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Biggest savings shake-up for a generation

A step-by-step guide to maximizing every penny's performance following the biggest savings shake-up for a generation

10 February 2016

Sent money to the wrong bank account? Now it should be easier to get it back

People who send money electronically to the wrong bank account will be given more help getting it back

28 January 2016

Warning: Remortgage ASAP or lose chance? Rates at historic lows and changes afoot

Remortgage rates (where you switch mortgage to save) are rock-bottom. Everyone check now of you can save

29 April 2015

Got mortgage problems? Get help early, Ombudsman says

The Financial Ombudsman Service says complaints are up - but too many people are leaving it too late to seek help

14 May 2014

No current account competition probe, OFT says

The Office of Fair Trading tells banks they won't face a competition investigation - for now

15 May 2013

House prices down 1.2% over year, says Halifax

House prices fell to £159,486 in September, representing a 1.2% fall on a year ago and a 0.4% drop month-on-month

4 October 2012

Consumers risk being sold wrong products, says FSA report

Consumers searching for the best deals face a 'major risk' of being sold financial products they do not need

14 March 2012

Santander worst for bank service and First Direct best - again

Santander has been voted the worst bank for customer service while First Direct is top dog, in a poll of MSE users

22 February 2012

Banks shun junior Isa launch

None of the big six banks plan to have a junior Isa in place for the launch date on Tuesday

27 October 2011

Santander still by far the worst bank for customer service

A poll of MoneySavingExpert.com users shows Santander is still bottom for service, with First Direct the best

25 August 2011

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    3 July 2020
    UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog

  • Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

    3 July 2020
    The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed

  • Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

    3 July 2020
    English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted

  • Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

    3 July 2020
    Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.

  • Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

    3 July 2020
    The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more

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