Protect your Pocket

Thousands of people who are in mental health crisis and struggling with serious debt will be given breathing space from further interest, charges and enforcement action following a campaign victory by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Victims are being scammed out of more than £3.5 million a year by fraudsters tricking them into transferring an upfront fee before they are given a loan, the Financial Conduct Authority is warning.

The average internet and phone costs fell year-on-year for the first time in almost nine years, this month's MSE Bills Tracker shows – but it's likely you could still save by switching.

More than 30 leading car hire websites have promised to be more upfront about the total price customers will pay - after a crackdown by the competition watchdog.

About 70,000 people on employment and support allowance could be in line to receive up to £20,000 each after being underpaid by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has launched a new campaign to tackle high cost credit and provide "fairer" alternatives for those who use payday lenders and rent-to-own firms.

UK users of the digital currency exchange Coinbase could find it easier to withdraw their money after the company announced it will support the Faster Payments Service used by most UK banks.

Victims were tricked into transferring £236 million to fraudsters' accounts last year, latest figures show.

Household bills and expenses are rising slower than overall inflation, this month's MSE Bills Tracker shows – but don't rest on your laurels as it's likely you could still make big savings.

The price of first and second-class stamps will increase by 2p at the end of March, Royal Mail has announced.