2021

A ban on bailiff-enforced rental evictions in England, which was introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, has been extended again until 31 May 2021. 

Wyelands Bank is to close its full range of fixed term, notice and easy-access savings accounts by 24 March and return money to 4,000 savers, after action from the financial services regulator. Cash deposits will be protected in full with any interest earned also being honoured. Here's what you need to know. 

Homebuyers and movers in England and Wales can fix their mortgage rate 'for life' later this month as Habito has revealed it will allow borrowers to lock in for up to 40 years with no early repayment charges. But while fixing gives you peace of mind over your repayments – you're taking a bet that you won't be able to save more in the long run by switching to cheaper rates in the meantime.

Car rental firm Hertz is introducing a £3 annual membership fee for its 24/7 service from next month - and if you're a member you'll be charged automatically unless you cancel. Here's what you need to know. 

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.