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.
Royal Mail and Evri have announced the final posting dates for Christmas 2025. Discover the deadlines for parcels and cards to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
Tesco, Aldi, Asda and others issue 'final warning' deadlines for festive food orders. Key dates are Dec 14-16. Act now to secure your Christmas dinner.
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.
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
The Park Waves heavy metal festival tour is cancelled. Organisers and headliners Parkway Drive cite unsustainable costs. Full refunds issued for all 11 shows.
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
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!
Barclays is offering up to £900 for switching accounts. Act before the November 27 and 28 deadlines to secure your payment. Don't miss out on this cash bonus.
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.
UPS warns customers of potential delivery delays during peak holiday season. Discover key shipping deadlines and expert tips to ensure your Christmas gifts arrive on time.
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.