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Two million people who were flogged worthless card security insurance from Sentinel should watch for a claim form in the post, as letters begin to be sent today.

Virgin Money's best-buy 0% for debt shifts, new spending and money transfers (cash loans) now has a £50 freebie too and there are ways to manipulate it so you don't need to spend big to get it. But hurry, the deal ends at 23.59 on Thursday.

Virgin Money has boosted its credit card range today, launching a limited-time offer for customers taking out new cards to get a free case of wine worth £50.

The pound's hit it's best rate against the euro for eight years, meaning holidaymakers tripping to Europe find it far cheaper than in recent memory. Currently it's hovering around £1 buys €1.43 - €1.44, a year ago it would've bought you just €1.24.

About two million existing and former Affinion – often branded Sentinel – customers will receive letters from next month detailing how to claim compensation, after the High Court approved a redress scheme being set up.

About two million existing and former Affinion – often branded Sentinel – customers are set to get a refund for mis-sold card protection after a redress scheme was today given the green light.

A creditors meeting to decide whether a compensation scheme for those mis-sold card security insurance from Affinion/Sentinel takes place at 12pm in London today. If you missed the postal vote deadline, this is your last chance to have your say.

If you've ever had Affinion (often branded Sentinel) card protection, you have just one week left to vote in favour of a redress scheme.