July
Top 15+ holiday destinations from the UK – where can you still travel to?
We've looked at the top tourist destinations to sort out where you can go without needing to quarantine
5 April 2021
'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme offers 50% off meals out in August – who's in?
The Chancellor has announced that the Government will offer an 'eat out to help out' discount scheme in August, giving people up to £10 off some meals at restaurants, cafes and pubs
1 September 2020
Spain travel restrictions – your rights on refunds, insurance, quarantine pay and more
Holidaymakers returning from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days after the Government reimposed quarantine rules aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus on 26 July
18 August 2020
Student Loans Company's new 'quick repayment' tool is dangerous and irresponsible, says Martin Lewis
MoneySavingExpert.com is today slamming "irresponsible and dangerous" changes made by the Student Loans Company to its website, which fly in the face of evidence and recommendations presented to both it and the Government
10 August 2020
Can I get help towards my child's school uniform costs?
If you're on a low income, you could get as much as £200 a year towards the cost of your child's school uniform – saving you £100s or even £1,000s (if you have more than one child) over their school years
4 August 2020
Sainsbury's Bank stops accepting ALL self-employed people for credit cards and loans
Sainsbury's Bank has brought in strict new lending restrictions which mean it is no longer issuing new credit cards or loans to anyone who's self-employed
31 July 2020
Luxembourg added to UK travel exclusion list – your rights
Luxembourg has become the latest country to be added back on to the UK's travel exclusion list
31 July 2020
Regulator proposes new rule change to help more mortgage prisoners – but lenders won't have to apply it
The financial regulator has proposed a change to its rules which could make it easier for 10,000s of borrowers in 'closed mortgage books' to switch to a cheaper deal – though it will be up to lenders whether they actually carry out the change
30 July 2020
Regulator raps Ryanair, Virgin and others for being too slow on refunds – but says all UK airlines have now agreed to pay up
The aviation regulator has published a list of 18 airlines' performances during the coronavirus pandemic, with Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic rapped for being too slow to pay refunds
30 July 2020
Regulator to name and shame airlines over refunds – MSE survey shows Virgin and Ryanair likely to be among them
Aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority is this week expected to name and shame the airlines that have been the worst for refunds during the coronavirus pandemic. It comes after MSE presented the regulator with a dossier of 77,000 responses to our survey on travel refunds, which earlier this month found that Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic were the worst-rated major airlines
29 July 2020
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21 July 2021
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Mortgage prisoner review launched amid concerns even MORE homeowners could be trapped on expensive rates
26 July 2021![]()
More homeowners than previously thought could be trapped on expensive mortgage rates and unable to switch, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has admitted. -
Plans for bailiffs to be self-regulated revealed but Martin Lewis warns compulsory regulation that all firms must follow is needed
26 July 2021![]()
Plans for bailiffs in England and Wales to be self-regulated have been put forward by the Centre for Social Justice in a bid to better protect people in debt. But Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, warns that the industry-funded body doesn't go far enough, saying that every bailiff firm needs to be "tightly and independently" regulated. -
Tesco Bank to close its 213,000 current accounts in November – here's what it means for you
26 July 2021![]()
Tesco Bank has announced it will close all existing current accounts on 30 November, with around 213,000 customers affected. -
Energy price cap could be extended beyond 2023 and households given personalised switching advice under new Government plans
23 July 2021![]()
The energy price cap, which limits how much suppliers can charge households on poor value standard variable tariffs (SVTs), could be extended beyond 2023, while households on those tariffs will be given personalised switching advice, under new plans announced by the Government today. -
Is your bank's customer service a pleasant or peasant experience? See how your bank fared in our latest poll
23 July 2021![]()
Challenger bank Starling has taken the crown in our latest banking customer service poll, with digital rival Monzo coming a close second and former champion First Direct knocked into third place.
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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.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
