Money Talks: Tesco pays up, banks cut charges and holidaymakers lose out

Former Tesco worker Martin Craddock, who received a payout from the retailer, and his sister Hayley. Photograph: Family

Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.

Money news

Fall in homes for sale could force prices up

Tesco pays out to ex-employee’s family after pension petition

Consumers paying £355m for mobile phones they already own

Banks offer rewards and cut charges in current account battle

David Cameron’s generous childcare pledge ‘doesn’t add up’

British holidaymakers lose millions in internet scams

Tax disc loophole leaves angry drivers facing massive fines

Feature

Will specialist insurance soothe your spills, bills and bellyaches?

Damage caused by accidental spillages can usually be covered by specialist insurance. Photograph: Photodisc/Getty Images

Consumer champions

BudgetAir charged my son to get his name right

Vodafone turned my £90 data bill into one for nearly £3,000

I’m unable to recoup credit from Virgin Media owed to my father’s estate

In the spotlight

Thousands of customers will be affected by the expiration of fixed-term energy tariffs. Photograph: David Sillitoe

Eight fixed energy tariffs expire at the end of the month and customers will automatically be moved to providers’ standard rates, writes Miles Brignall.

You can find a new deal and switch using Guardian Money’s comparison site.

In pictures

Stately home conversions for sale

A 32-acre property in East Saltoun, Pencaitland, East Lothian. Photograph: Smiths Gore

Work advice

Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries.

Money deals

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