December
Barclays takes the axe to current account rewards scheme meaning 100,000s could earn NOTHING
Barclays is hiking its monthly Blue Rewards membership fee for hundreds of thousands of customers from March next year.
22 March 2022
Taylor Wimpey leaseholders freed from doubling ground rent clauses – what it means for you
Affected leaseholders’ ground rents will now remain at the amount charged when they first bought their home. Doubling ground rent clauses will also be left out of any future Taylor Wimpey leases.
18 March 2022
Provident to wipe loans for tens of thousands of borrowers - what it means for you
Tens of thousands of borrowers with high interest loans are set to see their remaining debts cleared as doorstep lender Provident and short-term lender Satsuma officially shut shop and stop collecting payments.
15 February 2022
Bank of England base rate jumps to 0.25% - what the rise means for you
The Bank of England base rate has risen from 0.1% to 0.25% after the majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today voted in favour of raising the rate. The base rate is used by the Bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and influences what borrowers pay and savers earn.
20 January 2022
Five major events set to impact your personal finances in 2022 - and what to do about them
From the reintroduction of costly European roaming charges to new rules around car and home insurance - here's a quick breakdown of five key events and changes that are set to impact your finances in early 2022 and, more importantly, what to do about them.
6 January 2022
Rail prices to rise by the largest amount in nearly a decade - here are all the details
Train passengers in England and Wales will be hit with the largest fare rise in nearly a decade, with ticket prices increasing by up to 3.8% from 1 March. It is the biggest jump since January 2013. Meanwhile, fares in Scotland will rise by 3.8% from 24 January.
6 January 2022
Going to uni next year? Join the student finance mailing list so you know when it's time to apply for funds
Students in England can now sign up to the Student Finance England mailing list and get an email when applications for the 2022/23 academic year open.
31 December 2021
Martin Lewis awarded CBE in New Year Honours – congratulations from the MSE team
Heartfelt congratulations from the MSE team
31 December 2021
Almost 5,000 high street banks have shut or are set to close since 2015 - but if you need access to cash and a local branch you still have options
Nearly 5,000 bank branches have been closed since 2015 - or are scheduled to be shut - according to data from Which?, leaving millions of people at risk of being cut off from vital banking services.
31 December 2021
Martin's car and home insurance warning: Get quotes NOW as rule change may see prices spike
Even if your car and home insurance is not up for renewal, everyone should get quotes now because in a month new rules may mean costs will spike.
30 December 2021
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Warning: Martin Lewis and MSE have NOTHING to do with viral social media posts urging people to bombard energy firms with complaints
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A viral post being shared on Facebook and Twitter alongside a photo of Martin Lewis claims people can "fight extortionate price hikes" by submitting complaints and subject access requests to their energy supplier – but it's nothing to do with Martin or MSE. -
Student loan interest rates to rise from September – what it means for you
10 August 2022![]()
Student loan interest rates will rise for many from September, the Government has confirmed. But this WON'T make a difference to your monthly repayments. -
Mortgage lenders lengthen product transfer periods to allow homeowners to lock in new deals earlier – here's what you need to know
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Several major lenders have increased how far in advance existing borrowers can lock in a new mortgage deal as interest rates rise. It comes as many homeowners look to start the process of lining up a new mortgage earlier than usual, hoping to get a cheaper deal and stay ahead of future rate rises after the base rate hit 1.75% last week – its sixth increase since December 2021. -
John Lewis 'Partnership' credit card user? You'll no longer be able to use your card from 31 October – here's all you need to know
10 August 2022![]()
John Lewis Partnership credit card-holders will no longer be able to use their Mastercards from 6pm on 31 October 2022. -
Iceland is giving away £30 food vouchers to pensioners struggling with the cost of living – but hurry, only limited numbers are left
9 August 2022![]()
Iceland is giving away free one-off £30 food vouchers to certain pensioners struggling with the cost of living.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
9 August 2022![]()
It 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. -
Martin Lewis: Don't shop at Zara before you go to Spain, Greece, France or Italy
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Update 17 July 2017: We tend to think since Brexit that the pound’s weaker than it has been for decades. While somewhat true against the dollar, against the euro it’s only a tad worse now than when I first wrote this in 2014. The logic of this blog stands just as strongly now. On the Spanish-English website...
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