Personal finance
Laybuy will now share your buy now, pay later borrowing history with Experian – here's what it means for you
From 1 September, shoppers using Laybuy's buy now, pay later (BNPL) services will have their repayment data shared with the UK's biggest credit reference agency, Experian.
31 August 2022
New Consumer Duty rules launched today in a bid to "end rip-off charges and fees" – here's all you need to know
The financial regulator has confirmed its plans for a sweeping regulatory overhaul that will stop financial firms mistreating consumers
27 July 2022
Financial firms will have new duty to act in consumers' best interests under sweeping plans
The financial watchdog has proposed sweeping changes that would mean financial service providers give consumers better protection while preventing them from harm before it even happens.
7 December 2021
Most employees feel they are financially better off now than at the start of the pandemic, finds new MSE poll
More than two in three employees in full-time or part-time work say they're financially better off now than at the start of the coronavirus pandemic – but only one in three of those who are self-employed feel the same, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found.
28 July 2021
Government to examine access to financial advice
A major review to improve consumers' access to financial advice has been announced by the Government
3 August 2015
FCA launches consultation on improving complaints procedures
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a series of proposals to improve financial services complaints handling
12 December 2014
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
Financial advice shake-up: what will you pay?
A landmark shake-up takes effect today which will lead to most having to pay an upfront fee for investment advice
31 December 2012
Beware financial adviser 'Ferrari' salesmen: Guest comment
A shake-up in financial advice begins next week aimed at protecting consumers but some advisers question if it'll work
27 December 2012
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22 March 2023
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Worried about passport delays due to strikes? Here's what you need to know
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More than one thousand Passport Office workers across the UK will walk out between 3 April and 5 May as part of strike action over pay, pensions, redundancy terms and job security. Below we explain your travel and compensation rights if your passport is delayed. -
Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months and for parents on universal credit – here's what you need to know
22 March 2023![]()
The announcements form a package of new measures designed to help parents, revealed by the Chancellor in today's Budget. -
Martin Lewis: Two week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
21 March 2023![]()
Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Budget 2023: Tax-free pension limits raised - here's what it means for your savings
21 March 2023![]()
The annual amount you can save into a pension once you've taken money out of it will rise from £4,000 to £10,000 this April. -
Stamp prices to rise by up to 16% – but there's a way to beat the hike
21 March 2023![]()
From Monday 3 April, the cost of first-class stamps will be hiked to £1.10, while second-class stamps will increase to 75p.
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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
29 November 2022![]()
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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