MoneySavingExpert News High street retailers 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 The last-minute Christmas shopping rush, as sales beginShoppers are today snapping up festive bargains in a frenzy of Christmas Eve panic-buying.24 December 2009 Cheque guarantee cards to be scrapped by 2011Cheque guarantee cards will no longer be accepted in stores from June 2011, meaning they will become virtually extinct at the checkout. 28 September 2009 Urgent warning! Don't change money at the airportThere is an urgent warning for all holidaymakers heading abroad in the summer rush: don't change cash at the airport. 10 July 2009 Barclaycard borrowers could see debt last for 67 years longer Barclaycard holders could have thousands of pounds added to their debt which could take decades longer to clear, after the provider changed its payment terms.25 June 2009 Argos sale adds to shoppers' bargain bonanza High street retailer Argos this week launched its twice-yearly end-of-catalogue sale, in a week of mega discounts for bargain hunters.18 June 2009 Yet another top paying ISA drops its rateMarks & Spencer's Cash ISA interest rate today fell from 3.1% to 2.5%. 12 June 2009 Top ISAs vanishing: act fast for best tax-free ratesThe best cash ISAs are disappearing fast, with our most recent top-pick closing today.4 June 2009 New top-pick cash ISA revealedBarclays has dropped the rate on its Golden ISA, which was our top-pick until the change.1 June 2009 Barclaycard gives away free £50 high street vouchers26 October 2007 First9101112 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us