MoneySavingExpert News
January

Ryanair ordered to pay costs after ash cloud
Ryanair lost a case after it tried to escape its obligation to pay for care while passengers waited for delayed flights
31 January 2013

House prices rose in January, says Nationwide
Average property prices now stand at £162,245, as values jumped by 0.5% month-on-month in January
31 January 2013

FSA to probe annuities market 'failure'
The financial regulator is launching a review into whether people buying an annuity are getting a
31 January 2013

Car insurance costs down but younger women pay more
Average car insurance prices fell towards the end of last year but young women saw their premiums rise, says the AA
30 January 2013

Petrol market 'working well', despite high prices
The OFT says steep petrol and diesel prices at the pumps have not been caused by a lack of competition
30 January 2013

Post Office cuts rates, but only tells savers after
Returns fell on 17 January, but some savers only received emails and letters outlining the bad news last week
29 January 2013

Households spend millions on unused TV channels
Consumers spend £22 on average on extra TV channels, but three-quarters of viewing time goes on free-to-air channels
29 January 2013

Odeon allows Orange Wednesday online cinema bookings
Many more cinemas now accept the Orange Wednesday 2for1 promotion online, allowing customers to bypass long queues
29 January 2013

Green Deal launches to help insulate homes
Households can get energy-saving improvements installed from today without having to pay the cost up-front
28 January 2013

Primus customers hit by service woes
Complaints about home phone and broadband provider Primus have escalated over the past few weeks
28 January 2013
29 March 2023
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Martin's five-minute Wallet Workout to gain pounds
Including slash credit card interest
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Warning. Avoid the savings tax trap
Higher-interest fixes mean it's now a risk
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Fixed-rate energy deals are back
Should you do it?
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Ends Wed. Amazon up to 40% off sale
What's hot, what's not
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Pet insurance going cheep...
Hot deals comparison sites miss
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Martin: 'Urgent tax reclaim deadline'
If you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a uniform or are employed
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Ends Thu. Superfast broadband '£18.40/mth'
Newbies to Virgin Media
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Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
28 March 2023The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. -
Martin Lewis: One week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
28 March 2023Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Boots to cut Advantage points earned on spending – here's what's happening
28 March 2023Boots is to cut the number of loyalty points shoppers using its Advantage Card scheme can earn from May. -
New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022Update 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: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.