March 2022

Update Thursday 24 March. I wanted to write this personally, as unfortunately information we were given by energy firms and the regulator no longer looks watertight and this is about prepayment meters, which many vulnerable customers have. That means even slight changes, amidst this cost of living crisis, are crucial. Below is the latest detailed information on when you can and when you can’t beat the price hike by topping up before the 1 April deadline, as well as a video where I explain the concept…

Ethnic minorities pay more than white people for car insurance, research from Citizens Advice has shown, with the charity arguing that the price differences are a result of an "ethnicity penalty".

As April's energy price cap increase looms, many people have contacted us shocked that their monthly energy bills have increased way above the average 54% price cap rise. In the video below (with transcript) MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains why this might be the case and suggests what you can do about it if you think the rise is unfair.

Hundreds of Together Energy customers have been sent their final bills containing an incorrect early-contract termination fee of £40, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) can reveal. Check your statement now to see if you’ve been wrongly charged.

Currys has launched a limited time offer where shoppers can swap broken tech products and smaller white goods for a voucher worth at least £5 to spend in store or online. But you're likely to earn more recycling broken items elsewhere.

Tens of thousands of scams related to the NHS, online delivery firms and cryptocurrency investments, which often use the face of celebrities, including MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, have been stamped out since a new Government reporting service was set up almost two years ago. Below we have information on how to report a scam.

P&O Ferries has suspended the majority of its services after the ferry operator sacked 800 staff today (17 March). The suspension is expected to last several days, meaning passengers who've had their journey cancelled or delayed may be due a refund and/or compensation. We have full details below on how to make a claim.

E.on Next has issued refunds and goodwill payments after an error saw some customers on standard tariffs overcharged. The energy firm says the issue is now resolved and customers won't need to do anything to get their money back – but check your bill if you think you might have been affected.

TSB customers have complained that they've been left struggling to pay for food and bills after payments have been wrongly taken twice today (15 March). The bank said it is working to fix the issue, adding that it will refund any duplicate payments taken. 

The price of the cheapest sanitary pads sold by major retailers and supermarkets - a 10-pack of Tesco Essentials maxi towels - has almost doubled since this time last year, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. The hike is a blow to those trying to keep costs down as the cost of living soars but there are still ways you can save.