Investment
Unity Mutual launches new type of Lifetime ISA
Unity Mutual has launched a new type of stocks and shares Lifetime ISA, offering a guaranteed 1.25% interest rate until April, as well as a 25% Government bonus towards your first home or retirement - here's what to watch out for
7 November 2018
Martin Lewis slams 'con' linking him to binary trading – don't be tempted by risky investment
An advert is falsely claiming Martin made money from a type of investment which he would never use or recommend
16 February 2017
Autumn Statement 2016: Pensions freedoms loophole tightened
Older savers who carry on putting money in a pension after withdrawing cash from it face new curbs
23 November 2016
Financial advice firms warned they face fines or bans
The FCA has found three quarters of financial advice firms are failing to keep clients properly informed about charges
8 April 2014
HSBC investment mis-selling compensation net widened
HSBC has widened the redress net following the revelation salesmen mis-sold investments to the dying
8 December 2011
HSBC to pay £40m for mis-selling to the elderly
HSBC subsidiary NHFA sold risky investments to those in their 80s who had little time to claw back losses before they died
5 December 2011
Hope for child trust fund holders who want 'better' junior Isas
The Government will consider allowing child trust fund holders to convert their money into a junior Isa in future
11 November 2011
Child trust fund warning as vouchers set to expire
The last set of child trust fund vouchers will be automatically invested in potentially poor-paying accounts unless parents act soon
17 October 2011
Guest Comment: How financial advice will change for good
If you have a financial adviser there are fundamental changes on the horizon which will affect how you access and pay for advice
30 September 2011
ICB report recommends banks separate retail and investment arms to avert future crises
The report states UK banks should ring-fence money deposited by the public from 'casino' operations
12 September 2011
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E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
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If you're an E.on Next customer, look out for a message from the firm offering you up to 50% off your bills this winter, as the supplier is launching a new support scheme. -
EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
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EDF Energy will cut bills by £30 for some 260,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter. -
Martin and MSE among organisations calling for energy social tariff as millions expected to struggle with bills this winter
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The Government must urgently introduce an energy social tariff to prevent millions of households from falling into fuel poverty this winter, consumer organisations including MoneySavingExpert have said. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
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Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
Mortgage rates fall as Bank of England unexpectedly holds UK rates – so should you fix?
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Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have been edging down over the past few weeks with some five and 10-year fixes now at below 5%.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023![]()
The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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