Last year government passed legislation that enabled the national rollout of cashback without purchase, but is it enough to protect our access to cash?
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Why we need more than cashback schemes to protect access to cash
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Banks respond to our calls on branch closures
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While responses from banks to our calls on bank branch closures represent a huge step forward, more needs to be done to secure the future of cash.
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Cash Summit: Securing our Freedom to Pay
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We’re today hosting a follow-up summit to ensure cash remains a viable method of payment. We’re also launching our Cash Friendly Pledge – here’s how it works.
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Don’t close down cash now that we’re opening up
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The warning lights continue to flash for the future of cash. Here’s why the government cannot afford to ignore them.
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Have you found an error on your credit report?
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Ever spotted a mistake on your credit report? We’re looking to hear from anyone who’s noticed an error in the last few years.
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24/7 fire wardens cost our development £60,000 a week
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Residents of a development of six buildings in east London are struggling to cope with escalating waking watch costs. Here, a leaseholder tells us their story.
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Could you be due compensation on your Samsung or Apple phone?
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Have you bought an Apple, iPhone or Samsung phone since 1 October 2015? More than £480 million could be reimbursed to customers – here’s why.
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Are you keeping unexpected phone charges at bay?
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You should always check that you’re calling official numbers when contacting businesses and organisations. Our guest, from the Phone-paid Services Authority, explains why.
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What’s the emotional impact of an online scam?
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The financial impact of online scams is easy to see, but we don’t talk enough about how else this type of fraud affects us. How do scams impact your behaviour online?
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Thousands are reporting the spread of cash refusal
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New Which? insight has shown that thousands of people have been prevented from paying with cash in recent months. Have you been affected?
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Did you have a gift voucher expire during lockdown?
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Some retailers extended gift cards that customers couldn’t spend during lockdown, but others weren’t so generous. Did you have one that expired?
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Have you been affected by an underpaid state pension?
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Are you one of the married, divorced or widowed women affected by an underpaid state pension? Our Money Helpline has been taking an increasing number of calls on the issue.
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Could you have unclaimed money in a ‘dormant’ account?
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Is this the perfect time to do some financial spring cleaning? Here’s why it’s always a good idea to check on accounts that the banks describe as ‘dormant’.
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How might a COVID-19 recession affect the UK?
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The coronavirus pandemic is expected to trigger a significantly deep recession. How could it affect your finances, and when might the economy recover?