MoneySavingExpert News Government Haiti earthquake appeal: how to maximise charity donationsTaxpayers donating to help earthquake-hit Haiti can top-up their contributions without having to shell out any extra cash.14 January 2010 Credit card overhaul deadline loomsYou've only a few days to have your say on government plans to help reduce the £54 billion of credit card debt we owe as a nation.14 January 2010 Pensions timebomb warning as Government unveils savings schemePensions experts are warning the public not to wait for a Government scheme to save for their retirement.7 January 2010 Government boiler scrappage scheme launches todayThe Government's boiler scrappage scheme launches today which gives you £400 off the price of a new boiler.5 January 2010 Government urges benefit audit4 January 2010 VAT returns to 17.5% but some stores to freeze pricesThe cost of many high street and online purchases is set to rise today as the VAT sales tax returns to 17.5%.1 January 2010 Repossession loophole to be closed by GovernmentThe Government has today announced plans to close a legal loophole which enables lenders to repossess people's homes without going to court.29 December 2009 Bank charges: they think it's all over, it's not quiteIt’s depressing, disappointing, but not a complete disaster. The Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) decision to drop the bank charges case is a blow, yet there are still other legal avenues. 22 December 2009 Npower to launch boiler scrappage schemeNpower will launch a boiler scrappage scheme of its own on Monday.10 December 2009 Act fast to beat January's VAT hikeValue Added Tax (VAT) goes back up to 17.5% on 1 Jan, as confirmed in today's Pre-Budget Report, meaning prices across the UK will rise. 9 December 2009 First858687 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us