Wedding
What are your rights to a refund if you need to cancel or change a wedding?
Including can you reschedule, what do insurers cover and will you get a refund?
8 July 2021
Wedding firms warned over 'unfair' coronavirus refund policies
Several wedding firms have been warned by the competition watchdog after concerns that couples still aren't receiving fair refunds for weddings which couldn't go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic
26 November 2020
Leading wedding insurers stop selling new policies due to coronavirus
Several top wedding insurance brands have stopped offering new policies to customers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak
12 March 2020
'We got our dream wedding for £2k'
One MoneySaving couple pulled out all the stops to throw their dream wedding for just £2,000, including making their own flowers and using a discount card to bag 2for1 cocktails
9 April 2019
Autumn Budget 2017: Marriage tax allowance extended to bereaved partners
Widows or widowers can claim up to £662 in backdated marriage tax allowance, it has emerged
22 November 2017
'I won my £10,000 wedding comping on the MSE Forum'
A bride-to-be won a £10,000 wedding in central London after entering a competition listed on the MSE Forum
19 June 2017
3.2 million couples eligible for HMRC tax perk worth up to £432 are missing out – here's how you can claim
One million couples have successfully claimed the Government's marriage tax allowance, but 4.2 million are eligible
18 October 2016
Couples now able to register to shift unused tax allowance between spouses
Married couples and those in civil partnerships can now register for a tax break, which could help them save up to £212
20 February 2015
Did you get engaged on Valentine's Day? Don't forget to insure your ring
Without insurance and an up-to-date valuation, you could be at risk of not being able to claim
17 February 2015
Comping success sees mum-of-two win £17,000 wedding package
A mum-of-two has won a wedding package worth £17k, which she spotted on the MoneySavingExpert.com forum
8 April 2014
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Virgin has launched a free app that allows rail passengers to book trains directly, without a booking fee. Users can also earn points on spending to redeem on Virgin experiences, Greggs sausage rolls and more. -
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New and existing customers will now need to purchase a European roaming pass to make calls, send texts and use data in 49 European countries and destinations. -
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The British Gas Energy Trust, a charity funded by British Gas, has reopened applications for grants of up to £1,500 to help people clear debts owed to their energy provider – and you don't have to be a British Gas customer to benefit.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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Martin Lewis: What I asked the Chancellor to do when I spoke to him on Monday...
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Martin Lewis: Got a cash ISA? You should probably ditch it
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Martin Lewis: 'UO is just as important as UX: A tip for anyone developing their website or app'
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