Latest from Emily White
Thousands of single bus journeys in England to be capped until December 2024 – here's all you need to know
The fare for thousands of single bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 until 31 December 2024.
5 October 2023
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime.
3 October 2023
Ocado shopper? Christmas delivery slots are launching this week – here's what we know
Ocado is opening up its first round of Christmas delivery slots this week.
26 September 2023
Workers aged 18+ could benefit from a hidden pay rise in future as new pension auto-enrolment rules get the go-ahead
Workers aged 18 and above may benefit from a 'hidden' pay rise in future as the Government now has the power to lower the age limit to be automatically enrolled into workplace pensions from 22 to 18.
19 September 2023
Power cut compensation to rise to £2,000 – here are your rights if your electricity supply is cut off
The maximum amount of compensation given to households and businesses that lose electricity power as a result of severe weather has increased from £700 to £2,000, as part of a raft of new measures announced by energy regulator Ofgem.
1 September 2023
Flight disrupted due to air traffic control chaos? Your travel and refund rights explained
Thousands of passengers have been left stranded as flights due to fly to and from the UK have been cancelled or delayed as a result of a technical glitch with the UK's air traffic control system.
29 August 2023
Clean air 'ULEZ' expanded to whole of London – here's how to check if you'll be charged £12.50 a trip
Motorists driving in London whose vehicles don't meet particular emission standards will be charged £12.50 a day from 29 August as the city's 'Ultra Low Emission Zone' has been expanded to cover all London boroughs.
29 August 2023
Ovo to pay some smart meter customers £10 a month for cutting their electricity usage at peak times – here's what you need to know
Some Ovo customers with a smart meter can now earn £10 a month in bill credit by lowering their energy usage during peak times. If you can get it, it's a no brainer – but you should still consider and keep an eye out for cheaper fixed deals, as they could save you more money in the long term.
24 August 2023
Disability cost of living payments paid to millions – here's who qualifies and what to do if you haven't got the money
Over six million disabled people claiming certain benefits have now been sent a one-off £150 cost of living payment.
7 August 2023
Help to Buy helpline chaos leaving homeowners unable to sell or remortgage - here's what to do if you're affected
Homeowners in England who used a Government scheme to get onto the property ladder are now struggling to get the vital paperwork they need to remortgage or sell because they can't get through to the helpline.
1 August 2023
There's just ONE DAY left to use non-barcoded Royal Mail 1st and 2nd class stamps – here's what's happening
Today (31 July) is the last day you can use any non-barcoded everyday stamps – those with the Queen's profile on – before they become worthless.
31 July 2023
Government rejects Martin Lewis' call to do more to help 80,000 teens with special educational needs unlock Child Trust Fund cash
The Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho MP, has rejected Martin Lewis' call to do more to help 80,000 teens with special educational needs or disabilities unlock their Child Trust Fund money.
25 July 2023
Section 75 refunds and Consumer Credit Act shake-up to be explored – here's what's happening
Your right to a refund when credit card purchases go wrong could be shaken-up under plans put forward to potentially overhaul the Consumer Credit Act, which encapsulates Section 75 protections.
12 July 2023
Is your child's teacher going on strike? These are your work rights if you take time off for childcare
Teachers at thousands of schools in England will walk out on Wednesday 5 July and Friday 7 July as part of strike action over ongoing disputes relating to pay.
5 July 2023
Bank of England increases base rate to 5% - here's how it impacts your mortgage and savings
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4.5% to 5% - taking it to its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.
29 June 2023
Easyjet extends voucher validity for trips disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic - here's what you need to know
Easyjet passengers who accepted vouchers for Covid-19 disrupted flights or holidays have now got until 31 January 2024 to use them, as the airline has extended their validity for a further six months.
28 June 2023