2024

If you took a South West train out of London between 1 October 2015 and 20 August 2017, and held a Transport for London (TfL) Travelcard at the time, you may have been overcharged and you can claim compensation. But you'll need to be quick as the deadline for claims is this Friday (10 January).

Almost half a million workers are set to see their hourly pay rise by 5% due to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living. Those covered by the scheme will see their pay rise to at least £12.60 an hour, while those in London will get £13.85 an hour.

The Co-operative (Co-op) Bank has now been taken over by Coventry Building Society in a deal that went through on 1 January 2025. However, it's still very early days and the two brands will continue to operate separately for now.

If you're a Co-op loyalty scheme member, check now if you have any cash left on your rewards balance, as any unused amounts will expire at 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 December.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.75%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

The majority of households in England and Wales will see water and sewerage charges rise from April with further hikes planned over the next five years, industry regulator Ofwat has announced. However, prices vary depending on where you live – here's what's happening in your area.

If you're on the State Pension, check NOW if you're eligible for Pension Credit as it's your last chance to apply and still get the Winter Fuel Payment. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has issued an urgent plea to share this message with anyone you know who may be impacted, as it's likely that 700,000 eligible State Pensioners are missing out.

Women who say they weren't given fair notice about a rise in State Pension age will NOT receive compensation, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has confirmed today (17 December). The decision, which will leave many disappointed, goes against recommendations from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) to make payouts.

Nearly 2.5 million Premium Bond prizes worth a combined £92 million remain unclaimed, according to the latest figures. Most bondholders now get prizes paid automatically, though this may not be the case if you have older bonds. Plus, prizes paid by cheque may be unclaimed if you haven't kept your address up to date or simply forgot to cash them in.

If you're planning to order your Christmas food shop online, but you've yet to do so, Co-op and Iceland are now taking bookings from shoppers.