MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what’s happening to student finance in England in his latest ‘Wallet Wednesday’ slot on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Renters struggling to save for a deposit can now get a 100% mortgage from Skipton Building Society. It’s the first no-deposit deal – that doesn’t require a guarantor’s backing – to launch in the UK since 2008.
It could mean students miss out on £100s or even £1,000s in support they’re entitled to.
Millions of households on certain benefits should now have received their first third of their £900 cost of living payment, while over a million households claiming only tax credits will have started to receive their first payment this week.
Banks will also be allowed to delay payments they believe to be suspicious, while cold calls on all financial products will be banned as part of a host of new measures designed to help tackle fraud.
If you’ve got a Marcus easy-access savings account or cash ISA, you can boost your interest rate to 3.3% in seconds by activating its new 0.34% bonus.
Some have seen up to nine hikes in a single year – but unlike other homeowners, these mortgage prisoners can’t move to cheaper rates.
Many teachers at thousands of schools in England plan to walk out on Tuesday 2 May as part of strike action over disputes relating to pay.
The fare for thousands of single bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 until 30 June 2023.
From Monday 3 April, the cost of first-class stamps will be hiked to £1.10, while second-class stamps will increase to 75p.
