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Help to Buy equity loan scheme to close to applicants on Monday – here's what you need to know
Almost 10 years since its original launch, the Government's equity loan scheme will close for good in March 2023, but anyone who wants to take part needs to apply by Monday (31 October).
26 October 2022
Sainsbury's becomes latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg - here's what other stores are doing too
Asda has become the latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg in a bid to cut down on food waste. It joins Marks & Spencer which axed the labels in July, and also Waitrose which will can them from September. Food can still be eaten after its best before date, yet many people throw items away in confusion.
8 September 2022
KFC launches new 'Rewards Arcade' loyalty scheme but you're not guaranteed a prize - here's how it works
KFC has launched a new rewards scheme after scrapping its Colonel Club loyalty program in July. The 'Rewards Arcade' allows users to play a game and win awards after placing an order, but you aren't guaranteed a prize every time.
7 September 2022
Need to buy school uniform? Check if you can get a grant of up to £200 to help with the cost
We've searched through council websites to find which offer it – check to see if you're eligible and what you could get.
16 August 2022
Asda shoppers can earn cashback with new rewards card – here’s how it stacks up
Asda has teamed up with Jaja Finance to launch the Asda Money Credit Card, which offers cashback on purchases at Asda and elsewhere. The cashback can only spent at Asda though. Below we explain the pros and cons and compare the new deal to other rewards options - where it's largely beaten.
15 August 2022
Saving in NS&I 'Growth Bonds'? Check NOW you haven't been rolled onto a rubbish rate
If you're one of over 300,000 savers holding NS&I's 'Guaranteed Growth Bonds', you could be missing out on £100s in interest if your bonds have auto-renewed. So check your rate now, as you only have 30 days from renewal to cancel and switch.
1 August 2022
Buying a prepaid funeral plan? You now have more protection after regulator intervenes
From today, all prepaid funeral plans in the UK will be policed by the financial regulator – meaning you'll be protected if you buy a plan from an authorised firm and it later goes bust.
29 July 2022
Households to get £400 energy grant in six monthly payments from October, but some will have to act to get it – here are all the details
The Government has announced details of how the Energy Bills Support Scheme will work.
29 July 2022
Virgin Money increases easy-access savings account rate to a market-leading 1.71%
Virgin Money has increased its M Plus savings account’s interest rate to a table-topping 1.71%, the highest rate for an easy-access account since September 2013. But you can get a better rate if you lock your money away.
28 July 2022
Cladding crisis: Government launches online checker that tells flat-owners if they need to pay to make their building safe
Flat-owners impacted by the cladding crisis are being urged to use a new online tool to check whether or not they are liable for any costs of making their building safe.
28 July 2022
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'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
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Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
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Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
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E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. -
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023![]()
The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement. -
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
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Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023![]()
The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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