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Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries – here's how it works
Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England.
27 January 2023
Energy grants worth millions of pounds are STILL available to help you pay your energy bills – check what your supplier is offering
Struggling to pay energy bills? Check if you can get a grant worth £1,000s from your supplier – plus how to apply.
29 December 2022
You've only got a few days left to triple your Tesco Clubcard points when spent on 'Delivery Saver' plans - here's all you need to know
Tesco shoppers who spend Clubcard points on the supermarket's 'Delivery Saver' plans will soon get less bang for their buck. From 14 November, shoppers will no longer be able to triple the value of points to spend on the grocery delivery plans, with points only being worth face value from this date.
11 November 2022
Student loan interest rates to rise again for Plan 2 and Postgraduate borrowers from December – what it means for you
Student loan interest rates will rise for many next month. But this WON'T make a difference to your monthly repayments. Here's what you need to know.
10 November 2022
You've 100 days left to use 1st and 2nd class stamps without barcodes – or you can swap them for free
Non-barcoded first and second class stamps, plus others with the Queen's profile on, will become worthless on 31 January 2023 – here's what you need to know.
24 October 2022
How you'll receive the £400 energy bill discount from your supplier
Millions of households in Britain will get £400 this winter to help with rising energy bills as part of the Government's 'Energy Bills Support Scheme'. Exactly how you'll be paid this money depends on your supplier and how you pay for your energy bills.
18 October 2022
Mortgage lenders now letting existing borrowers lock in today's rates SIX MONTHS early – does yours?
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 hikes after the base rate hit 2.25% in September.
14 October 2022
Today is the last day to use paper £20 and £50 notes before they become unusable - check down the back of your sofa now
There's just days left before paper £20 and £50 notes are withdrawn from circulation, so act now before shops stop accepting them. You can spend the notes until, and including, Friday 30 September but after that you'll have to bank them or swap them.
30 September 2022
Asda Mobile hiking pay-as-you-go call, text and data costs from today – here's how to beat the increases
New and existing Asda Mobile pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers will be charged more for calls, texts and data from today (26 September), with the provider hiking prices by at least 150%.
26 September 2022
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
John Lewis Partnership credit card-holders will no longer be able to use their Mastercards from 6pm on 31 October 2022.
21 September 2022
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E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
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E.on Next is launching a new support scheme for some of its existing customers on low incomes or with medical needs. -
EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
29 September 2023![]()
EDF Energy will cut bills by £30 for some 260,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter. -
Martin and MSE among organisations calling for energy social tariff as millions expected to struggle with bills this winter
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The Government must urgently introduce an energy social tariff to prevent millions of households from falling into fuel poverty this winter, consumer organisations including MoneySavingExpert have said. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
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Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
Mortgage rates fall as Bank of England unexpectedly holds UK rates – so should you fix?
26 September 2023![]()
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have been edging down over the past few weeks with some five and 10-year fixes now at below 5%.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023![]()
Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023![]()
The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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