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Sarah Pennells is joined in the studio by Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com. Today they discuss the average fall in pay for self-employed workers as well as the growing cost of online fraud. Plus why fashion sales have suffered their worst decline in seven years. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Once again it's time for this week's edition of Moneywise. This week writer Tom Wilson and deputy editor Helen Knapmann join Georgie Frost to discuss the value of loyalty. Should we be using loyalty cards and schemes or can the best deals be found by switching and shopping around? Plus we find out what’s happening to Terry’s Chocolate Orange as well as hearing Tom’s product pick of the week and the results of their latest poll.

Georgie Frost is joined on the line by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss an investigation which has found Royal Mail has been responsible for delivering fraud letters as well as the news mobile phone companies are scrapping charges for switching networks. Plus how homeowners cashing in on Airbnb could be breaching their leases. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Consumer writer Megan French talks us through keeping down the cost of bills and what consumer rights we have to return products. Plus a roundup of the best deals from Money Saving Expert.

This week financial journalists Lindsay Cook and Anne Caborn take on energy tariffs- why are they still so complicated and can you negotiate a better deal? Plus we find out which delivery company is getting the Golden Gloves this week as well as answering how best to thank people for favours.

Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by independent financial expert Martyn James. Today they discuss recommendations from regulator Ofwat for greater competition in the water market as well as the growing prevalence of online fraud. Plus why Brits are more likely to trust their bank with biometric data than the government. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Nick Peters is joined by editor of money.co.uk Hannah Maundrell. Today they discuss the latest cuts to UK growth forecasts by The British Chambers of Commerce as well as the latest sales figures for Nectar Card owner Aimia. Plus we could see lenders probed for punishing savers but not helping borrowers following last month's interest rate cut. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Sarah Pennells is joined in the studio by digital editor of Pensions Insight and Engaged Investor Sara Benwell. Today they discuss the latest league tables of UK energy suppliers as well as the growing popularity of contactless payment. Plus could viewers be fined for using BBC iPlayer without a licence? All these stories and more on The News Review.

Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the difficulties faced by young people trying to save as well as the growing popularity of staycations. Plus the state of the UK energy market as the big six companies start to claw back customers. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Georgie Frost is joined by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the market reaction to the Bank of England's latest bond buying spree as well as the problems with the government's Help to Buy ISA. Plus are teenagers more financially focused than their parents? Yes according to a new report. All these stories and more on The News Review.