2018

Some Apple watches have stopped working after a software update. 

Economy Energy has signalled it intends to honour the terms of a super-cheap tariff after an admin blunder saw scores of MoneySavingExpert readers told they were facing an average hike of £311/yr - though it has yet to officially confirm this with us in writing.  Dozens of MSE readers were informed that despite believing they had a year-long fixed tariff, Economy Energy was hitting them with huge increases in the £100s. After MSE got involved, it told us it would backtrack - though we're still struggling to get full details off the supplier.  The tariff, called Switch Saver, was available during May and June earlier this year, and was only available through our Cheap Energy Club and MoneySupermarket. Costing an average of just £811/yr for a typical household, it was second cheapest on the market at the time. Yet last week - just a few months after the deal was available - Economy Energy started emailing customers informing them of eye-watering increases. While on average it was a rise of £311/year on typical use - 38% - we've seen some hit with increases of up £460.  Though it was listed as a variable tariff in our comparisons, meaning the rates can rise - Economy Energy had mistakenly told customers in their welcome packs that their rates would actually be fixed for 12 months (see below). 

If you're on jobseeker's allowance or job hunting and claiming universal credit, you may be able to get a free railcard from the Jobcentre which gives 50% off many rail tickets, thanks to a little-known discount scheme.

The Financial Conduct Authority's executive director of strategy and competition Christopher Woolard explains why the regulator is examining how insurance firms set prices. Views do not necessarily reflect those of MoneySavingExpert.com.

In a surprise twist, the best-buy two, five and ten-year fixed mortgage rates have actually dropped for the first time in two months, MoneySavingExpert.com data reveals. So anyone with up to six months left on their current deal should look to lock in now. 

There are more male MoneySavers than ever before, this year's MSE census shows - and you love a chocolate biscuit.  This year marked our fifth MSE annual census, where we find out who the MoneySavers are and what makes them tick. It's our opportunity to find out a little bit more about who uses the site (or more accurately, who uses the site and fills in the polls). 

The DVLA made £14.2 million by passing drivers' details to private parking firms in 2016/7 - an increase from £9.2 million in 2015/6. 

House of Fraser customers who have returned online orders have been left frustrated after having them sent back with notes saying that they couldn't be delivered - if you're affected you can return the items to a House of Fraser store.