September
Hit by broadband price hikes? Here are the top firms to haggle with
Following a raft of price hikes in recent months, MoneySavers are increasingly able to haggle better broadband and TV deals with big names such as BT, Plusnet, TalkTalk and Virgin, according to a recent MoneySavingExpert poll
16 October 2018
Massive Facebook hack – what it means for you
Facebook has revealed 50m accounts have been hacked, though it is unclear how many of those are in the UK
29 September 2018
Tesco to trial paying customers who recycle 10p per plastic bottle
Tesco has begun trialling in-store recycling machines, which will pay customers for every plastic bottle returned
28 September 2018
Lloyds and Halifax change credit card repayment rules – make sure you don't overpay
If you've set up a direct debit to pay off your Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland credit card and then make a one-off additional payment, your direct debit now WON'T be adjusted
28 September 2018
Banks to refund victims of money transfer scams
People who are tricked into transferring money to a fraudster could get more help to get their money back under a new draft code
28 September 2018
HSBC and TSB face app problems
Bank customers trying to log in to manage their finances faced further frustration on Friday as both TSB and HSBC reported problems with their apps
28 September 2018
Citizens Advice launches 'super complaint' over £4 billion loyalty penalty
Citizens Advice has lodged a super complaint with the competition watchdog after finding that customers who remain loyal to their utility providers are being penalised by £4 billion a year
28 September 2018
Free water refill points to be introduced across Scotland
The first will be opened in Edinburgh next month, and others will appear between now and March
27 September 2018
11 energy firms in hot water over complaints handling
The energy watchdog is scrutinising suppliers over their complaints handling after finding more than half of customers remain unhappy with how grievances have been dealt with
27 September 2018
New bank Marcus launches market-leading 1.5% savings
Goldman Sachs has today launched 'Marcus', a new brand offering a table-topping savings account paying 1.5% - the highest rate we've seen in over two and half years
27 September 2018
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Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
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You 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
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E.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 2023![]()
The 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
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Bank 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 2023![]()
Over 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 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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