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Energy minister responds to Martin Lewis' call to address 'extraordinary gap' in protection for customers of bust energy firms
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has confirmed the Government will look for solutions to help people being chased for debts owed to defunct energy firms, who currently have no viable way to escalate complaints.
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Energy minister responds to Martin Lewis's call to address 'extraordinary gap' in protection for customers of bust energy firms
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has confirmed the Government will look for solutions to help people being chased for debts owed to defunct energy firms, who currently have no viable way to escalate complaints.
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Ted Baker falls into administration – your shopping, refund and gift card rights explained
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has fallen into administration, putting the future of its 46 UK stores in doubt. While there's no change for shoppers right now, the administration could affect your consumer rights going forward.
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How I had a day of FREE food & drink – and you can too
They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but I'm here to prove otherwise. In fact, it's possible to get a free lunch, breakfast, dinner, snacks and drinks, if you know where to look. Come along with me on my day of free feasting, and I'll show you how you can do it too.
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Last chance: Stock up on postage stamps now before prices rise by up to 13% on 2 April
You've got less than a week left to stock up on Royal Mail postage stamps before prices rise by up to 13% on Tuesday 2 April.
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Virgin Money customer? You're set to be moved to Nationwide in future – here's what's happening
Virgin Money savers and borrowers are set to become Nationwide customers as the lenders have agreed a deal for the building society to take over the bank – though it's still very early days.
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Need a new passport? Apply now as fees are set to rise by 7% next month
If you need a new passport, you should apply for one now, as application fees are set to rise by around 7% on Thursday 11 April.
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Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25% for the fifth time – here's what it means for your savings and mortgage
The rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. We explain what it means for you.
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Help 80,000 vulnerable teens unlock much-needed Child Trust Fund cash, MPs urge Government
Tens of thousands of young people with special educational needs and disabilities remain locked out of their savings held in Child Trust Funds – and the Government must do more to help them, a cross-party group of MPs have said.