgage deal as interest rates rise. It comes as many homeowners look to start the process of lining up a new mortgage earlier than usual, hoping to get a cheaper deal and stay ahead of future rate rises after the base rate hit 1.75% last week – its sixth increase since December 2021.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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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. -
Martin Lewis: Don't shop at Zara before you go to Spain, Greece, France or Italy
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