MoneySavingExpert News
February

TPO Mobile goes into administration – what you need to know
Small network The People's Operator (also known as TPO Mobile) has entered administration – if you're a customer, you won't be able to send texts, make calls or use data after Tuesday 26 February
18 February 2019

Fare capping could be introduced nationwide under radical proposals from rail firms
Proposals have been revealed by the Rail Delivery Group this morning
18 February 2019

Flybmi cancels all flights and files for administration – latest info and your rights
British airline Flybmi has filed for administration and all its flights have been cancelled with immediate effect, leaving passengers' plans in chaos and some £100s out of pocket
18 February 2019

Metro Bank tops latest official bank service league table
Metro Bank has topped the second official bank service league table - beating previous winner First Direct
15 February 2019

Seven package holiday firms could ask you to pay more after booking if Brexit increases costs
Several firms have guaranteed prices won't rise, but others haven't
15 February 2019

Nearly all councils planning to raise council tax – see if you can cut yours
97% are planning rises, according to research
15 February 2019

Ryanair doubles name-change grace period to 48 hours
Ryanair passengers who want to amend their bookings will have a 48-hour window to make changes for free, as part of a 'customer care improvement' package announced by the airline today
14 February 2019

Name-check service for online payments likely to be delayed
A service that aims to combat money transfer scams and incorrect payments by checking the name of the person or company you're sending money to online could be delayed until next year
14 February 2019

First Direct customers left waiting for bank switch gadgets to get cash instead
First Direct has said some new customers who joined last year expecting to get a switch incentive gift will be sent cash instead, after complaints from those left waiting for their promised perk to arrive
13 February 2019

Now TV's sports pass prices have increased – check if you can beat the hike
Now TV has raised the prices of its daily and weekly sports passes by up to £2 – but you may still be able to find them cheaper elsewhere
13 February 2019
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Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
28 September 2023Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
Mortgage rates fall as Bank of England unexpectedly holds UK rates – so should you fix?
27 September 2023Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have been edging down over the past few weeks with some five and 10-year fixes now at below 5%. -
Water bills to rise by less than planned from April 2024 as firms hit with £114 million penalty – here's what we know
26 September 2023Some water bills in England and Wales could rise by less than planned from April 2024, as 12 water companies have been hit with a collective £114 million penalty for missing targets on pollution, leaks and customer service. -
Ocado shopper? Christmas delivery slots are launching this week – here's what we know
26 September 2023Ocado is opening up its first round of Christmas delivery slots this week. -
Octopus Tracker energy tariff – could it save you £100s on your energy bills?
26 September 2023The Octopus Tracker tariff is not right for everyone, but if you're willing to regularly keep track of daily price changes, it could mean big savings.
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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.