MSE's weekly round-up

MSE's Money Tips email: Get a free will, enjoy big M&S savings, understand your Middle East travel rights & more

Some highlights from this week's email include...

• Protect your future finances with a free will, plus more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis helps you navigate the tricky topic of future financial planning, covering Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax and how you can make the most of Free Wills Month, on now.
  
  

• Get up to 50% off at M&S. Grab huge discounts in not just any sale, online and in stores, with thousands of items on sale online when we last checked.
  
  

• Stuck overseas or travel plans disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict? We explain your rights and answer key questions for those affected.

READ THE FULL WEEKLY EMAIL

Key MSE News: Have a blue badge? You can now get a Disabled Person's Railcard

• More people now qualify for a Disabled Person's Railcard as the scheme's eligibility criteria have been expanded – and that includes you if you've got a blue badge, a disabled person's bus pass, or you can't drive for medical reasons.
  
  

• A Disabled Person's Railcard costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years, but entitles you and an adult travelling with you to one-third off most train fares across England, Scotland and Wales.
  
  

• We've full details on how the scheme works, who else qualifies following the changes, and discounts on rail travel if you're visually impaired, blind or you use a wheelchair, in our news story.

READ THE FULL DISABLED PERSON'S RAILCARD STORY

Hot deal: Earn an extra 10% off clearance groceries – gets 1p mayo, 20p Walkers & more

• Grocery clearance site Approved Food is offering up a bargain buffet, with an extra 10% off orders of £22.50 or more. The site sells food that is near or just past its 'best before' date, but still safe to eat.
  
  

• Simply enter MSE Blagged code MSEMARCH at checkout by midday on Wednesday 11 March to grab the grub at a discount.
  
  

• The delectable deal includes specially priced products costing as little as 1p, which bags you a jar of Hellman's plant-based mayo.

SEE THE FULL APPROVED FOOD DEAL

The latest from Martin Lewis: Get off the Energy Price Cap NOW

• Martin is urging you to get off the Energy Price Cap and on to a cheap fix.
  
  

• The wholesale gas price – which energy firms pay – is rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, which could mean the Energy Price Cap is likely to rise in July.
  
  

• So if you're still on the Price Cap, act now – you could lock in a fixed rate that's up to 14% cheaper than the current cap.

READ MARTIN'S FULL MINI-BRIEFING

What's new on MSE: Pay by Bank – what it is, how it works... plus a warning

• You may have noticed a new 'Pay by Bank' option popping up at online checkouts, with Amazon and eBay the latest retailers to offer it.
  
  

• Pay by Bank is a quicker, easier way to complete a bank transfer, without having to enter any card or account details. You can use it to move money between different providers and pay for bills and online purchases, with other options coming soon.
  
  

• However, beware that Pay by Bank DOESN'T come with the same important protections as credit and debit card payments (Section 75 and chargeback). Our new guide has full info...
  

SEE OUR NEW PAY BY BANK GUIDE

And finally, from our social channels: Renters' rights in England are changing – what you need to know

Are you a tenant or a landlord? If so, our new Instagram post is important reading...

From Friday 1 May, big legal changes are coming into force in one of the most significant overhauls of the private rental sector in a generation. New measures being introduced as part of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 include rolling contracts, fairer rent rules and ending Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.

We've much more info in our 50+ tips for renters guide, including a full breakdown of exactly what's changing on 1 May.

READ MORE ABOUT RENTERS' RIGHTS