October
UK escapes recession
The UK climbed out of the double-dip recession with a bang between July and September as the economy returned to growth
25 October 2012
How cheap is the iPad Mini?
A cheaper version of the iPad appears next week, which may appeal to those who can't afford a standard Apple tablet
25 October 2012
Hope for 'mortgage prisoners' amid lending clampdown
Mortgage holders trapped on expensive deals because lenders are stricter have been given some hope under new rules
25 October 2012
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's cut petrol prices
The big four are cutting prices at the pumps, but the supermarkets aren't necessarily the cheapest for fuel
24 October 2012
Funding concerns over elderly care
The Government is failing to adequately plan for the care needed by our rapidly ageing population, says a new survey
24 October 2012
PPI reclaiming bill tops £6bn
The FSA's latest figure brings the total amount paid out for mis-sold PPI since January 2011 to £6.5 billion
24 October 2012
Flight delay compensation floodgates open
The European Court of Justice has today ruled passengers can claim compensation for three-hour delays
23 October 2012
ALL borrowers should benefit from lower mortgage rates, says Which?
Lower borrowing costs should be passed on to all borrowers, not just those with significant equity, it is claimed
23 October 2012
Car insurance down but home insurance up, says AA
Car insurance prices fell over the last three months, while home insurance premiums rose, according to the AA
23 October 2012
EE reveals 4G mobile prices... which aren't cheap
Mobile users who want to use the new superfast 4G mobile network face steeper costs when it launches next week
23 October 2012
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16 June 2021
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Martin's Mortgage Alert
'Rates have dropped below 1% – check NOW'
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First Direct boosts free cash to £125
It's top for service too
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'Don't over worry about credit scores'
Martin's new blog
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New. 12 Spotify tips to pay less
And play more
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TWO prescription sunnies £22 all-in
Cheapest we've seen this deal
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£40 cashback for investing £400
If you plan to 'robo-invest'
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Amazon 'Prime Day' predictions
Incl up to 50% off Alexa
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JPMorgan Chase strikes deal to buy robo-adviser Nutmeg - but there's no change for investors
18 June 2021![]()
JPMorgan Chase has this week struck a deal to purchase UK digital investment platform Nutmeg. Both firms have confirmed there will be no change for Nutmeg customers for now, although they've promised a wider range of products and services in future. -
Warning - certain Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury's branded cat food has been recalled over fears it could be linked to fatal disease
17 June 2021![]()
Pet owners have been warned to stop feeding certain dry food to their cats over fears it could be linked to a fatal disease. Certain Applaws, Pets at Home, and Sainsbury’s branded cat food made by Fold Hill Foods are affected by the precautionary recall but you can get a full refund from retailers. -
First-ever financial education textbook arrives in Scottish schools, funded by Martin Lewis
17 June 2021![]()
The first-ever curriculum mapped financial education textbook – funded jointly by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and the Money and Pensions Service – has now landed in secondary schools in Scotland. -
Martin Lewis: 'Mortgage rates drop below 1% – check urgently if you can switch & save £1,000s'
16 June 2021![]()
New mortgage deals are at their LOWEST EVER rates, with two-year fixes down to 0.95% and five-year fixes at 1.17% (though in some cases they load the cost in the form of hefty fees). That means huge savings are possible for some. -
Tesco Bank trials new debit card that gives you extra Clubcard points during the first three months - and budgeting help
16 June 2021![]()
Tesco Bank has quietly launched a prepaid debit card called 'Clubcard Pay', which it's currently trialling.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score. -
Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
18 May 2021![]()
If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide...
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