MoneySavingExpert News
August

The A-Z of motoring MoneySaving
Many spend £3,000+/yr running a car – here are 26 ways to slash costs
31 August 2016

Is TSB about to become the next bank to slash current account savings rates?
It appears the bank is reviewing the 5% rate it pays out to savers on its best-buy Classic Plus account
31 August 2016

'You're fobbing us off' – Barclays customers complain over Lowcostholidays reclaim service
Hundreds who lost money have reclaimed from their card providers – but some Barclays customers say they're still waiting
30 August 2016

Got kids who've just finished their exams? Tell the taxman
If your child's still studying or starting approved training, tell HMRC or risk losing child tax credits and benefit
30 August 2016

British Gas customers put on most expensive tariff in smart meter error
Some customers have been unknowingly switched from their cheap tariff of choice to an expensive alternative by mistake
26 August 2016

Got an iPhone or iPad? Urgent warning to install security fix update
Apple has released an update for iPads and iPhones after admitting a security vulnerability
26 August 2016

'I reclaimed £1,300 after Lowcostholidays collapsed, so thanks MSE!' – users share their success stories
More than 130 holidaymakers with the defunct travel firm have told us they got their money back using our tips
26 August 2016

Is a new wave of price hikes about to hit the energy market?
Co-op Energy and Ovo Energy have raised their prices this week as wholesale costs surge
26 August 2016

Fed up with charities cold-calling? New Fundraising Preference Service will let you opt out from next year
From 2017 you'll be able to opt out of most fundraising calls, emails, texts and post with the click of a button
25 August 2016

RBS and NatWest to give 10,000s refund after student account overdraft mistake
Tens of thousands who held a student current account with RBS or NatWest are due a refund of overdraft charges
25 August 2016
19 September 2023
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Martin: Car insurance up 41%
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Cheapest ever iPhone 14 deal
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12 ways to cut your food bill
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FREE National Trust day pass
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With E.on? Beat the Price Cap
With its new fixed-term tariff
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Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
21 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. -
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
20 September 2023Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
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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.