September
Ryanair passenger wins cash back in court after being denied refund for Covid disruption - how you can try to get your money back too
A MoneySaver has been awarded over £400 by the small claims court after successfully arguing he should have been given a refund for a Ryanair flight he didn't take due to Government advice not to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.
26 January 2023
Second cost of living payment to be paid from today – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the second half of their £650 cost of living payment from Tuesday 8 November.
8 November 2022
£150 cost of living disability payment STILL delayed for some, Government admits - though most have now been paid
Additional £150 cost-of-living payments for those with disabilities were due to start on 20 September, but over six weeks later some people are still waiting to be paid. The Government insists the vast majority of the six million due the payment have received it and has said that those still waiting should be paid by the end of this week (by 14 November).
7 November 2022
Family Building Society launches two-year fixed savings account that tracks the base rate – here's how it works and how it compares
Family Building Society has unveiled a two-year fixed savings account that tracks the base rate. The launch comes as the market braces for further interest rate rises from the Bank of England as the central bank attempts to curb rising inflation.
4 November 2022
Four more 'banking hubs' to open in a bid to boost access to cash as high street branches close – here's a full list of the 27 planned hubs
The hubs will operate in a similar way to bank branches, but their services are shared, with banks providing staff on rotation so that trained specialists from different banks are available on different days.
2 November 2022
Sainsbury's Bank slashes Nectar points earned on credit card spending from 1 November - here's what's happening
Sainsbury's shoppers who use its credit card to earn Nectar points will soon get less bang for their buck. From 1 November, the supermarket will slash the number of Nectar points card users can earn when spending at the retailer.
24 October 2022
Sky Stream launches today, letting you watch Sky TV without a satellite dish – here's how the new service compares
You can now get access to Sky TV, plus Netflix and other channels, without the need for a satellite dish.
18 October 2022
Rates on 10-year mortgage fixes are cheap right now – should I be locking in for longer?
Homeowners have increasing reason to consider longer term mortgages over shorter deals, as the cost of borrowing grows.
10 October 2022
Chase customers left unable to access accounts as app goes down – here's what we know
Chase customers are currently unable to access their accounts or make payments due to technical issues at the app-only bank.
7 October 2022
Mortgage rates: what you can and should do (if anything) amid the market turmoil
At the start of the week, several major lenders pulled their deals from the market completely. Since then, many others have either withdrawn their fixed-rate offers or replaced them at hugely increased rates. As the market turbulence continues, here's what you can do.
6 October 2022
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Sainsbury's shopper? You can get up to £25 in bonus Nectar points – but there are some catches
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Nectar cardholders can get between 50 and 5,000 extra points, worth 25p to £25, when shopping at Sainsbury's this Saturday (4 February). But you'll need to spend at least £20 at a larger story to qualify. -
Energy suppliers told to pause forced prepay meter installations – what to do if you've been switched unfairly
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Energy companies have been instructed to temporarily stop forced installations of prepayment meters by industry regulator Ofgem. -
Exclusive: Over a million people missed out on cheaper passports last year – here's how to cut the cost of applying
3 February 2023![]()
Over seven million Brits saved on their passport applications by applying online instead of using a paper form last year – but more than a million missed out, MoneySavingExpert.com. -
Energy regulator orders suppliers to improve customer service after finding major failings
2 February 2023![]()
All energy suppliers were found to have weaknesses when it comes to customer service and complaints, according to regulator Ofgem’s latest report on energy providers’ performance. E.on was the worst offender, and the regulator has ordered it to make immediate improvements or face further action. -
Paperchase collapses into administration - use your gift vouchers NOW while you still can
2 February 2023![]()
If you're a regular shopper at stationery retailer Paperchase, we've rounded-up your refund and return rights, plus what to do with any unspent gift vouchers. The firm collapsed into administration earlier this week, though the brand and intellectual property rights have since been purchased by Tesco.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
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: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022![]()
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.
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