Christmas 2025: Your shopping rights and refund deadlines
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals your key shopping rights this Christmas, including the real deadlines for returns and how to spot genuine bargains. Protect your purchases now.
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals your key shopping rights this Christmas, including the real deadlines for returns and how to spot genuine bargains. Protect your purchases now.
Cricket legend Ian Botham launches a scathing attack on England's Ashes performance, claiming fans deserve refunds. Read his full critique and the team's response.
HMRC repaid £48.5m to pension savers hit by emergency tax. Check if your tax code ends in 'M1' and learn how to claim your average £3,539 refund now.
Know your rights this festive season. We detail the extended Christmas returns policies for Primark, Home Bargains, B&M and The Range, including key dates and what to do without a receipt.
Hundreds of families left disappointed after a Christmas drone show in West Sussex was hit by technical difficulties. Organisers apologise as refund demands grow.
The Park Waves heavy metal festival tour is cancelled. Organisers and headliners Parkway Drive cite unsustainable costs. Full refunds issued for all 11 shows.
HMRC is urging UK taxpayers to check if they've overpaid tax and are due a refund. Find out the common reasons and how to claim via the official app or GOV.UK.
Air Passenger Duty is set for above-inflation rises in 2026 and 2027. Discover how the flight tax works, the new rates, and legitimate ways to reduce or reclaim your APD bill.
Retailers face a 25% surge in 'friendly fraud' between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, projected to cost $103 billion in 2024. Discover how refund abuse is impacting businesses.
Discover how you could be eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund if you have at least one full month remaining. Learn the rules and how to claim your money back.
HMRC repaid £48.7m in overpaid pension tax between April and June. The average refund was £3,800. Check if you are owed money and learn how to claim.
HMRC confirms millions may be due a tax refund. Check if you've overpaid on your pension, job pay, or expenses and discover how to claim via the HMRC app or GOV.UK.
Discover three expert-approved strategies for using your tax refund to build an emergency fund, pay down debt, and boost your retirement savings for a stronger financial future.
Stephen Crean, who saved passengers in a train stabbing, was refused a refund by Ryanair. British Airways steps in with a luxury trip to watch his beloved Nottingham Forest. Read his inspiring story.
Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!
HMRC has clarified that taxpayers should expect to wait 8 to 12 weeks for National Insurance refunds to arrive after confirmation. Learn how to claim your money back.
Burberry bosses call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists in the autumn budget to boost luxury retail and lure international spenders back to the UK.
A Huntingdon grandmother's dream holiday turns into a travel nightmare as Ryanair denies refund despite train cancellation preventing her from reaching Stansted Airport.
Money Saving Expert reveals thousands are owed council tax refunds after banding errors - here's how to check if you're due money back.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Sky is closing its Sky Live streaming app next month - here's how affected customers can claim compensation for the service termination.
HMRC is sitting on £1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds - discover if you're among the millions owed money and how to claim your cash before it's too late.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been compelled to return £38,000 to former tenants after failing to properly protect their deposits. The Labour MP finally submitted crucial paperwork years after the tenancy ended, following legal pressure.
New Ofcom research reveals energy customers with closed accounts may have significant credit balances waiting to be claimed, as bills remain stubbornly high.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to claim refunds after regulator rules 2024 inflation-linked price rises were unfair and potentially unlawful.
Millions of UK taxpayers could be owed substantial refunds as HMRC reveals thousands haven't claimed marriage tax allowance. Discover if you're eligible for this little-known benefit.
Thousands of travellers face disruption as Aer Lingus cancels flights. Discover your legal rights, compensation eligibility, and step-by-step action plan for getting your money back and rearranging your journey.
A MoneySavingExpert.com follower successfully challenged their council tax band after following Martin Lewis's guidance, securing a £2,000 refund and permanent bill reduction.
Shocking HMRC error sees thousands of drivers overpaying car tax due to incorrect vehicle classification. Our guide reveals how to check if you're affected and claim your refund.