MoneySavingExpert News

May

BrightHouse customer? Here are the latest need-to-knows following the rent-to-own firm's collapse

Customers of collapsed rent to own company BrightHouse are unlikely to get any money back after the firm's joint administrators said the cost of refunding people would "far exceed" the money available.

2 November 2022

Mis-sold an Amigo loan? Redress could soon be on its way after High Court approves complaints scheme

A compensation plan put forward by Amigo Loans to return at least £112 million to borrowers it wrongly mis-sold high-interest loans to has today (23 May) been approved by the High Court. The move is a significant win for borrowers and follows a previous proposal that was rejected by the Court.

17 October 2022

Tens of thousands of flights are being cancelled - make sure you know your refund and compensation rights

MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis is alerting customers of British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair and others who’ve recently had, or will face, cancellations that they may be entitled to claim £100s per person in compensation on top of refunds and a new flight.

23 August 2022

Toy subscription service Whirli goes into administration - what it means for refunds and returns

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.

11 August 2022

Hit by passport application delays? Your travel and compensation rights explained

With record numbers lodging passport applications after putting off renewals during the pandemic, delays at the Passport Office are threatening to derail holidays for many. We round up your travel and compensation rights.

21 July 2022

Government orders UK airlines to cancel flights earlier rather than later to avoid further travel chaos? Here are your cancellation rights

Easyjet and Tui have become the latest airlines to cancel flights at the last minute leaving passengers in the lurch during the school half-term holidays. If your flight is cancelled, you're due an alternative or a full refund. Plus, if it's less than 14 days before departure you could be owed £100s in compensation on top - here's all you need to know.

30 June 2022

Watch Martin Lewis's Q&A with Rishi Sunak on the new cost of living support package – plus more info on today's announcement

Martin puts his, MSE users' and his social media followers' questions to Rishi Sunak following today's announcement of a new cost of living crisis support package.

28 June 2022

Paramount's UK streaming service launches today – here’s how it compares

Paramount has launched a new streaming service, Paramount+. From today (22 June), users can stream TV programmes and films for £6.99 a month or for £69.90 a year after a seven-day free trial. Here’s how it compares to other streaming services, including Apple+ and Netflix.

22 June 2022

Missguided falls into administration - what it means for your refund and return rights

Online fashion retailer Missguided has fallen into administration but will still continue to trade until a complete sale of the business is completed. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.

1 June 2022