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
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16 June 2021
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Martin's Mortgage Alert
'Rates have dropped below 1% – check NOW'
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First Direct boosts free cash to £125
It's top for service too
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'Don't over worry about credit scores'
Martin's new blog
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New. 12 Spotify tips to pay less
And play more
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TWO prescription sunnies £22 all-in
Cheapest we've seen this deal
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£40 cashback for investing £400
If you plan to 'robo-invest'
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Amazon 'Prime Day' predictions
Incl up to 50% off Alexa
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JPMorgan Chase strikes deal to buy robo-adviser Nutmeg - but there's no change for investors
18 June 2021![]()
JPMorgan Chase has this week struck a deal to purchase UK digital investment platform Nutmeg. Both firms have confirmed there will be no change for Nutmeg customers for now, although they've promised a wider range of products and services in future. -
Warning - certain Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury's branded cat food has been recalled over fears it could be linked to fatal disease
17 June 2021![]()
Pet owners have been warned to stop feeding certain dry food to their cats over fears it could be linked to a fatal disease. Certain Applaws, Pets at Home, and Sainsbury’s branded cat food made by Fold Hill Foods are affected by the precautionary recall but you can get a full refund from retailers. -
First-ever financial education textbook arrives in Scottish schools, funded by Martin Lewis
17 June 2021![]()
The first-ever curriculum mapped financial education textbook – funded jointly by MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and the Money and Pensions Service – has now landed in secondary schools in Scotland. -
Martin Lewis: 'Mortgage rates drop below 1% – check urgently if you can switch & save £1,000s'
16 June 2021![]()
New mortgage deals are at their LOWEST EVER rates, with two-year fixes down to 0.95% and five-year fixes at 1.17% (though in some cases they load the cost in the form of hefty fees). That means huge savings are possible for some. -
Tesco Bank trials new debit card that gives you extra Clubcard points during the first three months - and budgeting help
16 June 2021![]()
Tesco Bank has quietly launched a prepaid debit card called 'Clubcard Pay', which it's currently trialling.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score. -
Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
18 May 2021![]()
If you started university between 1998 and 2012, or since then in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you'll have a Plan 1 student loan. While much is written about whether those with savings should overpay the current English Plan 2 student loans, there's little out there about Plan 1. I wanted to change that, so here's a video explaining how to decide...
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