2016

Tax credit claimants who say their benefits were wrongly stopped by HM Revenue & Customs contractor Concentrix will tell their stories to MPs at a parliamentary evidence session tomorrow (Thursday 13 October).

About 15,000 UK customers who pre-ordered the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been urged to return the phones immediately after a fire risk was identified with them. While the Royal Mail won't collect recalled faulty phones for safety reasons, some network providers will send couriers to pick up the devices and most will accept returns in store.

Three of the country's best-paying current accounts will dramatically cut the interest and rewards they pay millions of customers early next year, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal, as banks continue to slash headline rates on their top accounts.

Charities have united in a new campaign from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, chaired by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, to stop NHS doctors charging people with mental health problems up to £150 to fill in a form crucial for them to get debt help.

Three million TalkTalk customers are facing price hikes next month of up to £33/year for their broadband, phone and TV packages. But it's possible to beat the hikes – you can quit your contract penalty-free, swap to a cheaper 'fixed low price plan' or try to haggle a better deal.

The Money Advice Service (MAS) and two existing pension advice services will be merged into a single new Government-backed financial guidance body, which will provide free advice on a range of money matters including pensions and managing debt.

All the major mobile phone networks have abolished unlocking charges for pay monthly customers who are outside their minimum contract term, after intervention from the Government.

Norwich & Peterborough Building Society is no longer accepting new applications for its Gold Classic current account, which is a top pick for overseas spending.

The value of the pound reached 31-year lows last night, after a 'flash crash' meant it was at one point worth just $1.18. It's since recovered slightly, but many due to go on holiday will now be wondering about their purchasing power abroad.

The number of complaints lodged against banks and other financial services firms fell by 2.6% between January and June this year compared with the previous six months, according to figures from the financial watchdog – and complaints about current accounts dropped 10%.