October
Monzo launches packaged account with £15/mth fee – but is it worth it?
It comes with travel and mobile insurance, as well as interest and budgeting features
20 October 2020
Government extends energy price cap until end of 2021 – but most can save £100s more by switching
Some 11 million households on standard tariffs are covered by the price cap, currently £1,042/yr for a typical gas and elec household
20 October 2020
Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max – how to find the cheapest deals
The tech giant has unveiled its new premium handset range, while cutting the price of the now-older iPhone 11, SE and XR
20 October 2020
New measures to help vulnerable energy customers revealed
Energy firms will have to offer emergency credit to prepayment customers who are struggling to top up their meters under a package of new measures revealed by regulator Ofgem, designed to help vulnerable customers stay connected
19 October 2020
British Airways fined £20m for data breach that affected more than 400,000 customers
The information watchdog has fined British Airways £20m for failing to protect the personal and financial details of some of its customers during a data breach in 2018
16 October 2020
Italy added to UK's quarantine list
Travellers returning to the UK from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City will have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Sunday 18 October
15 October 2020
Shoppers to be able to get cashback without buying anything under new proposals
Consumers would be able to get cashback from shops without making a purchase under new Government proposals, which are designed to protect access to cash
15 October 2020
Ikea will 'buy back' customers' old furniture – but is it a good deal?
Furniture giant Ikea will allow customers to trade in their old items in return for vouchers to be spent in store under a new scheme
14 October 2020
Veterans' Railcard launches today
A new railcard giving military veterans a third off most train travel has gone on sale today
14 October 2020
Klarna sparks confusion after 'incorrectly' sending emails
The information watchdog says it is "making enquiries" after buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna mistakenly sent its newsletter to consumers who shouldn't have received it
13 October 2020
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20 October 2021
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Martin's mortgage heads-up
'Can you lock in cheaply now to save £1,000s?'
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Beware Klarna's new 'pay now' service
You may lose vital protections
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Martin's scam ads broadside
'It's a ludicrous plan'
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Sainsbury's new Nectar offer 'discriminates against the elderly and the vulnerable', says 75-year-old shopper
22 October 2021![]()
A Nectar card holder MSE reader was left disappointed to see that Sainsbury's latest feature to get discounts using the SmartShop app was not available to those who can only shop online or through Click & Collect. He felt this discriminated against those customers, particularly ones who cannot shop in store for health reasons. -
Fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales can save £20 using day two lateral flows tests that will shortly replace PCR tests
22 October 2021![]()
The Government has today released its approved list of private testing providers that will offer day two lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales. Travellers will be able to save £20 using lateral flow tests compared to pricier PCRs. -
Martin Lewis: Avoid pressure to switch to a new fixed energy deal once your current one ends
22 October 2021![]()
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has reaffirmed his message to consumers to sit tight and avoid switching to a new fixed-price energy deal as more gas and electricity providers go bust. On his weekly The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV he warned people to "do nothing". -
NS&I Green Savings Bond goes on sale but it only pays 0.65% AER fixed over three years
22 October 2021![]()
The Treasury has launched a new Green Savings Bond that will be welcome news for those wanting to support green projects but the bond only pays interest of 0.65% a year, which is far below the top-paying three-year fixed savings deals. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has branded the rate "pants". -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
22 October 2021![]()
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe
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Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
21 September 2021![]()
There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2021![]()
Update 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...
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