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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

McDonald's loyalty scheme launches across the UK - here's how to get your 'free' Big Mac
McDonald’s has rolled its loyalty scheme out across the whole of the UK after first trialling it in a few select stores. The move means customers can earn points on their spending at the fast-food chain, which they can then redeem on free food, including Big Macs. Here's how it works.
19 July 2022

Amazon Classic and Platinum credit cards will be scrapped from January 2023 – here’s what you need to know
From January 2023, customers will no longer be able to use the Amazon Classic and Platinum Mastercards after its issuer NewDay announced it is terminating its partnership with the retail giant. We explain what options you have below.
10 March 2022

American Express is shaking up its British Airways Avios credit cards from September - here's what it means for you
Card provider American Express is making a number of changes to its two British Airways rewards credit cards from 1 September. The shake-up will see annual fees hiked for some, while for others the spending threshold to earn a 'free' companion flight is falling - although they will now only be able to use this on economy class tickets. Here's what's happening.
31 August 2021

Lloyds Bank launches cashback credit card that pays up to 0.5% - plus a £20 introductory bonus
Lloyds Bank has launched a new credit card that enables holders to earn 0.25% cashback on up to £4,000 of annual spending and 0.5% above, with no cap on how much you can earn. You can also earn a £20 bonus if you spend £1,000 in the first 90 days. But Lloyds' cashback rate can be beaten by American Express - here's how it compares.
28 July 2021

New Nectar points boost if you connect your payment plastic to it – earn up to 30 points (15p) per £1 spent
Loyalty giant Nectar has launched a new scheme that allows you to link your account to a debit or credit card and earn bonus points when spending at selected partners
6 July 2021

M&S launches new rewards scheme for credit card customers - but how does it stack up?
M&S Bank has launched a new rewards scheme for its credit card holders called 'Club Rewards'. Once you're a member you can earn extra loyalty points, money-off M&S vouchers, free next day delivery and more.
30 June 2021

Three to scrap Wuntu rewards app
Mobile network Three has announced it is to close its Wuntu rewards app next month
26 November 2019

Lloyds Trustcard customers only have weeks to spend their points ahead of reward shake-up
Lloyds is revamping its legacy Trustcard credit card reward scheme, meaning customers will earn cashback rather than points – but some will have just weeks to redeem hundreds of pounds of points to avoid losing them
31 October 2019

Barclays to hike Blue Rewards fee to £4/mth
Barclays will increase the cost of its Blue Rewards scheme from £3 to £4 per month this summer, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal
24 May 2019
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Worried about passport delays due to strikes? Here's what you need to know
22 March 2023More than one thousand Passport Office workers across the UK will walk out between 3 April and 5 May as part of strike action over pay, pensions, redundancy terms and job security. Below we explain your travel and compensation rights if your passport is delayed. -
Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months and for parents on universal credit – here's what you need to know
22 March 2023The announcements form a package of new measures designed to help parents, revealed by the Chancellor in today's Budget. -
Martin Lewis: Two week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
21 March 2023Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Budget 2023: Tax-free pension limits raised - here's what it means for your savings
21 March 2023The annual amount you can save into a pension once you've taken money out of it will rise from £4,000 to £10,000 this April. -
Stamp prices to rise by up to 16% – but there's a way to beat the hike
21 March 2023From Monday 3 April, the cost of first-class stamps will be hiked to £1.10, while second-class stamps will increase to 75p.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022Update 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 2022It 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.