A HIGH street bank will charge customers later this summer for using their debit cards abroad. From August 29, Metro Bank will introduce a 2.99% fee on all debit card transactions outside the UK, including in Europe. This compensation is currently free, The Sun reports. Metro Bank has approximately 3 million customers who may be … Read more
MORE than 90,000 households receiving benefits will have to make a major change from tomorrow. Households claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and child tax credits will be asked to switch to Universal Credit in July. 2BM7WB3 Woman applying for Universal CreditCredit: Alamy ESA is a benefit that you can claim in the event of … Read more
MILLIONS of households have just a few hours left to read their meters to avoid being overcharged. Households must do this before the new price cap comes into effect tomorrow. Below we explain how and why you should record a meter reading.Credit: EPA With a current meter reading, your supplier has a more accurate picture … Read more
A MAJOR energy supplier has announced to its 5.2 million customers the exact date on which they must read their meters. Otherwise they risk higher bills. Households across the country have just one day left to submit their figures or risk getting into trouble. EDF has advised its 5.2 million customers to submit their meter … Read more
STORERS buying popular health products can save up to half the price by buying them at the right time of year. From toothpaste to deodorant, the cost of personal care items can vary dramatically from week to week, research by consumer campaign group Which? has shown. 1 The price of everyday health items can vary … Read more
A BUDGET supermarket is to open an additional 400 stores in the UK to compete with Aldi and Lidl. The bargain retailer aims for a total of 2,000 sites next one year. Morrisons will open 400 additional convenience stores in the UKCredit: Getty Morrisons wants to open 400 Morrisons Daily convenience stores as part of … Read more
By Sylvia Morris Updated: 5:00 PM EDT, June 25, 2024 A new trend is taking hold among savers, banking industry insiders tell me – and it’s one I approve of. Savers are finally holding on to their money longer to grab top rates before they disappear. Since fixed rate bonds and Isas came back into … Read more
MAJOR lenders are lowering mortgage rates as an incentive for borrowers. NatWest and Barclays have cut rates by up to 0.31%, while HSBC has announced it will cut rates from tomorrow (June 26). Three major lenders have cut mortgage rates in a positive signCredit: Alamy HSBC said more than 300 deals will be completed across … Read more
FROM barefoot to Brancott, which one? had revealed the supermarket selling branded wine for the cheapest prices – and the most expensive. It tracked prices from February to April 2024 and compared 15 big names from Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. 2 Although Tesco’s Clubcard can save you money on wine, you may … Read more
A BIG purchase now, pay later company has ended up in administration. Laybuy’s UK arm, which has a customer base of around 300,000, has appointed administrators at FTI Consulting LLP. However, it is important to note that the company could still be sold in the futureCredit: Alamy Laybuy offers a “buy now, pay later” service … Read more