MoneySavingExpert News
June

Southern commuters hit by train drivers' overtime ban can claim for 15+ minute delays against original timetable
Southern travellers can claim compensation for delays against their usual train times rather than a revised timetable
30 June 2017

Over a million searches have been made on free online pensions tracing service
Over one million searches have been made on the Government's online pensions tracing service since its launch last year
30 June 2017

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over £240 exit fees
Ofcom is investigating Virgin Media over exit fees when customers move to an area where Virgin's service is unavailable
30 June 2017

Paragon Bank launches three table-topping fixed savings accounts
Savers been given a boost after Paragon Bank launched market-leading rates, including a 2.05% two-year fixed account
30 June 2017

Almost 40% of us now use banking apps
Almost 40% of UK adults now use banking apps, with about 30 transactions taking place every second
29 June 2017

Using Tax-Free Childcare? Little-known rule means top-ups are limited to £500 every three months
HM Revenue & Customs is revamping guidance around the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme
29 June 2017

TalkTalk hits broadband and mobile customers with price hikes
TalkTalk customers facing monthly price hikes of up to £51 a year can beat the hikes
29 June 2017

Renewable energy firm Bulb announces second tariff price cut of the year
Renewable energy firm Bulb has cut its variable dual-fuel tariff for the second time this year
28 June 2017

Bank of England warns lenders about steep rise in consumer debt
The Bank of England wants lenders to tighten up mortgage lending criteria and protect themselves from defaults
27 June 2017

Nationwide to hike fee on flagship packaged bank account – is it still worth it?
Nationwide is overhauling its FlexPlus packaged account and increasing the £10/mth fee to £13/mth
27 June 2017
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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.