December
Beware of local councils promising new energy switch events – they may not be all they're cracked up to be
Local councils across Britain have opened up registration for an upcoming collective energy switch event. While there's nothing wrong with these schemes, it's important not to rely on these schemes for cheap energy – particularly with the energy market in crisis right now.
13 December 2021
Martin's Christmas warning: Remember you have no legal right to return store-bought goods because you’ve changed your mind
Martin's festive caution formed part of his Christmas shopping 'last ditch need-to-knows' revealed in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show. Find out more below.
13 December 2021
Energy supplier failures will add an extra £94 to household bills next year, warns Citizens Advice
The recent collapse of many UK energy companies will add an extra £94 to household bills from next year as the firms left in the market look to pass on the costs of taking on stranded customers, according to a damning new report from Citizens Advice that is also highly critical of the regulator.
10 December 2021
Nationwide to close 15,000 accounts used by small charities and clubs
Nationwide is to close 15,000 'Treasurers Trust' savings accounts, used by small charities, clubs and societies with a low annual turn over.
9 December 2021
Financial watchdog releases Christmas anti-fraud jingle to help consumers scupper loan fee scammers
The finance watchdog has released a Christmas jingle music video as part of an anti-fraud campaign to help protect consumers from loan fee fraud this festive season.
9 December 2021
Police issue warning over fake emails claiming to be from Martin Lewis after more than 300 reported to Action Fraud in one week
The email could result in your personal and financial information falling into the hands of fraudsters.
8 December 2021
British Airways glitch sparks anger as customers unable to convert Avios frequent flyer miles into Nectar points
Swathes of frustrated British Airways customers have been unable to convert their Avios frequent flyer points into Nectar rewards because of a glitch with the airline's systems, which has resulted in an outpouring of anger online.
8 December 2021
Zopa to close ALL investor accounts - what this means for you
Zopa has this week closed all of its 60,000 existing investor accounts. If you're an investor, you'll be able to access your money by 31 January 2022 at the latest. If you're a borrower, nothing is changing and you should carry on with your repayments as normal.
8 December 2021
Financial firms will have new duty to act in consumers' best interests under sweeping plans
The financial watchdog has proposed sweeping changes that would mean financial service providers give consumers better protection while preventing them from harm before it even happens.
7 December 2021
Benefits recipients to receive a £10 Christmas bonus – who’ll get it?
If you are eligible, the money should be paid automatically but you can claim if you think you've wrongly missed out.
6 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
10 August 2022![]()
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
10 August 2022![]()
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. It comes as lender New Day is set to take over from HSBC as the provider of the rewards card, which means you'll need to reapply for the new card once launched. -
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
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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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