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MPs vote against regulating 'explosive' buy now, pay later sector
MPs have voted against regulating buy now, pay later firms, just weeks after MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis called for the "explosive" industry to come under the financial watchdog's eye as soon as possible to protect consumers
14 January 2021
Letting fees ban introduced to Parliament
New rules to ban letting fees and high deposits in England have been presented to Parliament
3 May 2018
MSE tells MPs of need for urgent reform to ombudsman ‘farce’
MoneySavingExpert.com is calling on the Government to overhaul the 'farcical' ombudsmen complaints route
1 November 2017
Letting fees ban and whiplash fraud crackdown in Queen's Speech - but no energy price cap bill
The Queen has laid out the laws that the Government hopes to pass
21 June 2017
Drop social care plans and free vote on fox-hunting from Queen’s Speech, MSE users say
MSE users have chosen the three Tory party policies they would most like to see dropped from the Queen's Speech
20 June 2017
Martin's general election analysis: What the result means for you
The general election result means we will have a hung Parliament
9 June 2017
Want to vote in the general election? You MUST be registered by Monday
Anyone planning to vote in June's general election who isn't on the electoral roll has to register by Monday 22 May
16 May 2017
Register by 22 May to vote in general election - act now if not on electoral roll
Anyone planning to vote in June's general election who isn't on the electoral roll has to register by Monday 22 May
19 April 2017
PM promises action on soaring energy prices
Theresa May says plans to tackle rising bills will be announced
17 March 2017
Energy firms accused of treating customers like 'chumps' as MPs argue for price cap
MPs have urged the Government to look at new ways of cutting energy bills for those unwilling to switch
16 March 2017
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Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – but is it worth switching to?
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Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
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BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
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The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.
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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: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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