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MoneySaving Poll: Should the UK impose a maximum cap on salaries?
Poll started 10 January 2017 Should the UK impose a maximum cap on salaries? Jeremy Corbyn said he’s in favour of a cap on salaries to address income inequality in the UK, though since we started this poll he's clarified that he's more concerned about the pay ratios between high and low earners. Are you in favour of a…
MoneySaving Poll: Do tear-jerker Christmas ads change where you shop?
Poll started 21 November 2016 Do tear-jerker Christmas ads, such as the bouncing John Lewis dog, change where you shop? Whether it’s John Lewis’s dog bouncing on a trampoline, Aldi’s carrot traversing a Christmas dinner or Waitrose’s two robins uniting over a mince pie, a host of maudlin Christmas ads are designed to tug…
MoneySaving Poll: Do you have credit cards and how do you use them?
Poll started 3 January 2017 Do you have credit cards and how do you use them? It’s the new year, and the time when most debt problems are at their worst. This week we want to focus on plastic, meaning credit (and store) cards, and are interested to know how you use them. Which is closest to your credit card situation?…
MoneySaving Poll: At what age should kids be given their own mobile?
Poll started 27 September 2016 At what age should kids be given their own mobile? Times are a-changing and what was once a novelty is now commonplace. Of course it depends on the child, but we want to know what age you think is acceptable for a child to have their first mobile phone. Perhaps you think they're a tool that…
MoneySaving Poll: What's your least favourite part of Christmas dinner?
Poll started 28 December 2016 What’s your least favourite part of Christmas dinner? Whether you plump for turkey, goose, ham or a good old nut roast for your festive meal, there’s usually something of the myriads on offer that you’d rather go without. Maybe you’d ditch the sprouts, chuck out the turkey or skip Christmas…
MoneySaving Poll: What’s your favourite Christmas carol?
Poll started 20 December 2016 What’s your favourite Christmas carol? Christmas is nearly upon us so for a bit of fun we wanted to discover the nation’s favourite Christmas carol (or at least the MoneySaving element of the nation). Sadly, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You is not a Christmas carol. So what's…
MoneySaving Poll: Which comedian would make the best PM?
Poll started 13 December 2016 Which comedian would make the best PM? Politics is a funny business. No surprise then that the Guatemalan president, the leader of Italy’s Five Star Movement and a previous mayor of Reykjavik are all former comedians. We’re sure there are other politicians you think are a joke too. So for some…
MoneySaving Poll: If you could cancel Christmas, would you?
Poll started 6 December 2016 If you could cancel Christmas, would you? It’s time for our annual ‘bah humbug’ poll. Christmas conjures a picture of family, fun and festive frivolity for some, and stress, debt and chores for others (see Martin's Ban Unnecessary Christmas Presents blog). So if you had a CANCEL CHRISTMAS…
MoneySaving Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA and more this year?
Poll started 15 November 2016 Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA and more this year? Did you succeed? Call centre haggling can provide big savings – whether it be digital TV, broadband, credit cards, breakdown cover, insurance and more. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who’ve done it. So please let…
MoneySaving Poll: Can you DIY it? How skilled are you...
Poll started 8 November 2016 Can you DIY it? How skilled are you... Life throws up lots of tests, and often things that should be simple aren’t as easy as you think. So which of these 15 old and new life-skills can you do? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say…
MoneySaving Poll: Has your energy firm's recent service been good?
Poll started 1 November 2016 Has your energy firm's recent service been good? Winter’s coming! We’re all about slashing your energy bills (do a five-min comparison) but service counts too. So every six months we test recent customer service… Please rate your current supplier’s SERVICE (not price) IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. If…
MoneySaving Poll: Do you eat out more than you eat in?
Poll started 25 October 2016 Do you eat out more than you eat in? Britain has become a country of fine restaurants, at fine prices (though do check for a 2for1 deal). Have you become a restaurant regular or do you prefer to cook yourself? How often do you eat out for your EVENING meal (do include takeaways)…? Click here to…
MoneySaving Poll: Would you live at a murder scene to bag a house price discount?
Poll started 11 October 2016 Would you live at a murder scene to bag a house price discount? Last year a North London flat sold at a £100,000 discount to similar properties because a serial killer committed his murders there. We want to test your attitudes to prior property history. In which circumstances would you NEVER…
MoneySaving Poll: How does the prospect of Brexit make you feel about your finances?
Poll started 4 October 2016 How does the prospect of Brexit make you feel about your finances? Three months ago we asked how you felt about your finances after the UK voted to leave the European Union. This week Theresa May confirmed we'll start the process by the end of March 2017. So we're asking you again: how does the…
MoneySaving Poll: Should the 1p coin be scrapped?
Poll started 20 September 2016 Should the 1p coin be scrapped? Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said the humble 1p piece should be scrapped one day because its value is decreasing. If the coin was axed, we'd follow in the footsteps of Canada, New Zealand and Australia, which have all got rid of their penny…
MoneySaving Poll: Do you have a will & Power of Attorney in place?
Poll started 6 September 2016 Do you have a will & Power of Attorney in place? There are two crucial documents that can protect your dependents in the future. a) A will: This dictates what you want to happen to your assets if you die (eg, what happens to your house if you share it and aren’t married). See Cheap or Free…
MoneySaving Poll: Should the BBC have fought harder to keep Bake Off?
Poll started 13 September 2016 Should the BBC have fought harder to keep Bake Off? The BBC has lost huge ratings winner The Great British Bake Off (it’s moving to Channel 4). It follows similar defections including The Voice and Formula One. So should the BBC have risen to the challenge to keep Bake Off, or was it right to…
MoneySaving Poll: Do you support renationalisation of rail, energy, water and more?
Poll started 30 August 2016 Do you support renationalisation of rail, energy, water and more? Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has argued the railways should be taken back into public ownership. It was one of a raft of state owned essential services that was privatised since the 1980s – usually by floating them on the…
MoneySaving Poll: Have you been to university?
Poll started 23 August 2016 Have you been to university? It's exam results season and with it comes the inevitable decision of where to go with your life. University is a common next step for those who take A-levels, but you don't need a degree to 'make it'. So we wanted to know what decision you made/plan to make... Click…
MoneySaving Poll: Which gadgets do you have & which do you use?
Poll started 16 August 2016 Which gadgets do you have & which do you use? Consumer tech’s a huge part of our daily lives. We’d like to see what’s changed since we did this poll a year ago and this year we've added more gadgets including drones, GoPros and er Teasmades. Do MoneySavers still use certain gadgets? And which do…

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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.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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