MoneySavingExpert News

April

Beat the massive car and home insurance price hikes

The cost of car insurance rose at record rates with home cover premiums also soaring, according to the latest AA figures

13 April 2011

Government urged to tackle dodgy private parking firms

Plans to ban clamping in England and Wales are under consultation but Citizens Advice and Consumer Focus are concerned this isn't enough

12 April 2011

Halifax credit card holders urged to act ahead of looming rate hikes

Hbos is revamping the way it charges interest on credit cards which will initially see price cuts for many but with the likelihood they will soar later

12 April 2011

Unexpected fall in inflation but prices still up sharply

Inflation surprisingly dropped last month, weakening the prospect of an imminent interest rate hike by the Bank of England

12 April 2011

Mobile phone users waste £200 a year

Three quarters of mobile phone users in the UK could be wasting serious cash on the wrong contract

11 April 2011

Banking commission wants savers' deposits protected

British banks should ring-fence retail businesses from investment banking to protect deposits under proposals outlined by the Independent Commission on Banking

11 April 2011

Site to protect against rogue traders launches

Under the scheme from web firm Bondpay consumers pay it the cash which is kept in trust until the work is complete

11 April 2011

Households face squeeze as inflation bites

Households are facing the biggest peace-time squeeze in their spending power since 1921 as wages fail to keep up with soaring inflation

11 April 2011

First time buyers boost mortgage numbers

A small jump in the number of mortgages approved in February was driven by an increase in the number of first-time buyers

8 April 2011

Base rate held at 0.5% again

The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 25th consecutive month

7 April 2011

Suggest a Story

Got a money-related news story that affects you?

Email us

MSE email

24 November 2021

FREE weekly MoneySaving email

Show less

For all the latest deals, guides and loopholes simply sign up today – it's spam-free!

FAQs Privacy Past Emails Unsubscribe

Martin Lewis: A year of being debt free is far more important than a Christmas splurge

26 November 2021

Martin Lewis has warned households against splurging this Christmas, while also highlighting the importance of being honest about their finances in a bid to remain debt-free over the festive period and beyond. Read below and watch the clip from The Martin Lewis Money Show Christmas Special for more.
British Airways passenger wins battle for cash refund after successfully taking the airline to court for flights cancelled due to Covid

26 November 2021

A MoneySaver has successfully taken British Airways to the small claims court and been awarded £300 after disputing the airline's decision to issue vouchers instead of a cash refund for flights cancelled due to the pandemic.
Coronavirus Travel Rights

26 November 2021

The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe.. We've the full info on what's happened, including changes to testing and quarantining. Plus, this guide also has key info on travel insurance, refund rights and more.
Orbit Energy and Entice Energy cease trading – here's what it means for your gas and electricity

25 November 2021

If you're affected, your supply will continue and credit balances are protected. While it's likely you'll pay more now, there are no savings to be had by switching.
Motorbike insurer MCE falls into administration - what it means for its 105,000 policyholders

25 November 2021

MCE Insurance Company, one of the UK's biggest motorbike insurers, has fallen into administration. The collapse affects around 105,000 policyholders but MSE can confirm that customers will continue to be covered until the end of their policy and claims will still be paid.