February
Visa, Mastercard and American Express act to tackle contactless card security flaw
Card schemes are taking action to deal with a security flaw which means contactless cards can be used AFTER cancellation
23 February 2018
Household bills rising slower than inflation, MSE Bills Tracker shows
Household bills are rising slower than inflation, but don't rest on your laurels as you could still make big savings
23 February 2018
Delayed train timetables may mean upheaval for passengers
Passengers may face more short-notice cancellations and changes to their train journeys
23 February 2018
Millions with basic bank accounts barred from paying at the pump
More than five million people with basic bank accounts are unable to 'pay at the pump'
22 February 2018
Meet 'the completely MoneySaving family': MSE users share their success stories from the last 15 years
A MoneySaver met her fiance on the MoneySavingExpert forum and went on to have a son
22 February 2018
TV licence costs to increase from April
The cost of a standard colour TV Licence will rise to £150.50 from 1 April - an increase of £3.50
22 February 2018
Octopus Energy claims it will pay you to use electricity - but beware the hype
Octopus Energy claims its new tariff could pay you to use electricity - but it may not be as good as it sounds
22 February 2018
Flybe doubles unaccompanied child charge to £79
Flybe customers buying a ticket for a child travelling on their own will have to pay an extra £79 each way
21 February 2018
Debt collectors chase former Spark Energy customers for payment in SECOND billing blunder
The small gas and electricity supplier Spark Energy has apologised for the error
21 February 2018
Millions helped, billions saved, campaigns success... and a Top 40 hit: MoneySavingExpert turns 15
MoneySavingExpert is 15 years old this week – and to celebrate, we've had a look back at some of our best moments
20 February 2018
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E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
29 September 2023![]()
If you're an E.on Next customer, look out for a message from the firm offering you up to 50% off your bills this winter, as the supplier is launching a new support scheme. -
EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
29 September 2023![]()
EDF Energy will cut bills by £30 for some 260,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter. -
Martin and MSE among organisations calling for energy social tariff as millions expected to struggle with bills this winter
29 September 2023![]()
The Government must urgently introduce an energy social tariff to prevent millions of households from falling into fuel poverty this winter, consumer organisations including MoneySavingExpert have said. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
28 September 2023![]()
Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
Mortgage rates fall as Bank of England unexpectedly holds UK rates – so should you fix?
26 September 2023![]()
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have been edging down over the past few weeks with some five and 10-year fixes now at below 5%.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023![]()
Update 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 2023![]()
The 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.
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