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Facebook and eBay urged to act to stop fake reviews
The competitions watchdog has called on online giants Facebook and eBay to act urgently to stop fake and misleading reviews appearing on their sites, after finding evidence of a "thriving marketplace" for false online reviews
21 June 2019
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
Zeek user left out of pocket? Here's what you can try
Users of online gift card marketplace Zeek have been left in limbo as the company remains in receivership, with some claiming to be hundreds of pounds out of pocket - here's what to try if you're affected
1 March 2019
Gift card marketplace Zeek warns it's looking for a buyer as users complain of late payments
Online gift card marketplace Zeek has confirmed it's looking for a buyer, as some users complain they haven't received payments for gift cards they've sold
7 February 2019
eBay to offer sellers 1,000 free listings – but watch out for final value fees
eBay is increasing the number of free monthly listings for sellers from 20 to 1,000 - but remember, you'll still need to pay a fee if your item sells
30 January 2019
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16 June 2021
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Martin's Mortgage Alert
'Rates have dropped below 1% – check NOW'
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First Direct boosts free cash to £125
It's top for service too
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'Don't over worry about credit scores'
Martin's new blog
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New. 12 Spotify tips to pay less
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TWO prescription sunnies £22 all-in
Cheapest we've seen this deal
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£40 cashback for investing £400
If you plan to 'robo-invest'
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JPMorgan Chase strikes deal to buy robo-adviser Nutmeg - but there's no change for investors
18 June 2021![]()
JPMorgan Chase has this week struck a deal to purchase UK digital investment platform Nutmeg. Both firms have confirmed there will be no change for Nutmeg customers for now, although they've promised a wider range of products and services in future. -
Warning - certain Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury's branded cat food has been recalled over fears it could be linked to fatal disease
17 June 2021![]()
Pet owners have been warned to stop feeding certain dry food to their cats over fears it could be linked to a fatal disease. Certain Applaws, Pets at Home, and Sainsbury’s branded cat food made by Fold Hill Foods are affected by the precautionary recall but you can get a full refund from retailers. -
First-ever financial education textbook arrives in Scottish schools, funded by Martin Lewis
17 June 2021![]()
The first-ever curriculum mapped financial education textbook – funded jointly by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and the Money and Pensions Service – has now landed in secondary schools in Scotland. -
Martin Lewis: 'Mortgage rates drop below 1% – check urgently if you can switch & save £1,000s'
16 June 2021![]()
New mortgage deals are at their LOWEST EVER rates, with two-year fixes down to 0.95% and five-year fixes at 1.17% (though in some cases they load the cost in the form of hefty fees). That means huge savings are possible for some. -
Tesco Bank trials new debit card that gives you extra Clubcard points during the first three months - and budgeting help
16 June 2021![]()
Tesco Bank has quietly launched a prepaid debit card called 'Clubcard Pay', which it's currently trialling.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score. -
Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
18 May 2021![]()
If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide...
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