January 2021

Three pay-as-you-go mobile users will see the cost of calls, texts and data rocket from 16 February, with the price of sending a text outside Europe increasing by an eye-watering 1,650%. But you can leave penalty-free and switch to a cheaper deal. 

Travellers arriving into the UK from the vast majority of international destinations - including those returning to the UK - will be required to show a negative coronavirus test result from next week to help protect against new strains of coronavirus.

Renters in England will be protected by an extension to the ban on most bailiff evictions until 21 February 2021.

People across the UK are once again in some form of lockdown, and while physical and mental health is the primary concern, tighter restrictions have also had major impacts on income and finances. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what everyone needs to know about lockdown finances. 

MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that a new income support scheme for limited company directors is unlikely to come to fruition.

Disney+ viewers will see monthly and annual subscription prices hiked by up to £24 a year, but you can cancel your subscription penalty-free – we round up your rights.

Millions of homeowners in England will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years and not have to pay any ground rent, while extending a lease or buying a freehold will also become cheaper for many, under sweeping new Government reforms.

Furious E.on pay-as-you-go energy customers say they have been left without heating and power in the middle of winter after the firm admitted thousands have seen delays in online and app payments reaching meters. But you can top-up over the phone in the meantime. 

Most students across the UK have been told to stay where they are due to Covid-19 concerns and avoid physically returning to university for now – with a few exceptions, such as those on medical, vet and teaching courses. If you're paying for accommodation and are wondering if you can get a rent refund because you can't use it, we've rounded up your rights.

Millions of Netflix users with standard and premium accounts will see prices rise by up to £24 a year, but you can cancel your subscription penalty-free – we round up your rights.