MoneySavingExpert News
May

Rent-to-own sector faces price cap as high-cost credit reforms proposed
The financial regulator has announced new proposals designed to protect millions of people who use high-cost credit
31 May 2018

Ofgem alleges competition law breach by 'E' and Economy Energy
Energy regulator Ofgem has alleged that suppliers E (Gas and Electricity) and Economy Energy breached competition law
31 May 2018

New TSB blunder as customers receive apology letters addressed to others
TSB customers are receiving letters addressed to other customers in the latest blunder since the bank's IT meltdown
31 May 2018

Thameslink and Great Northern wipe cancelled trains from departure boards - DON'T let it stop you claiming
A train firm struggling with major disruption after a massive timetable overhaul is making cancelled trains 'disappear'
30 May 2018

Scotland to provide free sanitary items to help end 'period poverty'
Women in Scotland will be able to get free sanitary products after a successful pilot scheme helped those on low incomes
30 May 2018

SSE to hike prices by 6.7% in July
SSE has become the last big six energy firm to announce a price hike, with millions of customers to see bills rise
30 May 2018

Complaints about high-cost credit reach highest-ever level
The number of complaints about high-cost credit has reached its highest level on record, according to new figures
30 May 2018

WhatsApp bug: A fix if you can't see sender's name in iPhone notification
A WhatsApp bug is plaguing iPhone users so many can't see the sender's name on message notifications, but there is a fix
30 May 2018

Passengers unable to access digital railcards - if you're having problems here's what to do
Some rail passengers who have a digital railcard on their phone are unable to access them
30 May 2018

Viagogo STILL breaking advertising rules, as minister tells consumers to 'vote with their feet'
The advertising watchdog has said ticket reseller Viagogo is breaking UK ad rules after missing a deadline
30 May 2018
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'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
23 September 2023Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
22 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.
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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.