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Refund of deposit
I paid a £250 deposit by debit card for a course I was intending to go on but after 3 days I realised that the course was not for me. The course was not due to start until Oct 2020 so I gave plenty of notice. I asked for a full refund of the deposit but have been told that they do not offer refunds but in my case will give…
Asda Click and Collect at Chessar, Edinburgh
I've got a click and collect slot booked for the above store for next week. I just took a drive past there today and noticed that there's no staff there to give you your groceries. I usually use Tesco click and collect which are manned. Has anybody used the Asda Chessar one? How do you get the staff to come out with your…
University accommodation rent
During all the news not one mention of student accommodation rent My daughter has lost 3/4 weeks already due to strike so didn’t stay in accommodation as classes were cancelled and then Classes cancelled with no face to face teaching with her course because of the virus accommodation services told me when I called them…
Stirling park
ive had 2 accounts with Stirling park paying by standing order for over 2 years it’s back council tax so a joint account and a sole account for an address I was on my own they started texting me 3 days in a row to call them on doing so they asked if was calling to settle my balance no they were told I’ve had a payment plan…
Concerns re coronavirus potential work closure
Hi Im concerned as I an employed full time as a chef in a nursery group here in Scotland. I need advice from a financial expert re closure of my workplace and wages. If we close for a month will staff be paid or not. If not then do I sign on or go on sick pay. Would it be best to take out income insurance? Is the…
esa benefits
Hi , i have been claiming ESA for myself and husband, i am disabled and on PIP. the assessments are getting too much for me, my husband is my carer can my husband take over the ESA CLAIM?
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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.
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 Payments 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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