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
29 March 2023
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Martin's 5-minute Wallet Workout
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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.