2021

M&S Bank will close all of its current accounts on 31 August 2021, in a shock move that also resulted in it shutting all 29 of its in-store bank branches on 2 July. But credit card, loans and insurance customers aren't affected – we've full info on what's changing and what you need to do below.

Motorists paying for fuel at many self-service pumps face having up to £100 on their debit or credit card temporarily "reserved" while they fill up, to make sure they can afford the petrol or diesel. While people will naturally spend some of that £100, many report waiting days for the unspent portion to be returned, which could leave them struggling to pay for bills in the meantime. 

TalkTalk TV and PlayStation Now are MoneySavers least used subscriptions, a new MoneySavingExpert poll has found. It could be a good prompt to do a direct debit audit and check you're not paying for a service each month that you no longer use. 

Rail passengers in England and Wales could face ticket price hikes of up to 4.8% next year, which would make it the largest rise in a decade. Meanwhile, those in Scotland could see increases of 3.8% if fares continue to be linked to July's retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation. 

As many feel moved by Team GB's recent Olympic success, we hope to inspire you to overcome your financial hurdles and achieve a knockout MoneySaving victory by celebrating 15 of our users' best successes of 2021. Some require you to go the extra mile (for a big reward), others are swimmingly easy. On your marks, get set, go...

Around 1.7 million EDF Energy customers on standard tariffs will see gas and electricity bills jump by a typical £139/yr from October, after it announced it's raising prices by the maximum allowed under the new price cap. But most can beat the hikes and save £200+/yr by switching to a cheaper deal. 

Shoppers will be able to pick-up DPD delivered parcels from 250 Post Office branches across the UK from next week, it's been announced.  

It's a summer like no other (OK, so last year's was strange too). Many who'd normally go abroad are staying at home and others have left booking anything till the last minute due to the uncertainty. But whatever your plans, we've got you covered – from the top travel card to £29 Travelodge rooms, free airline seat choice, 2for1 UK days out, £40 PCR tests and even how to beam a T-Rex into your front room.

A new, greener type of unleaded petrol called E10 is being rolled out across forecourts in England, Scotland and Wales by 1 September under Government plans. But 600,000 older vehicles aren't compatible with it so will need to use pricier fuel, and even if your vehicle can take it, you may have to fill up more often because it's less efficient.

A review into green electricity tariffs is to be launched by the government following concerns energy suppliers could be exaggerating their environmental benefits.