Council
Councils taking days to repair severe potholes
Councils' targets for fixing the most severe potholes on their roads vary wildly, with repairs taking minutes in some areas and up to three days elsewhere, according to new data
18 January 2019
Credit and debit card charges banned from Saturday - what you need to know
You should no longer be charged a fee for opting to pay by credit or debit card – but admin fees are still allowed
9 January 2018
Councils not providing info on appealing car parking fines – know your rights
Local authorities are not doing enough to highlight the appeals process to those slapped with parking fines
7 February 2017
Households facing sharp rise in council tax bills over next two years – do you qualify for a discount?
Local authorities in England will be given the go-ahead to plug the gap in social care funding by raising council tax
15 December 2016
'Mum was living with someone with dementia so she got £3,000 council tax back.' Can you reclaim?
10,000s of people who've lived with someone with a 'severe mental impairment' may be able to reclaim council tax
27 September 2016
Council gives parents temporary reprieve on some term-time holidays
Derbyshire County Council is thought to be the first in the country to temporarily scrap many term-time holiday fines
22 September 2016
Respond to your council's household enquiry form – or risk a £1,000 fine
A household enquiry form is being sent to every home in the UK, but don't ignore it – you could face a £1,000 fine
16 September 2016
Charges for unpaid council tax 'push people further into debt'
Councils are too quick to call in bailiffs, use court orders and demand upfront payments, says Citizens Advice
8 July 2016
Got an annexe? Check if you're due a council tax discount
More than 2,400 homes have claimed a council tax discount for having a self-contained 'granny flat', can you?
24 March 2015
Motorists to be given 10 minute leeway when parking tickets run out
A change in the law is planned to take effect in the next few weeks which will see the leeway applied to council parking
6 March 2015
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28 July 2021
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First Direct's £100 bank switch bribe - go quick
Ends 9am Wed
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New. Broadband price war
Incl cheapest deal in 18mths - '£13/mth'
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Travel insurance from £9/week
Incl some Covid cover
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New. Help if you're 'pinged' or told to isolate
Martin's video explainer
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Slash PCR travel test costs to £40
Avoid £100+ fees
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'I reclaimed £3,500 in packaged bank fees'
'...going back to 1990'
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15 summer cinema savers
Incl £2.50 entry & free O2 Monday tickets
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Most employees feel they are financially better off now than at the start of the pandemic, finds new MSE poll
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More than two in three employees in full-time or part-time work say they're financially better off now than at the start of the coronavirus pandemic – but only one in three of those who are self-employed feel the same, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. -
Lloyds Bank launches cashback credit card that pays up to 0.5% - plus a £20 introductory bonus
28 July 2021![]()
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. -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
28 July 2021![]()
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe -
Card providers to 'reserve' up to £100 when you pay at supermarket fuel pumps – here's what's happening
27 July 2021![]()
Motorists paying for fuel at automated supermarket pumps across the UK now face having up to £100 on their debit or credit card temporarily "reserved" while they fill up -
Virgin Mobile to axe pay-as-you go services from 2022 - what it means for its 123,000 customers
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Virgin Mobile is to close down its pay-as-you go (PAYG) services from January 2022 in a move that impacts 123,000 customers. Here's what it means for your plan, mobile number, and unused credit.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
