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Student Loan Repayment Threshold Freeze
English and Welsh graduates who started university in or after 2012 will pay around £110 a year more than they would've done from April as a freeze to the student loan repayment threshold - the earnings level at which loans begin to be repaid - has been announced by the Government. Read the full story here: 'Uni leavers to…
Is There Any Bursary Or Grants For Nhs Students In The University
I am Being Sponsored to Study Nursing at The University By Nhs because i work as Health care Assistant For Nhs.Is it possible to get Grants or Bursary cos i dont know if it is only those that are being Funded by Student finance that can Qualify For this.Or If there is any other way that i can get Additional help because my…
Help with accommodation fees
Since my daughter started uni last year, i found out my husband has having an affair and he has now left. My daughter has decided uni isn't for her and come back home. However the student accommodation was obviously booked for a year and there's still an outstanding amount of over £3000😭i understand as the guarantor i am…
Ryman 10% student discount via unidays
As the title says. 10% student discount via unidays. Excludes certain items like gift cards and delivery charges. https://www.myunidays.com/GB/en-GB/partners/ryman/view
University charging me obscene amount for accomodation despite withdrawing
Hi there, This is a complex case but the university have been very difficult to deal with, I can't even call them up instead having to go through a live chat, so this is my last resort before lodging an appeal or considering legal action. I had to withdraw from university in October/November 2021. It was my first year and…
Repayment of a maintenance grant error
My daughter was at university between 2010-2014 and we provided details of our household income. Since this time my daughter has worked in various cities in the UK and recently 2.5 years abroad in Australia. My daughter had dealings with Student Finance whilst abroad and in the UK regarding declaring her salary etc, to…
Twins going to university
Is there any consideration taken on parent contribution when you have twins going to uni
Student finance debt collector
Son overpaid by student finance by all sorts of changing amounts without explanation by the call centre agents. They keep saying they’re looking into it but no one knows / is denying we even called. Repeating frustrating. Now having debt collector letters. Any advice on who can help us get answers ?
Uni - Household Income
I am a single Mom of one - my DD is hoping to start Uni this year. We currently rent our house. I have another mom friend, living on her own, again renting her house. We were thinking of giving up our homes and renting a 3 bed house together, to save money on bills. I understand that for uni loans, the household income is…
Student finance -debt collector
Help help ! Son did a year at uni in Birmingham and hated it. Gave up. 2 years later went back to uni in Bristol and loved it. We applied to Bristol and I ticked he was a returner and used his number. Then had 3 years of constant letters from sfe giving paying in random thousands then demanding back etc. Despite me filing…
Student Discounts
I have Totum Pro expires 3rd April 2024, Unidays and StudentBeans expires 13th October 2022. I got Totum Pro by going through HotUKDeals website. I got Unidays and StudentBeans by doing a free distance learning course from a College. I have vouchercodes.co.uk Student discounts from when i was a student previously, it has…
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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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