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If you use Uber abroad, you'll soon be charged if you pay using your home currency. The taxi service is set to start charging for currency conversion – highlighting the importance of paying in the local currency with a specialist overseas card to avoid being stung.
21 February 2025
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
20 February 2025
An attempt to 'intervene' in the car finance mis-selling scandal by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been blocked by the Supreme Court. But there's no impact on complaints already submitted and you can continue to submit new claims as normal.
18 February 2025
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have fallen below 4% for the first time since November 2024 – but will rates come down further? We've spoken to four mortgage brokers to see what they think – and whether you should fix.
18 February 2025
If you park in a private car park, you may no longer be issued a ticket if it takes you longer than five minutes to pay after arriving, thanks to a new voluntary code of practice. But there are gaps in the scheme – and some campaigners say the changes don't go far enough, instead calling on the Government to push ahead with a legally enforceable code of practice.
17 February 2025
Renewing your car insurance? Don't get complacent. Even if your price hasn't gone up, you can usually find a better deal elsewhere, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
14 February 2025
The base rate has been cut to 4.5% from 4.75% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
11 February 2025
The independent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) – which settles disputes between UK-regulated financial companies and consumers – has confirmed plans to start charging claims firms and other "professional representatives" to bring complaints from 1 April 2025. But you'll still be able to do this yourself for free.
7 February 2025
Netflix is raising prices across all of its plans by up to £24 a year for both new and existing subscribers. The increases came into effect for newbies on Thursday 6 February, while existing members will be given 30 days' notice by email.
7 February 2025
Sainsbury's has added a new 'Spend Lock' feature to its Nectar loyalty app that prevents your points from being redeemed without your knowledge. It follows a spate of complaints in recent months from shoppers claiming their points had been stolen.
7 February 2025

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