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First-class stamp prices to rise by an inflation-busting 22% from 7 October – here's how to beat the hikes

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/09/first-class-stamp-price-rise/

Published: September 6, 2024 00:00

The cost of standard first-class stamps will rise by an inflation-busting 22% from Monday 7 October, Royal Mail has confirmed – but if you buy some now, you'll still be able to use them after prices go up.

Nationwide to hike FlexPlus packaged account fee by £60 a year – should you ditch and switch?

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/09/nationwide-flexplus-account-fee-hike/

Published: September 5, 2024 00:00

Nationwide will raise the fee on its popular FlexPlus packaged bank account from £13 a month to £18 a month in December, the building society has announced. If you've got the account, it's likely worth sticking with for now – though you should diarise to…

Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower? You'll soon have less time to lock in a new rate before your current deal expires

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/06/nationwide-and-santander-cut-how-early-you-can-lock-in-a-new-mor/

Published: September 2, 2024 00:00

If you're a Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower you'll soon only be able to lock in a new rate up to four months ahead of your current deal ending – down from six months. It means you've less time to insure yourself against rates rising before your…

Martin Lewis: The Chancellor is restricting Winter Fuel Payment to just those on benefits – that’s too narrow a group

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/07/eligibility-changes-winter-fuel-payment/

Published: September 2, 2024 00:00

Winter Fuel Payments – a tax-free payment made to all pensioners to help with winter energy bills – are to be restricted to those on benefits and Pension Credit, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. But MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has…

Barclays axes Blue Rewards monthly cashback – should you ditch it?

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/06/barclays-blue-rewards-loyalty-reward-shake-up/

Published: August 30, 2024 00:00

Barclays is overhauling its 'Blue Rewards' loyalty scheme for 100,000s of customers by scrapping monthly cash payments and adding Apple TV+ instead. The changes mean most should ditch the scheme from Wednesday 4 September. Here's what you need to know.

Energy bills to rise by 10% as new Price Cap is announced

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/08/martin-lewis-new-energy-price-cap-announced-for-october/

Published: August 23, 2024 00:00

The price most households pay for gas and electricity will rise by 10% on average from Tuesday 1 October as energy regulator Ofgem has announced the latest Energy Price Cap rates.

Ted Baker to close all remaining stores after falling into administration – your shopping, refund and gift card rights explained

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/03/ted-baker-administration/

Published: August 19, 2024 00:00

Fashion retailer Ted Baker will close all remaining stores this week, after falling into administration in March this year. Below we round up what you need to know – including how to try to get your money back if you've been left out of pocket.