MoneySavingExpert News
June

Do you use Swinton Insurance? Beware its 'pre-renewal' deposit
Swinton Insurance policyholders are unwittingly having money taken from their accounts to auto-renew policies
30 June 2014

Risky mortgage clampdown outlined by Bank of England
Bank of England's planning to cap home loans and introduce stronger checks to make sure borrowers can afford repayments
30 June 2014

Are you throwing £100s in the bin by dumping CPP reclaim forms?
Over five million people could be missing out on £100s by chucking away their CPP reminder letters
27 June 2014

Rogue claims firms face fines in Government clampdown
Rogue claims management companies that bombard people with nuisance calls and provide a bad service face big fines
27 June 2014

Is it just Wonga? Send us your debt demands from fake lawyers
MoneySavingExpert is calling for you to email us copies of any letters you've received from fake lawyers chasing debts
27 June 2014

Competition watchdog to probe big six energy companies
Ofgem has today announced it's referring the energy market for a full competition investigation - the first of its kind
26 June 2014

Paying cheques by photo set to come soon, Government confirms
You'll soon be able to pay a cheque into your bank simply by uploading a photo of it, under new Government measures
26 June 2014

Had a West Brom mortgage? You could be due a share of £2m in refunds
Thousands of West Bromwich mortgage customers are due a share of £2 million following interest overpayments
26 June 2014

Comparing bank accounts to get easier thanks to data deal
It should soon be easier to compare and switch current accounts to the best bank for your spending habits
26 June 2014

Wonga to pay £2.6m after threatening borrowers with fake lawyers
Wonga pressured 45,000 customers into repaying payday loans by sending letters from non-existent law firms chasing debt
25 June 2014
29 March 2023
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Thousands of single bus journeys in England to be capped at £2 until 30 June - here's all you need to know
1 April 2023The fare for thousands of single bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 until 30 June 2023. -
Stamp prices to rise by up to 16% – but there's a way to beat the hike
31 March 2023From Monday 3 April, the cost of first-class stamps will be hiked to £1.10, while second-class stamps will increase to 75p. -
Going through the menopause? You'll be able to get your HRT prescriptions for less from 1 April - here's how
31 March 2023People going through the menopause in England will be able to access cheaper HRT prescriptions from 1 April with a new 'season ticket'. -
Bulb customer? Octopus has now completed its takeover – here's what you need to know
31 March 2023Octopus has agreed a deal with the Government to take over the failed supplier. -
Eight more 'banking hubs' to open in a bid to boost access to cash as high street branches close – here's a full list of the 47 planned hubs
31 March 2023Eight more 'banking hubs' are to open in the UK in the coming year, aiming to boost people's access to cash and other financial services as bank branches continue to disappear from the high street.
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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.