MoneySavingExpert News
June

British Airways pilots set to strike – your rights
Thousands of British Airways pilots are to be balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay - and could end up striking as early as August. It's unclear what disruption this could cause, but if it does go ahead here's what you need to know
23 August 2019

15 MoneySaving tips to beat the summer heatwave
Whether you want to bask in the upcoming forecast heatwave outdoors or simply keep cool, we've dug out the top MoneySaving ways to survive the sizzle
23 July 2019

Changing mobile provider? You can 'text-to-switch' from today
Mobile phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single, free text from Monday - meaning they won't have to speak to their current provider to cancel their contracts
1 July 2019

Airports hike 'kiss and fly' drop-off charges – how to beat them
Eight major airports across the UK have upped the cost of dropping off passengers over the last year, a MoneySavingExpert investigation reveals - and one now charges a whopping £7 for a 10-minute drop-off. But at most airports it's possible to beat the fees and drop off for free if you know where to go - we've full airport-by-airport help below
1 July 2019

'I started comping on the MSE Forum... and three months later won a trip to Everest'
A MoneySaver who was inspired by MSE founder Martin Lewis to start systematically 'comping' has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Everest base camp just three months later
28 June 2019

Barclaycard cans free overseas spending on top-pick Platinum Cashback Plus card
Customers who apply for the Barclaycard Platinum Cashback Plus card from today will pay a fee every time they buy something or withdraw cash overseas – but if you've already got the card you'll continue to be able to use it for free abroad
27 June 2019

Ipswich Building Society launches deals aimed at freeing 'mortgage prisoners'
A building society has launched a new kind of mortgage deal which could help so-called 'mortgage prisoners' by making affordability checks less strict
26 June 2019

Bathstore goes into administration – your rights
Bathroom retailer Bathstore has gone into administration, although it will continue to trade whilst a buyer is sought
26 June 2019

Southern Water to give customers a share of £123 million over 'shocking' failures
Southern Water is to pay £123 million back to customers following an investigation by regulator Ofwat
25 June 2019

'My home insurer upped my renewal from £140 to £1,600' – why you should NEVER auto-renew
A MoneySaver whose home insurance policy was due to end this month was shocked to find his premium would have shot up by more than 1,000% if he'd let it auto-renew
25 June 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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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. -
Barclays to shut 14 more branches in yet another round of closures – here's the full list, plus alternatives
27 March 2023The latest closures now mean Barclays will close at least 55 branches by the end of the year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
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.
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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.