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January

Samsung unveils new Galaxy S21 range – how to find the cheapest deals
Samsung has launched three new handsets for 2021: the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. But they're certainly not MoneySaving, with the most expensive – the S21 Ultra 5G – costing up to £1,329.
18 January 2021

Martin Lewis warns HSBC, First Direct and M&S customers after man nearly chucked away unexpected cheque thinking it was a scam
Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to customers and former customers of HSBC, First Direct, M&S Bank and John Lewis Finance
15 January 2021

Small businesses to get coronavirus insurance payouts after landmark Supreme Court ruling
The ruling follows a test case brought last year
15 January 2021

Martin Lewis: How to save thousands cutting energy, TV, broadband, phone and council tax bills
Households could save thousands cutting their energy, TV, broadband, phone and council tax bills, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. Below he takes you through how
15 January 2021

Former Utility Point customers struggling to get credit refunds
Former Utility Point customers have been struggling to get back credit worth £100s from the supplier, often months after switching away from it
15 January 2021

Santander to cut 123 current account interest AGAIN - and it'll now pay 0.3%
Santander customers with the bank's popular 123 current account will see the interest paid on savings drop to just 0.3%.
14 January 2021

Free data offered by mobile providers including EE and O2 to disadvantaged school kids - how to get it
Disadvantaged school children in England can get free data from mobile providers, including EE and O2 if they're struggling to access the internet to carry out lessons from home. Here's a rundown of what's available and how to apply - plus, some providers are offering additional help to all children on top
14 January 2021

Virgin Money to axe online credit card services next month - how it affects you
Virgin Money is axing its online services for credit card customers on 31 January, with borrowers encouraged to manage accounts using the provider's app instead. Here's what's happening and what you can do about it - particularly if you don't have a smartphone
14 January 2021

MPs vote against regulating 'explosive' buy-now-pay-later sector
MPs have voted against regulating buy-now-pay-later firms, just weeks after MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis called for the "explosive" industry to come under the financial watchdog's eye as soon as possible to protect consumers
14 January 2021

Tesco customers furious as fuel station payments taken months late
Furious Tesco shoppers have complained after card payments made at some of the retailer's petrol stations were taken months after they were made. Some say they now don't have the cash to cover payments, although Tesco promises to refund any bank charges incurred if you do go into the red
14 January 2021
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy S21 range – how to find the cheapest deals
18 January 2021Samsung has launched three new handsets for 2021: the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. But they're certainly not MoneySaving, with the most expensive – the S21 Ultra 5G – costing up to £1,329. -
Top 15+ holiday destinations from the UK – where can you still travel to?
18 January 2021We've looked at the top tourist destinations to sort out where you can go without needing to quarantine -
'I'm self-employed but confused about whether I can claim the third grant' – Unsure? Here's what you need to know
18 January 2021100s of self-employed people are confused about what constitutes being “adversely affected” by coronavirus, we have some helpful scenarios to work out where you stand, as well as HMRC’s guidance. -
Coronavirus Universal Credit & Benefits
18 January 2021If you're suddenly unable to work due to the coronavirus crisis, or you've been laid off, this guide looks at what benefits you can claim, what you're entitled to under universal credit plus tells you how to make a claim. -
Coronavirus Self-Employed & Small Limited Company Help
18 January 2021If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights if you're self employed, including what help's there for limited company directors.
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Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
11 January 2021If 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... -
Martin Lewis: Payment holidays coming to an end – but should you take one? Mortgages, credit cards, loans, payday loans, car finance and more
5 January 2021Within the last week, we've seen the extension of coronavirus credit card, personal loan and overdraft help to 31 October 2020, with mortgage payment holidays already extended. The regulator's other help schemes are also likely to be extended too, including car finance and payday loans, yet should you do it?
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LAST OOOOORDERS! The deadlines for free and cheap delivery before Christmas are FAST approaching
15 December 2020If you’re shopping online for gifts, the deadline for ordering to get ’em in time for Christmas may be sooner than you think. Get it wrong and instead of presents under the tree, they could be held hostage at a courier firm’s out-of-town depot… To help avoid this, retailers now give their own final cut-off dates for orders you want...