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
22 March 2023
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Beat April price hikes
Martin's 11 must-do NOWs
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Superfast fibre '£18/month'
Broadband hikes are coming
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15GB data Sim for '£5/month'
Or '£9/month' for 100GB
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Tesco Clubcard triple-up axed
3 months left to max gains
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FREE £50 investment
It's back!
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'Got a Power of Attorney?'
'It's probably more important than a will'
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Important Budget briefing
Including Martin's video summary
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Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 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. -
Broadband and mobile users to be hit with price hikes of up to 17.3% in April – here's what you need to know
23 March 2023Millions of BT, EE, O2, Plusnet, Shell, Sky, TalkTalk, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 17% this spring, on the back of a sharp increase in the cost of living. -
Worried about passport delays due to strikes? Here's what you need to know
22 March 2023More than one thousand Passport Office workers across the UK will walk out between 3 April and 5 May as part of strike action over pay, pensions, redundancy terms and job security. Below we explain your travel and compensation rights if your passport is delayed. -
Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months and for parents on universal credit – here's what you need to know
22 March 2023The announcements form a package of new measures designed to help parents, revealed by the Chancellor in today's Budget.
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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.