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NS&I's one and five-year British Savings Bonds are back and other rates upped – here's how they stack up

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Published: April 17, 2025 00:00

NS&I has refreshed its range of fixed-term 'British Savings Bonds' by bringing back its one-year and five-year options and boosting rates. Its new deals are strong across the board, especially if you're looking to save with a well-known name – though you…

HyperJar to charge £3 a month fee if you no longer use it – here's how to avoid getting stung

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Published: April 11, 2025 00:00

If you or your family have a HyperJar account that you haven't used in the past year, you should act now to avoid getting hit with a new £3 a month fee. Here's what's happening and what you need to do.

State Pension boosting top-ups blocked for thousands in HMRC error ahead of crucial deadline – but you'll get another chance

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Published: April 8, 2025 00:00

Thousands of people making requests to check and top up State Pensions were wrongly denied ahead of a crucial deadline to do so on Saturday 5 April, HMRC has confirmed to MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE). But if you were hit by the error, you should be…

Rebel Energy goes bust – here's what you need to know

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Published: April 7, 2025 00:00

Rebel Energy has gone under. If you're one of its 84,000 household customers, your supply won't be affected and any credit balance you had with the firm will be protected – but you should take a meter reading now. Here's what you need to know.

Ban on fake reviews and drip-pricing takes force – here's what's changing

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Published: April 7, 2025 00:00

Fake reviews and 'drip pricing' – where you're shown an initial price for a product, but more fees are later added – have now been banned. The competition regulator's powers have also been beefed up in a bid to better protect consumers.

Last chance: Had to work from home at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic? Claim tax relief worth up to £140

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Published: April 4, 2025 00:00

If you're one of millions who worked from home due to Government restrictions at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, even for just one day, you have until this Saturday (5 April) to claim a tax rebate for the entire 2020/21 tax year – worth up to £140.

Which TSB bank branches are closing in 2025/26? Here's the full list – and your banking alternatives

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Published: April 2, 2025 00:00

TSB will shut at least 12 of its 184 branches in 2025/26, after announcing an additional closure. Below we list which branches are disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

Last chance: Stock up on Royal Mail stamps before prices rise on 7 April

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Published: April 1, 2025 00:00

You've got just days left to stock up on stamps before prices rise by up to 21% on Monday 7 April. If you buy some now, you'll still be able to use them after prices go up.

School payments card provider sQuid agrees to drop £10 refund fees – here's what you need to know

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Published: March 31, 2025 00:00

sQuid, a provider of cashless payments for school meals, trips and other expenses, has agreed to stop charging parents £10 fees to get their own money back after it decided to withdraw its services from the UK. Here's what you need to know.

Energy smart meter gone 'dumb'? You may soon be due compensation – here's what's happening

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Published: March 28, 2025 00:00

If your energy smart meter isn't automatically sending readings to your supplier like it's supposed to, you may soon be due compensation of £40. Under new proposals from energy regulator Ofgem, suppliers will also have to offer quicker fixes when you…

Which Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are closing in 2025/26? Here's the full list – and your banking alternatives

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Published: March 27, 2025 00:00

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 254 bank branches in 2025 and 2026, after the Group announced a further two closures.

Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit and disability benefits shake-up confirmed

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Published: March 26, 2025 00:00

A huge shake-up to Universal Credit, the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments and a raft of other measures have been confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in today's Spring Statement.

Which Santander bank branches are closing in 2025/26? Here's the full list – and your banking alternatives

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Published: March 25, 2025 00:00

Santander will shut at least 95 branches in 2025, over one fifth of its entire UK network, after announcing closures for the first time in nearly four years. Below we list which branches are disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want…