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
Suggest a Story
Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us
Free MoneySaving email
-
Bank WarsReturn of the big switch bribes
-
British Gas now cheaperSave £300/yr
-
Nando's hacksIncl freebies and £5 off
-
Premium Bond alert£61m unclaimed
-
Ending. Cheapest loan - 2.8%For £7,500-£15,000
-
'I won £23,800'41 comping tips
-
One YEAR's 2for1 cinema ticketsFor £1ish
-
30% EXTRA off ChristyVia code
-
New Ryanair luggage checkerAny good?
-
Achoo... 120 hay fever tablets £2.80Enough for four months
-
Up to 5% cashback on spendingLast chance?
-
'I bagged £600 biz tix to Malaysia'Via bargain-flight finder
-
Sainsbury's Energy relaunches – this time Npower is providing the fuel
23 April 2019
Sainsbury's has today relaunched its energy offering, after partnering with big six firm Npower -
Booked a holiday to Sri Lanka? Your cancellation rights after terror attacks
23 April 2019
Sri Lanka is currently facing heightened security and a nationwide curfew following Sunday's terror attacks. If you're in the country now or due to travel there shortly, here's what you need to know -
Over £8 million Premium Bond prizes lost in the post – check if you're owed
23 April 2019
Over 180,000 premium bond prizes which were sent as cheques but never arrived in the post are waiting to be reclaimed, MoneySavingExpert can reveal -
Tesco Clubcard's Uber deal to end
23 April 2019
Tesco Clubcard customers will only be able to redeem points for credit to spend on Uber until 10 July, after which the offer will be scrapped. -
Sainsbury's Energy customers moved to British Gas – here's what you need to know
18 April 2019
If you're a Sainsbury's Energy customer, your account has been switched to British Gas
| RSS feed
-
Do I need to show my boarding pass at airport shops? (video & guide)
9 April 2019
It’s one of those niggling frustrations. You want to buy something at the airport and you’re badgered for your boarding pass in order to purchase. Many people ask me if they need to bother, so here’s my quick video answer… Some frequently asked questions… After I originally posted this video on social media, there were a few...
| RSS feed
-
How to ‘Play Your Cards Right’ and appear on a TV game show
23 April 2019
Do you want to COME ON DOOOOWN and appear on a TV game show? It’s easier than you might think to get picked. Here are the tips and casting calls you need. Being on a TV game show can be a really fun experience and the chance of winning big prizes or cash is the icing on...
Tools & Calcs
-
Cheap Energy Club
We ensure you're on the cheapest tariff
-
Loans Eligibility
All of the top unsecured personal loans
-
Credit Card Eligibility
Tools for different credit card types & purchases
-
Mortgage Best Buys
Compares thousands of mortgages
-
Mortgage Calculator
Eight calcs for all your mortgage sums
-
Free complaints tool
Resolver - the automated complaints system