MoneySavingExpert News
February

Tesco Bank cutting current account interest from 3% to 1%
Tesco Bank is cutting the interest offered on its popular current account from 3% to 1%
5 March 2019

Zeek user left out of pocket? Here's what you can try
Users of online gift card marketplace Zeek have been left in limbo as the company remains in receivership, with some claiming to be hundreds of pounds out of pocket - here's what to try if you're affected
1 March 2019

MPs say 10,000+ Wonga customers have 'fallen through the cracks'
Nicky Morgan MP suggested that the Government could have to intervene to sort out the situation
27 February 2019

Two payday lenders go into administration – what you need to know
Here's what you need to know if you were a customer with either firm
27 February 2019

Martin: Student loan statements are dangerous & misleading – so check out our redesign
MoneySavingExpert.com and the Russell Group of universities are piloting a proposed redesign of the student loan statement and are calling on parents, students, graduates, and those in the higher education sector to test it and give feedback
26 February 2019

Pet owners planning trips to Europe forced to pay £100+ vet fees due to Brexit uncertainty
Pet owners are complaining about extra costs they may have to pay as a result of Brexit uncertainty
25 February 2019

Stamp prices to increase next month
The price of standard first and second-class stamps will increase by 3p each at the end of March
22 February 2019

Ryanair and Wizz Air fined in Italy over hand luggage policies
The airlines have been hit with a fine by the Italian authorities
22 February 2019

Solarplicity banned from taking on new customers
Energy supplier Solarplicity has been banned from taking on new customers for three months, or until it improves its customer service
22 February 2019

Virgin Mobile announces price hikes for 250,000 customers
About 250,000 Virgin Mobile customers will see their bills rise from April
21 February 2019
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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Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
28 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. -
Martin Lewis: One week ISA 'use it or lose it' warning
28 March 2023Interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many - yet you need to sort them by 5 April (or likely sooner). -
Boots to cut Advantage points earned on spending – here's what's happening
28 March 2023Boots is to cut the number of loyalty points shoppers using its Advantage Card scheme can earn from May. -
New cost of living payments to start on 25 April – here's who qualifies, how much you'll get and if you need to apply
27 March 2023Millions of the UK's poorest households will start to receive the first third of their £900 cost of living payment from 25 April, the Government has confirmed today. Here's all you need to know on whether you're eligible and when you'll get your payment. -
Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – Martin Lewis gives his quick analysis on if it's worth considering
27 March 2023Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year.
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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.