‘I thought there was some kind of glitch,’ one user said Vinted users have taken to social media to share their frustrations (Image: Shared Content Unit) Vinted users say they have had to cancel orders over a feature on the app that has left them angry. The second-hand selling platform …
Read More »DWP urges people to ‘unlock’ extra £4,200 a year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update to anyone aged 66 or over, who could be missing out. A new post on X, formerly Twitter, from the DWP’s official account on Monday is urging people to see if they can “unlock” around £4,200 a year. In …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges State Pensioners to claim £3,900 DWP income boost this winter
Martin Lewis expressed ‘disappointment’ that Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined an invitation to appear on a post-Budget special edition of his TV show on Thursday as he wanted to ask her about the UK Government’s decision not to reverse the cuts to Winter Fuel Payments during the Autumn Statement. More than …
Read More »Nine new money rules and changes coming in October – from the energy price cap to mobile phones
UK households face a string of new money rules and changes next month affecting everything from mobile phones to Royal mail stamps. month. They include the opening of the Winter Fuel Payments phone line opening. They are worth up to £300 and the majority of people who are eligible will …
Read More »DWP 6 key changes in October: Claimant rules, mobile roaming, and energy price hikes
A series of changes affecting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been announced, with UK households set to face a raft of new rules in October 2024. Among the changes is the opening of the Winter Fuel Payment phone lines. The shake-up will impact everything from energy …
Read More »Nationwide making £50 change for most customers from November
Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject to eligibility, to overdrafts on the society’s three main current accounts – FlexPlus, FlexDirect and the FlexAccount – and the …
Read More »Brits urged to do one simple task this week to save cash on their energy bills
In just a week’s time, the Ofgem energy price cap will increase for billpayers nationwide. From October 1, the new price cap will rise to £1,717 per year for a typical dual fuel household who pay their bills via direct debit. This represents a significant rise of £149 higher than …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone who uses Royal Mail
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to UK households, advising them to stock up on a cupboard staple. The Money Saving Expert founder has urged households to buy Royal Mail first-class stamps before the 30p price increase on October 7. Mr Lewis stated: “Urgent. Stock up on stamps for …
Read More »Martin Lewis advises stocking up on stamps before 22% price hike hits Royal Mail services
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
Read More »Warning issued over 40p grout cleaning tool that should be ‘avoided at all costs’
An expert has warned against a 40p cleaning essential when trying to get rid of grout. Used to fill gaps, grout can discolour over time, giving off reddish tinges due to limescale. Considering most of us would rather rid of the non-aesthetic filler between our tiles, experts have advised against …
Read More »