September
Warning: Watch out for fake texts offering you help with your energy bills – they're a scam
Watch out for fake text messages claiming to be from the Government, inviting you to apply for the £400 energy bill support. They're a scam – the £400 will be paid automatically. You do not need to apply.
23 September 2022
Mini-budget 2022: Stamp duty thresholds raised and relief for first-time buyers hiked in England and Northern Ireland
Homebuyers in England and Northern Ireland, including those purchasing a property for the first time, will pay £1,000s less in stamp duty after the Government announced it was increasing the thresholds at which the tax begins to be charged.
23 September 2022
Mini-budget 2022: Income tax to be cut for millions from April – what it means for you
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced big tax cuts for individuals and businesses including a major shake-up to income tax.
23 September 2022
Universal credit rule change to put tens of thousands of people at risk of having benefits cut – here's what you need to know
More than 100,000 people claiming universal credit will be asked to "take active steps" to increase the hours they work or find better paid jobs – or face having their benefits reduced.
22 September 2022
National insurance tax cuts to save workers £330/year from November as Government reverses previous increase – what you need to know
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that the 1.25 percentage point rise in national insurance contributions (NICs), which took effect earlier this year, will be reversed in November.
22 September 2022
Real living wage to rise to £11.95 in London and £10.90 across the UK. Here's what's happening
Hundreds of thousands of workers in London will see their hourly rate rise from £10.90 to £11.95. This represents an increase of 10.1%, or a more than £1 rise. Here's what'a happening.
22 September 2022
Government announces further details on energy support for UK households - including a cap on bills in Northern Ireland
Household energy bills in Northern Ireland will be capped from 1 November, the Government has today confirmed. An extra £100 will also be given to those who live off-grid in the UK and use alternative fuels, such as heating oil or LPG to heat their homes. Here's what you need to know.
21 September 2022
Rent and rail fares frozen under cost of living support package announced by the Scottish Government - here's what's happening
The Scottish government has frozen rent and rail fares from today to help support people with the cost of living crisis. Here's what's happening.
20 September 2022
Open letter urges Government to increase disability benefits and widen eligibility criteria to prevent 'devastating humanitarian crisis'
Disability campaign groups have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for her to increase disability benefits, and their eligibly criteria, in a bid to prevent a "devastating humanitarian crisis".
15 September 2022
Warning: Amazon to increase Prime prices this Thursday but some can still beat the hikes - here's how
Amazon is hiking Prime prices this week with standard pay-monthly costs rising by £1 a month from 15 September and annual costs increasing by £16 a year. But there's a way to get around the hike for another year for new sign-ups and former subscribers.
12 September 2022
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Sainsbury's 'technical error' leaves disgruntled supermarket shoppers without bonus Nectar points worth up to £25
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Energy suppliers told to pause forced prepay meter installations – what to do if you've been switched unfairly
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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.
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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: 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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