MSE's weekly round-up
Diesel claims latest, pensions scandal update, extra 40% off New Balance & more
Welcome to the hottest MoneySavingExpert.com content from the past week! See our latest top tips, hot deals and news-you-can-use, plus Martin's musings, all in a quickfire bite-sized format. Here's what you need to know from this week.
The week in brief...
We've the full round-up below, but first, here's a quick look at this week's top content:
Thousands STILL await Civil Service Pensions, top 0% balance transfer gets cheaper & bargain bus bonanza – from this week's Money Tips email.
Best own-brand white chocolate, paperwork purge & do YOU doggy-bag? – this week in the MSE Forum.
MSE's Money Tips email: Thousands STILL await Civil Service Pensions, bargain bus bonanza, top 0% balance transfer gets cheaper & more
Some highlights from this week's email include...
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Civil Service Pensions scandal: thousands STILL wait for payments. With many new-retirees left struggling financially, a critical deadline to resolve issues has been missed.
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£2 fares, kids go free & more bus savers. The deals on the bus go round and round – we bring them together in our full guide.
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Top three-year 0% balance transfer card gets cheaper. HSBC now charges a lower 3.09% one-off fee for you to transfer your card debt and pay no interest on it for 36 months.
Hot deal: Get an extra 40% off New Balance
Use code NBSALE40 to get an extra 40% off New Balance's up to 50% off summer sale. More than 800 items have been on sale, for men, women and kids, with over half of them costing under £50.
Don't let the sale run away from you though: it ends at 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August.
What's new on MSE: Updated: Diesel emissions claims now face a tougher road
The High Court has ruled largely in favour of vehicle manufacturers in the latest development in the diesel emissions scandal, which we've covered in full in our updated guide.
The judge said that in most cases the manufacturers' software used to control vehicle emissions was not illegal, although three of 20 sample vehicles were found to have prohibited technology. Based on this judgment, many of the diesel emissions group legal claims will be harder to prove.
However, appeals to higher courts are expected, so this is by no means the end of the road.
From our social channels: Check your driving licence to avoid a hefty fine
Avoid a fine of up to £1,000 by keeping a close eye on your driving licence.
As our recent social post explains, you can be hit with a fine for driving with an expired licence. And with 2.7 million set to expire this year, it's worth checking whether yours is one of them.
Plus, there are two other big checks of your licence to do – see our full 'How do I renew my driving licence?' guide for more.
Key MSE News: Base rate held at 3.75% AGAIN
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time. The rate dictates what the Bank charges other banks and lenders to borrow money – so it affects what you pay when you borrow and what you earn when you save.
Our news story has help for you if you have a standard variable rate mortgage or savings, plus a full lowdown on why the base rate was held and whether it could rise later on this year.
The latest from Martin Lewis: Beat scammers with these three numbers
Worried a call or text from your 'bank' could be a scam? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis is urging you to remember the number 159.
Call that number and a free service puts you through to your real bank directly, allowing you to safely check whether the call or message is genuine.
And finally, from the MSE Forum: Best own-brand white chocolate, paperwork purge & do YOU doggy-bag?
Some highlights from the MSE Forum this week include...
Hunt for the best own-brand white chocolate. Users are comparing the best budget white chocolate buys.
How paper-free have you gone? One forumite is asking how ruthless you've been when removing paper records from your home.
Poll: How often do you ask for a doggy bag for restaurant leftovers? It might make some feel awkward to ask, but bagging up leftovers can have a number of benefits, including better value for money.
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