MoneySavingExpert News
February

Cash Isa limit should be raised, says Nationwide
Nationwide is urging the Government to use next month's Budget to double the amount savers can place into cash Isas
28 February 2013

'Immoral' My Little Pony game tempts kids to spend £70 on 'virtual gems'
Parents should beware letting kids play the My Little Pony app, which charges up to £70 for in-app purchases
28 February 2013

Bank of Ireland hikes mortgage costs for thousands, breaking base rate tracker
13,500 customers with a Bank of Ireland base rate tracker mortgage should brace themselves as rates are set to soar
28 February 2013

More authorities increasing council tax bills
A survey finds 41% of councils in England plan to hike bills this year, up from 15% last year
28 February 2013

Ticket sellers targeted in booking fee crackdown
Theatre and music ticket sellers are told they must display booking fees clearly when customers buy online
27 February 2013

Payday loan crisis calls up 94%
The National Debtline charity took over 20,000 calls for help with payday loans in 2012, up 94% from the previous year
27 February 2013

British Gas profits up, months after hiking prices
The owner of British Gas has revealed a £606 million profit haul only months after hiking customer tariffs
27 February 2013

Half of meat-eaters happy to eat horse meat
Over half of meat-eaters would buy safe horse meat, our poll of almost 14,000 has found
26 February 2013

Apple UK urged to refund kids' iPad and iPhone app cash, after US lawsuit
MSE is calling for Apple UK customers to be compensated by iTunes, after it was revealed US users may get money back
26 February 2013

Plunging pound hits holidaymakers... how to make your cash go further
The pound is at a 16-month low against the resurgent euro, as well as being at a 31-month low against the US dollar
25 February 2013
29 March 2023
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Martin's 5-minute Wallet Workout
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Avoid the savings tax trap
From higher-interest fixes
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Pet insurance going cheep...
Hot deals comparisons miss
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Fixed energy deals are back
Should you?
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Martin: 'Urgent tax reclaim deadline'
Must-see video
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246Mb broadband '£18.40/month'
Ends Thu
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MSE's epic Easter egg taste test
Can cheap choc beat posh?
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Tesco Mobile to charge customers for data roaming in Europe from next year
29 March 2023Tesco Mobile is to start charging new and recently joining pay-monthly customers to use their mobiles in Europe from 2024. -
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.
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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.