Coronavirus news
Furlough scheme extended again until end of April
The furlough scheme set up to support those whose jobs have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic has been extended another month and will now run until the end of April 2021, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today. And businesses will now be able to apply for Government support schemes including bounce back loans until the end of March
17 December 2020
Martin Lewis warns MPs of 'catastrophic' effect on workers' finances without coronavirus support
MoneySavingExpert.com founder and chair Martin Lewis has warned MPs that workers' finances could be permanently damaged without short-term support during the coronavirus crisis, as part of a Treasury Committee evidence session on the economic impact of the pandemic
10 December 2020
Councils stop offering £500 self-isolation payments to those on low incomes as cash runs out
MoneySavingExpert.com research found some local authorities have run out discretionary funding for £500 Test and Trace grants despite the scheme expected to last until 31 January 2021.
9 December 2020
Wedding firms warned over 'unfair' coronavirus refund policies
Several wedding firms have been warned by the competition watchdog after concerns that couples still aren't receiving fair refunds for weddings which couldn't go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic
26 November 2020
Rail users furious as advance fare refunds refused despite coronavirus lockdown – your rights explained
Rail passengers with cheap advanced tickets have been left furious after being refused cash refunds despite being unable to travel because of the English coronavirus lockdown
12 November 2020
Martin Lewis urges Sainsbury's to move its Nectar 'double-up' online during lockdown
Sainsbury's must urgently rethink its Nectar 'double-up' promotion so that it doesn't force customers to go to stores unnecessarily while England is in lockdown and there are tight restrictions elsewhere in the UK, MSE founder Martin Lewis said today
6 November 2020
Furlough extended until March and self-employed support boosted again
The Government's furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced
5 November 2020
Self-employed avoid big cut to universal credit after return of the 'minimum income floor' delayed until April
The move means many self-employed people WON'T now face huge drops in payments next week
3 November 2020
ATOL protection for refund credit notes extended
Refund credit notes issued up until 31 December 2020 for cancelled holidays will be protected by the Government after it extended cover put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic - so if you accept one and the travel firm were to then go bust, you will get your money back
23 October 2020
Italy added to UK's quarantine list
Travellers returning to the UK from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City will have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Sunday 18 October
15 October 2020
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Ocado to axe 'Low Price Promise' from February
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Online grocery seller Ocado is to ditch its 'Low Price Promise' from 1 February. If you're an Ocado shopper, here's what it means for you -
Coronavirus Employees' Help
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If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights as an employee including who's eligible to be furloughed. -
Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help
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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 Travel Rights
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Warning issued over coronavirus vaccine scams - here's how the NHS will actually contact you
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Households have been urged to watch out for scammers posing as the NHS or claiming to offer coronavirus vaccines who then attempt to your steal personal details or con you out of cash
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Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
11 January 2021![]()
If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide... -
Martin Lewis: Payment holidays coming to an end – but should you take one? Mortgages, credit cards, loans, payday loans, car finance and more
5 January 2021![]()
Within the last week, we've seen the extension of coronavirus credit card, personal loan and overdraft help to 31 October 2020, with mortgage payment holidays already extended. The regulator's other help schemes are also likely to be extended too, including car finance and payday loans, yet should you do it?
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