October 2015

Supermarket Sainsbury's is axing its mobile phone service in a move affecting around 150,000 customers.

Comparison site uSwitch has this month launched a collective energy switch to encourage households to save by switching gas and electricity tariffs, but how does it stack up?

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation fell to -0.1% in the year to September, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has today announced. But this means the basic state pension will rise by at least 2.5% next April.

Households who've switched energy providers only to have their direct debits increased – particularly over the recent summer months when you typically use less – can challenge any unfair increases. Here's what you need to know.

Tesco shoppers will from today get money off instantly if their grocery bills would have been cheaper at Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury's.

TalkTalk customers will lose a 10% discount they currently enjoy for paying bills promptly, as the provider's axing its 'speedy payment discount' from 1 December.

People in England and Wales with low levels of debt will now be able to avoid bankruptcy, which can have a serious impact on future finances, as the Government has increased the minimum level of debt that can force people into this last resort option to £5,000 from £750.

The Government has today confirmed plans to cap the fees card firms charge retailers to process transactions, which could spell the end for cashback and reward card deals.

Payday loan ads could be banned from being shown on kids' TV – something which MoneySavingExpert.com has campaigned for – as the broadcasting watchdog has this week launched a consultation on the issue.