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
29 March 2023
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Martin's five-minute Wallet Workout to gain pounds
Including slash credit card interest
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Warning. Avoid the savings tax trap
Higher-interest fixes mean it's now a risk
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Fixed-rate energy deals are back
Should you do it?
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Ends Wed. Amazon up to 40% off sale
What's hot, what's not
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Pet insurance going cheep...
Hot deals comparison sites miss
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Martin: 'Urgent tax reclaim deadline'
If you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a uniform or are employed
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Ends Thu. Superfast broadband '£18.40/mth'
Newbies to Virgin Media
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Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
28 March 2023The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. -
Martin Lewis: One week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
28 March 2023Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Boots to cut Advantage points earned on spending – here's what's happening
28 March 2023Boots is to cut the number of loyalty points shoppers using its Advantage Card scheme can earn from May. -
New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year.
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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.