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FCA to lift pause on car finance complaints in May 2026
The FCA will lift the pause on car finance complaints on 31 May 2026. It is important that complaints are now dealt with promptly, the regulator said
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Will HMRC block money market funds from the stocks and shares ISA allowance?
Cautious investors looking for cash-like returns could be prohibited from using money market funds in a stocks and shares ISA under new ISA rules from HMRC. What could it mean for you?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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ISAs vs pensions – which is better for retirement?
Pensions are more tax-efficient overall but ISAs offer greater flexibility. Which is the best option as you save for retirement?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizes
NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw makes two people millionaires overnight every month. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £200
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £200 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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What to do with old £1 coins
The old one pound coin was demonetised in 2017, but there are still millions out there in the UK. Here’s what to do if you find an old £1.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
More than £110 million is sitting in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes. Could you have unknowingly won a prize in the Premium Bonds draw? Here's how to find out.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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December Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
Over 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, according to NS&I
By Sam Walker Published
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We visited a food bank providing a lifeline to struggling households – how you can support Trussell this Christmas
MoneyWeek is supporting anti-poverty charity Trussell for our 2025 Christmas charity appeal. We spent the day at a Trussell food bank to see first-hand the important work that they do in providing a lifeline for those in need.
By Jessica Sheldon Published
