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Which companies have you best haggled with in the past year?
Poll started 26 Mar 2013 Digital TV, broadband, credit cards, insurance and more. It's possible to haggle with call centres across the UK – whether for cheaper prices, better deals or reduced interest. Which service companies have you successfully haggled with IN THE LAST YEAR? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why…
Real-life MMD: Should I stop using my ex-housemate's Netflix account?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I stop using my ex-housemate's Netflix account? My housemate used to watch films via his Netflix account using my Xbox, without asking. It was annoying, but I didn’t say anything and he has since moved out. However, when I went to use my Xbox again after he’d left, he was still logged in. I’ll…
Which gadgets do you own?
Poll started 19 Mar 2013 Consumer tech’s becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. We’d like to see what’s changed since we last did this poll in 2010. Which gadgets do MoneySavers now rely on? Please select all the ones you own in this week's poll. Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are…
Real-life MMD: Holiday nightmare - should we forgo £6,000 or pay £1,000 more?
Money Moral Dilemma: Holiday nightmare - should we forgo £6,000 or pay £1,000 more? We recently paid £12,000 for a "holiday of a lifetime", which includes a Rocky Mountains train ride. AFTER paying, the company told us we'd need to cross picket lines. As trade unionists, we refuse to do this. We want to cancel but the firm…
Which airlines give the best service?
Poll started 12 Mar 2013 Passengers often sacrifice service for perceived cheaper budget airline deals. But how far behind are the no-frills carriers on service, if at all? Please rate as many of the UK and Irish airlines as you like on service in this week's poll. Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick…
Real-life MMD: Boarding pass blunder - who should pay?
Money Moral Dilemma: Boarding pass blunder - who should pay? I recently went abroad with friends. One of the group had booked and printed all the boarding passes at home, but didn't realise mine had only my initial, not my full name. I didn't notice either, but was stopped at the gate and told I couldn't fly. I was left…
Which TV ads should be banned?
Poll started 5 Mar 2013 Tobacco ads are already banned. Do you agree with this? Should any others be banned from our screens or should the public take responsibility for their choices? Please click all the categories where you think there should be a ban. (Some may already be restricted.) Vote in this week's poll Did you…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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