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Has an online ad with a fake endorsement from a trusted celeb cost you money?
Have you lost money to a scam after seeing an online ad with a fake endorsement from a trusted celeb? Our campaigns team here at MSE wants to hear from you. You can email us anonymously at campaignsenquiries@moneysavingexpert.com
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MSE and Which? urge minister to share 'legal advice' preventing Gov from including scam ads in bill
Martin Lewis, on behalf of MoneySavingExpert.com and charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, both of which he founded, as well as campaigns group Which?, have today written to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, calling on her to share "legal advice" she says…
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MSE News: Government blames 'legal advice' for not including scam ads in Online Safety Bill
"Legal advice" is the "only reason" the Government hasn't included protection against paid-for scam adverts in its upcoming Online Safety Bill, according to new comments made by secretary of state for digital Nadine Dorries. Read the full story: 'Government blames 'legal advice' for not including protection against scam…
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First-ever financial education textbook arrives in Welsh schools, funded by Martin Lewis
The first-ever curriculum mapped financial education textbook – funded jointly by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and the Money and Pensions Service – has now landed in secondary schools in Wales, following the successful roll-out of versions in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland... Read the full story here:…
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ANY WEB SITE SUBSCRIPTION MUST BE CANCELABLE ONLINE
How about a campaign to ensure that if you can sign-up to a service online (e.g. Graze, Sky channels etc.) you must be able to cancel online. This would mean you are NOT forced to telephone, and at your expense, a companies customers services to cancel - there should be a simple clickable 'cancel subscription' - no further…
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MSE News: One in 10 shoppers using BNPL services have been chased by debt collectors, charity warns
One in 10 shoppers using buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have been chased by debt collectors, rising to one in eight young people, according to new research from Citizens Advice. Read the full story: 'One in 10 shoppers using buy now, pay later services have been chased by debt collectors, warns charity' If you haven’t…
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Early termination charges (ETC)
Hi all, currently, I find myself moving home (rented) within a two year period due to circumstances beyond my control ie.landlords selling property to keep cash flow for other items. Due to these moves I’ve encountered two different rounds of ETC* for both phone line (BT) and electricity provider. I feel it is extremely…
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Move the State Pension age back to 60 for both men & women
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/581736 50k signatures so far
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MSE News: Mortgage prisoner review launched amid concerns even MORE homeowners could be affected
More homeowners than previously thought could be trapped on expensive mortgage rates and unable to switch, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has admitted. Read the full story: 'Mortgage prisoner review launched amid concerns even MORE homeowners could be trapped on expensive rates' If you haven’t already, join the…
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Martin Lewis and MSE renewing calls for Government action to tackle online fraud
MoneySavingExpert.com and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, which were both founded by Martin Lewis, are among 13 organisations today renewing calls for the Government to do more to tackle online fraud after it failed to commit to cracking down on scam financial ads in its new draft Online Safety Bill. Read the…
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MSE News: Give all primary school children a financial education, MPs urge
All children across the UK should be taught basic money skills in primary school by 2030, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. Read the full story: 'Give all primary school children a financial education, MPs urge' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
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MSE News: Google takes action to reduce scam ads on its platforms - but not all ads will be blocked
Financial services providers will have to verify their identity with regulator the Financial Conduct Authority before advertising on Google, in an effort to tackle online fraud. Read the full story: 'Google takes action to reduce scam ads on its platforms – but not all ads will be blocked' Click reply below to discuss. If…
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MSE News: First-ever financial education textbook arrives in Scottish schools
The first-ever curriculum mapped financial education textbook – funded jointly by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and the Money and Pensions Service – has now landed in secondary schools in Scotland, following the successful roll-out of versions in England and Northern Ireland. Read the full story: 'First-ever…
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MSE News: Campaigners call for action to fix 'absurd' universal credit flaws
Campaigners have called on the Government to fix "absurd flaws" with the benefits system that prevent vulnerable people from getting help from family and friends to manage their universal credit accounts. Without this help, campaigners warn claimants ultimately risk losing their benefits... Read the full story:…
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MSE News: MPs reject interest rate cap for mortgage prisoners - but the fight won't stop here
The House of Commons has struck down a proposed amendment to the Financial Services Bill, which would have seen interest rates capped for certain mortgage prisoners. But the Government has announced it will look for other solutions and MoneySavingExpert.com won't give up the fight. Read the full story: 'MPs reject interest…
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Should NHS workers pay income tax?
Should NHS workers and care home workers pay income tax this year? They are all working in dangerous and life threatening conditions. So why should they be paying income tax?
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Derbyshire Police Raid
Just hoping someone could
offer me some advice please, the background is: I have a shop with a flat above, in a small village in Derbyshire, I
have been running my shop from this location for the past 31 years, and in the
flat- a friend has been living there for the past 12 years. It has never-ever been
any issues with…
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MSE News: House of Lords votes in favour of interest rate cap for mortgage prisoners
The House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment to the Financial Services Bill, which could see interest rates capped for certain mortgage prisoners, as well as ensuring some have access to fixed interest rate deals. Read the full story: 'House of Lords votes in favour of interest rate cap for mortgage prisoners'…
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UNFAIR RATES ON ANNEXES
Hello Do you have a "Granny Annex" which is Rated separately? Potentially, you are sitting on a financial time-bomb! Annexes are often Rated separately; generally if they have both bathroom and kitchen facilities, which deems them to have the "potential" to be a "separate dwelling" in the Rates Valuation Office Agency's…
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Campaigns Corner
Hi Everyone, Welcome to the new Campaigns Corner board! This will be a trial board that will be the place for you to post and discuss any campaigns with a MoneySaving theme you think people should be aware of and also voice any problems you face as a consumer. Some previous campaigns we've highlighted include: Get Safe…
