2022

Boots Advantage card-holders who haven't used their card in more than a year have now only got until 10.30pm tonight to use it. Those who don't will lose any accumulated points for good.

Plans on how buy now, pay later services will be regulated have today (20 June) been announced by the Government. But MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis warns that legislation is taking "far too long" to take force with borrowers being left unprotected during the cost of living crisis. 

Energy regulator Ofgem is set to crack down on firms hiking direct debits excessively under new proposals announced today. The plans will see existing rules tightened amid concerns suppliers are playing "fast and loose" with direct debit increases and making customers pay more than they need to.

The financial regulator has told lenders that they must ensure they are not overcharging customers and are treating them fairly as the cost of living crisis worsens. 

Renters will be given a greater ability to challenge landlords over poor practices and unreasonable rent rises, the Government announced today (Thursday 16 June). The changes form part of a sweeping package of reforms designed to give better rights to private renters.

Action Fraud, which collects reports of fraud on behalf of the police, has issued a warning for people to beware of fake text messages claiming to be from Ofgem, the energy regulator, which offers bogus £400 rebates. But this is a scam and you should not reply to it.

Marcus customers who have a savings account or cash ISA can get a bonus rate of 0.25% added to their accounts for 12 months BUT only if you activate it – below we explain how to do so.

Tesco reward card holders who use Tesco Mobile will no longer be able to double the monetary value of their Clubcard vouchers to use against their phone bills from 15 June - so double-up now while you've still got the chance, but you must be quick.

Many airports' fees to drop off passengers have doubled in the last few years, a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation reveals – and one now charges a whopping £7 for a five-minute drop-off. But if you don't want to pay, most airports have free drop-off areas, often in long-stay car parks with shuttle buses running to the terminal – we've full airport-by-airport help below.

New and existing Mastercard credit card customers at Santander are now able to earn 1% cashback on overseas spending – but many will pay a 2.95% exchange fee, which negates the cashback. Here's what you need to know.