MoneySavingExpert News

August

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