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The financial regulator has announced its proposed car finance mis-selling redress scheme, with an average payout of £700 likely to be due on over 14 million car finance agreements made between 7 April 2007 and 1 November 2024. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis answers your questions about the scheme on the latest instalment of The Martin Lewis Podcast.

There are rumours the Government is planning to cut 5% VAT on energy bills in the upcoming Budget. Yet according to a poll of over 63,000 social media users by Martin Lewis, instead of cutting VAT, people would prefer the funds this tax generates be used to slash energy standing charges.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4%. We explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

The State Pension is set to go up by 4.8% from April 2026 under what's known as the 'triple lock' guarantee – though the exact monetary increase you'll get depends on which version of the State Pension you receive.

Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable mortgage rates for existing customers. Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains what's happening.

The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4% from 4.25%. Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains what it means for you.

Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on many of these issues, shares his reaction and analysis.

Certain railcards can be added to the Oyster card, unlocking a 33% discount on off-peak, pay-as-you-go fares on the Tube, Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and National Rail in London.

Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert.com explains what's changing.

Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme. Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains what you need to know.

You could claim up to £70 in free cash from Mastercard after a landmark case settled out of court for £200 million. Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert explains what you need to know.

Aged 20 to 25? You can get a free four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how.

Squid, a provider of cashless payments for school meals, trips and other expenses, has agreed to stop charging parents £10 fees to get their own money back. Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains what's happening.

A huge shake-up to Universal Credit, the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments and a raft of other measures have been confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in today's Spring Statement.

The Financial Ombudsman Service will start charging claims firms that refer complaints to it. But you'll still be able to refer a complaint yourself for free.

If you've got Sky TV, the provider can put your price up during your two-year contract without telling you what rises to expect before you sign up and without letting you leave penalty-free. An investigation by Martin Lewis' MSE News reveals how Sky is exploiting a surprising gap in the new rules – leaving its TV customers in the lurch.

If you're one of the millions of taxpayers yet to file their online self-assessment tax return or pay the tax due, here's what you need to do to avoid a £100 fine and interest charges of 7.25%.

British Airways has announced sweeping and controversial changes to its 'Executive Club' loyalty scheme for frequent flyers. The shake-up means you'll likely need to spend a lot more with BA from 1 April 2025 if you want to earn any perks.

If you're a Co-op loyalty scheme member, check if you have any cash left on your rewards balance, as any unused amounts will expire on Tuesday 31 December.

Took a South West train from London in 2015 to 2017? You could be due £5 to £100+ in compensation – here's who's eligible and how to claim.