MoneySavingExpert News
May

MPs brand OFT 'ineffective' for not protecting vulnerable
The Public Accounts Committee has slammed the OFT for failing to take tough action against 'predatory' lenders
31 May 2013

NatWest mobile app goes down again
NatWest's mobile app has gone down again, leaving customers unable to access their accounts
31 May 2013

Are Tesco's market-leading mortgages best value?
Tesco Bank has launched a set of mortgages, some with the joint lowest rates, but they are not necessarily the best bet
31 May 2013

Pain for Spain over unlawful EHIC refusals
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings over concerns hospitals in Spain are unlawfully refusing EHICs
30 May 2013

House prices continue to rise, says Nationwide
House prices have recorded their largest year-on-year increase in 18 months, says Nationwide
30 May 2013

Record number of Ombudsman complaints, dominated by PPI
The Financial Ombudsman Service dealt with half a million new complaints in the last year, marking a 92% increase
29 May 2013

Beware mobile roaming charges in non-EU European countries
Many holidaymakers aren't sure which countries are in the EU, leaving them facing hefty mobile phone bills
29 May 2013

Payday lenders 'out of control', says Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice found cases where money had been lent to people who had mental health issues, or were drunk at the time
28 May 2013

Energy prices: 'The only way is up'
Households should prepare for energy price hikes, not just over the coming year, but over the next five years too
28 May 2013

Energy bill discount for those living near wind farms
People living near wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills, under a scheme announced by RES
24 May 2013
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British Gas prepay meter users to pay less for gas from 1 April – here's what you need to know
30 March 2023British Gas will cut gas prices for over a million of its prepay meter users on 1 April, bringing them in line with the rates paid by those on direct debit. -
Government changes how the EPG should be applied to Economy 7 tariffs – what it means for you
30 March 2023It comes after MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis raised the issue with the Energy Secretary, as many Economy 7 users saw bills rise unfairly in January. -
Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest and RBS to close dozens more branches this year – here's the full list, plus alternatives
30 March 2023High street banks including Lloyds and NatWest will close at least 81 more branches this year. -
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.
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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.