MPs
MPs warn concert-goers to avoid Viagogo
A committee of MPs has today taken the "highly unusual" step of warning consumers not to buy or sell tickets through secondary ticket selling website Viagogo
19 March 2019
MPs launch inquiry into banking IT failures
An influential group of MPs has launched an inquiry into IT failures at financial institutions, after a series of major outages this year at several different banks
22 November 2018
MPs to scrutinise Childcare Service website as part of inquiry
MPs will scrutinise the Childcare Service website as part of an inquiry into childcare policy
4 January 2018
MP campaigns for child funeral costs to be paid by Government
Labour MP Carolyn Harris believes grieving families should no longer have to pay £1,000s to lay their children to rest
5 December 2016
Lifetime ISA and Help to Save applicants need guidance, Martin tells MPs
Martin Lewis has warned that two new savings schemes being launched by the Government must come with clear guidance
25 October 2016
Overdraft overhaul doesn't go far enough, warns Treasury Committee
A report ordering monthly unarranged overdraft fees to be capped has been criticised for not going far enough
6 September 2016
Guest comment: Vulnerable prepay energy customers must be first to receive smart meters
Labour MP Dawn Butler accuses the big six of lining their pockets by
6 May 2016
MPs demand rethink of women's state pension changes
A parliamentary motion aiming to protect women who will be hit by changes to the state pension is passed by MPs
7 January 2016
Voting today? You don't need a poll card
If you're voting today but don't have a poll card, fear not, you can vote without it
7 May 2015
Financial education: MPs say vulnerable under-25s need more help
More should be done to ensure vulnerable young people outside of mainstream schooling receive financial education
29 October 2013
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Autumn Budget 2021: From minimum wage increases to national insurance hikes - here's what to watch out for
26 October 2021![]()
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his Autumn Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 25 October, where he'll set out the Government’s financial strategy. -
Christmas supermarket delivery slots have opened but they are selling out fast - here's when and how to book
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Ocado and Waitrose have begun taking bookings for food deliveries over the Christmas period and so we have compiled a full breakdown of what the other leading supermarkets are doing - but you may need to act quickly as many slots have already been taken. -
National living and minimum wage to increase in April
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The national living wage paid to workers aged 23 and over will rise from £8.91/hr to £9.50/hr from 1 April, the Government has announced. The national minimum wage for workers aged under 23 and apprentices will also rise. -
University tuition fees frozen in England for the fifth year in a row
25 October 2021![]()
Full-time students studying for an undergraduate degree at a university in England will be charged no more than £9,250/yr in tuition fees in the 2022/23 academic year, the UK Government has confirmed. -
Filing a paper self-assessment tax return? You must act now to avoid a £100 fine
25 October 2021![]()
If you're submitting a paper version of the self-assessment tax return, then the deadline to file is just days away. And if the tax office receives it later than this Sunday you will liable for a £100 fine.
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Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
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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...
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