MoneySavingExpert News
November

Orange to raise monthly mobile costs
Orange will hike the cost of monthly plans from 8 January, blaming 20-year high inflation
28 November 2011

Strike to bring huge airport disruption: your rights
Passengers face huge disruption due to the public sector strike on Wednesday but many will be entitled to a refund
28 November 2011

'Free' banking system isn't working, says FSA
There's no such thing as free banking and this belief has lead to unhelpful and damaging decisions, says the FSA
25 November 2011

Santander: Our service has improved, but there's a long way to go
The woman who runs Santander's personal banking arm claims it is beginning to turn the corner after a torrid 18 months
25 November 2011

Avios: Why we had to ditch Airmiles
Flight scheme Avios launched last week, replacing Airmiles. This will see collectors' costs rise. Avios's Andrew Swaffield explains the move
25 November 2011

Airmiles axe 'worst reward change in years'
The axing of the Airmiles flight reward programme, replaced by Avios, has led to anger among collectors. One campaigner explains his frustration
25 November 2011

Find out British Gas's new 'simplified' tariff range
British Gas has moved from seven tariffs to five, while it has axed exit fees on its cheapest, internet deal
24 November 2011

HSBC launches sub-4% mortgage for 10% deposits
HSBC has introduced a low-rate first-time buyer mortgage deal, which has been described as 'market-leading'
24 November 2011

Ovo cancels energy price hike but don't expect big six to follow
Ovo Energy is axing plans to increase energy costs due to a drop in the price it pays for gas and electricity
24 November 2011

OFT issues new protection against dodgy loan brokers
The Office of Fair Trading today published guidance, setting out the standards it expects from loan middle men, following complaints
24 November 2011
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Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
21 September 2023You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned. -
Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
21 September 2023E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. -
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement. -
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months. -
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
20 September 2023Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.