MoneySavingExpert News

February

Maplin goes into administration - what you need to know

Maplin goes into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk

28 February 2018

New protection for victims of cash transfer scams

A new code of conduct for the way banks treat victims will come into force in September

28 February 2018

Toys R Us goes into administration - your rights

Toys R Us has fallen into administration, it was announced today

28 February 2018

Vanquis Bank to repay cardholders £169 million - ensure you don't miss out

Vanquis Bank has been ordered to pay 1.2 million customers almost £169 million in compensation

27 February 2018

Bulb to increase energy prices by 2.8%

Green energy supplier Bulb is raising the price of its only tariff, with all of its existing customers hit by the rise.

27 February 2018

New rules to protect those in debt mean your credit card may be suspended if you only make minimum repayments

Credit card customers struggling with persistent debt are to be offered extra help by lenders, under new rules

27 February 2018

Asda credit card rewards to be slashed

Asda Money is to cut the amount of credit card 'cashback' you can earn on non-Asda spending by more than half

26 February 2018

Energy price cap could start THIS year as bill launched in Parliament

An energy price cap could be introduced before next winter – but you don't need to wait, you can switch and save NOW

26 February 2018

Snow and freezing weather causes ANOTHER day of UK-wide disruption - your rights

Your work and travel rights as the UK battles the big freeze

26 February 2018

NHS prescription charge to rise to £8.80

The prescription charge in England is to increase by 20p to £8.80 – but many could save with a prepayment certificate

26 February 2018

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Monzo becomes first major bank to launch buy now pay later scheme – here’s how it stacks up

23 September 2021

Monzo has today (16 September) launched Monzo Flex, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) scheme, Monzo Flex, which will allow customers to make payments and then pay back in instalments.
Coronavirus Travel Rights

23 September 2021

The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe
Almost half of MoneySavers prefer to contact customer services via phone, finds new MSE poll

22 September 2021

Almost half (47%) of MoneySavers prefer to contact customer services via phone, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. However, this varies greatly by age, with most younger respondents (aged 49 and under) preferring to use Live Chat services over phone.
Avro Energy and Green cease trading – here's what it means for your gas and electricity

22 September 2021

Energy suppliers Avro Energy and Green have become the latest firms to cease trading, affecting more than 800,000 households. If you're with either firm, your energy supply will continue and credit balances are protected. But DON'T switch now – sit tight and wait until your new supplier has contacted you.
'I'm self-employed but confused about whether I can claim the fifth grant' – Unsure? Here's what you need to know

22 September 2021

100s of self-employed people are confused about what constitutes being “adversely affected” by coronavirus, we have some helpful scenarios to work out where you stand, as well as HMRC’s guidance.