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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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.