MoneySavingExpert News
January

More hotel room discounts on the way after competition probe
Hotels and online travel agents in the UK will have more freedom to discount rooms following an OFT investigation
31 January 2014

Been affected by flooding? Tips for claiming on insurance
Homes in England have been flooded following the wettest January on record - our insurance tips can help you claim
30 January 2014

Games firms told to clean up their act over costly kids' apps
The Office of Fair Trading has told games producers they've got until 1 April to comply with new rules published today
30 January 2014

Theatre and concert ticket sites agree to show fees upfront
Theatre and concert-goers buying tickets from seven popular online sellers will see delivery and booking fees upfront
29 January 2014

Facebook pulls HotCrazyDeal ads after users lose money
Facebook has pulled ads for deals site HotCrazyDeal after users complained they lost money
28 January 2014

Hit by Lloyds, Halifax, TSB and Bank of Scotland glitch? Your rights explained
Some Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB customers were left without banking facilities for three hours yesterday
27 January 2014

Want to watch BT Sport on your TV? Sign up today to beat price rise
Thinking of getting BT broadband to watch BT Sport on your TV? Do it before 25 January to beat a price rise
24 January 2014

Speedy Cash 'preying on kids' by offering 'photos with Santa'
Speedy Cash handed out leaflets enticing families into payday loan shops with the promise of free photos with Santa
24 January 2014

O2 to hike its prices by 2.7% - what can you do about it?
O2's eight million pay monthly customers will be hit by a price rise of 2.7% from March
23 January 2014

Government delays ‘rip-off’ pension charge cap until 2015
The Government is delaying the introduction of a cap on 'rip-off' pension charges for at least a year
23 January 2014
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'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
23 September 2023Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
22 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.
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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.