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1921 Census
The government has sold living peoples personal data to FINDMYPAST.CO.UKThis is the first national census data that has not been freely available to anyone interested - without having to visit National Archives Instead - you have to pay between £2.50 and £3.50 per page/document to "find my past" and for anyone who has…
John Lewis scraps its historic 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price pledge: here's all you need to know
John Lewis & Partners has scrapped its almost century old 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price promise after the retailer said only 1% of customers were taking advantage of it. Read the full story here: 'John Lewis scraps its historic 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price pledge - here's all you need to know' Click reply below to…
We want your insider MoneySaving tips
What are the insider MoneySaving tips you've learnt from working at your current or past job? For example, do you work in a factory and make own-brand food next to branded? Are you a car salesperson with car buying tips? We're keen to hear your stories. Then make sure to check out the knowledge within our new Insider…
Online retailer Studio to appoint administrators - what it means for orders and returns
Online retailer Studio, which has just over 2 million UK customers, is to appoint administrators "as soon as reasonably practicable" after failing to secure a £25 million loan needed to stay afloat... Read the full story: Online retailer Studio to appoint administrators - what it means for orders and returns If you haven’t…
Sage kitchen appliances (food processors, blenders, cookers etc) going out of business?
Anyone trying to buy quite a few of Sage's various cooking appliances will have found that for several weeks they've been out of stock on the Sage website and everywhere else. It's also become impossible to order various spare parts, which is even more worrying. Sage themselves won't say what's going on, and have no idea…
Amazon click and collect ?
Have used Amazon click and collect for items under £20 previously without problem but today I'm getting the message 'cannot fulfil, please choose alternative address/hub' but I get the same message whichever local address I try. It clearly states on the product page that item is eligible but once in checkout it won't work.…
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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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