MoneySavingExpert News
December

M&Co falls into administration - here are your refund and shopping rights
M&Co has fallen into administration. If you shop at the clothing chain we've rounded-up your rights.
22 June 2023

Live in Northern Ireland, in a park home or use alternative fuel? Here's everything you need to know about energy grant payments in 2023
More than a million households - including those in Northern Ireland, living in park homes or using alternative fuels - that have been waiting for energy support payments have now finally started to receive them.
7 March 2023

Rail fares in England and Wales to jump by up to 5.9% on 5 March - here's what you need to know
Before the coronavirus pandemic, fare hikes normally came into force in January but in 2021 and 2022 they arrived in March, and that'll also be the case for 2023.
27 February 2023

Last chance: Don't miss 31 January 2023 self-assessment tax return deadline - or you risk a £100 fine
You have until 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023 to send HMRC an online tax return for the 2021/2022 tax year, which ended on 5 April 2022.
31 January 2023

More cold weather payments triggered in England and Wales – can you get £75 towards your energy bills?
Cold weather payments worth £25 have now been triggered for residents in over 500 postcode areas in England and Wales, as last week's cold snap continues.
23 January 2023

Households on Economy 7 energy tariffs face 7% rise from 1 January – what you need to know
Households on Economy 7 tariffs will see substantial price hikes in January due to the upcoming changes to the energy price cap and the subsequent rate changes under the Government's energy price guarantee. Below we explain why and what you can do about it.
3 January 2023

Virgin Media, RAC and Sky are the top firms to haggle with, MSE poll finds
Virgin Media, RAC and Sky are the top firms to haggle with, a new MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) poll of over 3,000 people has found.
22 December 2022

193 high street banks to close next year – check if your branch is on the list, plus alternatives
High street banks including HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds are set to close at least 193 more branches next year – we've rounded up the planned closures for each bank and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.
22 December 2022

Mortgage guarantee scheme extended into 2023 – but should you take out a deal with just a 5% deposit?
With the difference in cost between mortgages for those with a 5% deposit and those with a 40% deposit at its narrowest in over 10 years, is it wise to take out a 95% deal?
21 December 2022

Martin Lewis and MSE among organisations urging energy firms to act over missing bill help vouchers for non-smart prepay users
MoneySavingExpert.com and its founder Martin Lewis are among a coalition of organisations calling on energy firms to take urgent action to ensure households on traditional prepayment meters can access the Government's vital energy help.
20 December 2022
19 September 2023
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Martin: Car insurance up 41%
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Cheapest ever iPhone 14 deal
As iPhone 15's launched
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12 ways to cut your food bill
Deals, tricks & tips
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FREE National Trust day pass
For a family – normally £30ish
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TWO new bank bribes launch
Get up to £210 FREE
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With E.on? Beat the Price Cap
With its new fixed-term tariff
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243 spring bulbs £15 delivered
7,500 bundles available
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Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
25 September 2023E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. -
Last chance: Stock up on standard first-class stamps before prices rise by 14% next week
25 September 2023You've got just days left to stock up on first-class stamps before prices rise by 14%. From 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25 – but if you buy stamps at their current price this week, you'll still be able to use them later. -
Wilko administration – here are your refund and shopping rights
25 September 2023Your refund and shopping rights as budget homeware retailer Wilko falls into administration. -
'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
23 September 2023Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
22 September 2023You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023Update 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 2023The 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.