The coronavirus pandemic has hit people in different ways with many having to adapt and postpone long-held plans, while adjusting to a new way of living. One group hit with major disruption are couples with a wedding booked. Some brides and grooms have seen their weddings delayed, others have had to abandon their plans altogether, … Read more
With lockdown still in place, now is a good time to take stock of your household finances and see where savings can be made. Reviewing your spending this spring – and switching to better deals – will help ensure your finances are as robust as possible. Here is our easy-to-follow plan to help get your … Read more
Do I think jury service is a financial disaster? Guilty! By Lindsay Cook, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 The letter from HM Courts and Tribunals Service hit my doormat last month. I knew what it was before I opened it – for the … Read more
Businesses are facing desperate times as the coronavirus lockdown takes its toll. But with a bit of imagination, British bulldog determination and entrepreneurial flair, some owners are pivoting their businesses into ones which will be able to survive and possibly even thrive during the crisis. Among them is Tim Foster, co-founder of The Yummy Pub … Read more
On the list of essentials that have cropped up in the coronavirus pandemic have been clippers to trim unruly hair, huge bags of pasta, streaming TV services and – for many – a return to computer gaming to escape reality. And amongst all that, it’s Nintendon turn to rise again. It has been one of … Read more
Smart phone owners will be aware that upgrading to the latest model has become a pricier business as the years pass, with costs for the top spec devices often exceeding £1,000. However, in a sign that customers might be getting tired of splashing their cash on expensive gadgets, smart phone front runners, Apple and Samsung, … Read more
A number of shoppers have been left out of pocket after purchasing items from the second-hand tech store, CeX that haven’t turned up, according to an exclusive report for This is Money by Which?. Some customers, including key workers, have reported receiving faulty items according to the consumer group, while others have not received online … Read more
Looking a bit like Ben Gunn after a month of lockdown? The long and short of cutting your own hair By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 26 April 2020 After more than a month of lockdown, many of us are now starting to … Read more
In our Consumer Fightback column, Helen Dewdney – otherwise known as the Complaining Cow – will arm readers with the knowledge they need to solve problems with companies. This week, she gives her advice on how to hit back against a common consumer complaint – issues with gas and electricity bills. From price cap changes, … Read more
University students across the country have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after being told they must still pay for their accommodation, despite not living there during lockdown. Some 74 per cent of students are still being charged rent despite the majority no longer being able to live in their university halls or … Read more