Ministry of Justice
Families of disabled children trying to access Child Trust Funds can save or reclaim £365+ after Government overhaul
Families with disabled children will no longer have to pay costly court fees of £365+ to access savings held in Child Trust Funds, the Government has announced
2 December 2020
Government scraps planned probate fees hike
The Government has reversed its decision to change probate fees, which would have seen some bereaved families pay almost £6,000 extra
14 October 2019
10,000s owed refund of deputyship fees – how to claim
More than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection are owed refunds of £240 on average – here's how to check who is owed
4 October 2019
Over £11 million paid out for Power of Attorney refunds so far – here's how to claim
Over £11 million has been paid out in over 180,000 refunds for Power of Attorney fees, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal - but this is only a fraction of the amount available to be claimed
15 November 2018
Government announces probate fees hike
The Government has announced changes to probate fees which means some will pay almost £6,000 more - but for estates worth less than £50,000 you won't pay anything at all
6 November 2018
Power of Attorney fee cut to £82
The fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney has dropped from £110 to £82, in a move the Government hopes will en
7 April 2017
Used a dodgy claims handler? Now the Legal Ombudsman can help
People who've used unscrupulous claims management companies (CMCs) can now take their complaints to the Legal Ombudsman
28 January 2015
Over 200 rogue claims firms shut down last year, Government says
The Government has stepped up action against claims management companies that fail to comply with industry standards
25 February 2014
Dodgy PPI claims firms face new Government crackdown
Rogue PPI reclaim firms will face bigger fines in future under Government plans
21 November 2013
Silent PPI calls to be probed by Ofcom
Silent and abandoned phone calls about PPI are being investigated by telecoms watchdog Ofcom
17 May 2013
Suggest a Story
Got a money-related news story that affects you?
13 October 2021
-
Martin's home & car insurance alert
12 need-to-knows
-
New. Need to borrow?
Get 23mths interest-free & rewards galore
-
Warning. Ryanair bans passengers
Who got Covid chargeback refunds
-
'DO NOTHING. Don't switch'
Martin's energy bills crisis Q&A
-
Contactless card limit rising to £100
Can you set your own?
-
Can you make £1,000+ by Xmas?
Incl £130 for switching bank
-
Read the full email
For all the latest deals, guides and loopholes simply sign up today – it's spam-free!
-
Government app to be launched next year, allowing Brits to access free schools meals and change driving licence details in one place
15 October 2021![]()
The Government has unveiled plans to launch an app that will allow users to access Gov.uk services all in one place. The new app will allow users to look up information and apply for different Government features through one account. -
Martin Lewis: The BIG insurance rule change is coming - what you need to know before 1 Jan
15 October 2021![]()
Important changes to the way insurers charge new and existing customers are on their way, which will put an end to the 'loyalty premium' borne by consumers, says MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. -
Vodafone ad banned by UK advertising watchdog for 'misleading' consumers
15 October 2021![]()
The UK advertising watchdog has banned an advert issued by Voxi, a subsidiary of Vodafone, for "misleading" customers over data and pricing. -
Covid: Lateral flow tests to replace PCRs for vaccinated travellers from October 24
15 October 2021![]()
Vaccinated travellers entering England from abroad will be able to take a day two lateral flow test instead of a more expensive PCR test from Monday 24 October, in a move by the UK Government to make going abroad cheaper and easier ahead of October half-term. -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
15 October 2021![]()
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe
-
Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
21 September 2021![]()
There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2021![]()
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...
Clever ways to calculate your finances
