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Halifax One Card
Hi, I received my Halifax One Card this morning. I only applied because of the 9 months interest free period on balances and transfers. The start date on my account is listed as the 19th March. I didn't get the card until the 29th so they are trying to take 10 days off me. I have complained to a very nice person in…
Express Delivery Rip Off
Have you paid extra for postage to ensure express delivery and not recieved the goods or they are not delivered on time. I have decided to name and shame and at the same time warn others of the dirty deeds of some of these companies. SVP.CO.UK suppliers of blank DVDS, CDS etc. I paid £4.99 1-2 day delivery on the 23 March…
EBAY/PAYPAL SCAM
Ebay / paypal fraud The scam is as follows The fraudster opens a paypal and ebay account using a fake address . they then sell non-existent goods on ebay (usually for a very competitive price ) and only accept Paypal as payment . the money received from this sale is then used as payment for items such as mobile phone top…
Junk Mail
ANYONE READING THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME:This thread started out as a complaint about chain letters and how they could be posted without a stamp, it then turned more into comments on junk mail and what to do about it, hence the thread title and topic content change.********************** My daughter received a chain letter…
liz earle
I have ordered skincare products from https://www.lizearle.com a few times now and an very impressed with the customer service. All items are wrapped in tissue paper and with each order I have received a free sample from the range. If you need to return anything in the order they send you a freepost label. A bottle of…
First Direct
I have to give a thumbs up to First Direct who, for no particular reason apart from me asking (in a jovial way), reduced my Gold card interest rate from 13.9 to 0.00 for 6 months, for purchases and transfers. Not at all bad.
Text Message con....DO NOT REPLY
I have just received the following text message; You are being contacted by our dating service by someone you know! To find out who it is, call from a landline 090 5000 1139 Po box 45W2TG150P (wonder what that will net them in premium rates) Obviously have no intention of ringing it. Perhaps coincidental, have never…
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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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