MoneySavingExpert News

February

Martin Lewis: Postpone the planned cuts to Government energy support

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has today written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging him to keep the energy price guarantee (EPG) at a typical £2,500/year, rather than hiking it to £3,000/year from 1 April as planned. See the letter in full below.

15 March 2023

Octopus Agile – is it now an energy tariff worth switching to?

The Agile tariff from Octopus Energy is not right for everyone, but if you use it in the right way, it could mean big savings.

14 March 2023

Going through the menopause? You'll be able to get your HRT prescriptions for less from 1 April - here's how

People going through the menopause in England will be able to access cheaper HRT prescriptions from 1 April with a new 'season ticket'.

14 March 2023

Energy suppliers suspend forced prepay meter installations – what to do if you've been switched unfairly

It follows reports that some households were being forcibly switched despite being clearly vulnerable.

14 March 2023

Martin Lewis: Less than six weeks left for millions to boost their state pension by £10,000s – and some can do it for free

If you're aged under 70, you have just weeks left to boost your state pension by £1,000s or even £10,000s – so check NOW.

7 March 2023

Asda, Morrisons and Tesco among supermarkets limiting fruit and veg sales – here's what you need to know

Major supermarkets including Asda and Tesco are currently imposing restrictions on fruit and vegetable purchases due to supply shortages. In many cases you'll only be able to buy a limited number of each item.

28 February 2023

Unmarried parent who's lost their partner? If you lived together you may now be eligible for £1,000s in backdated bereavement support

Bereavement support payments are now available to non-married cohabiting couples following a court ruling.

28 February 2023

Klarna to start charging fees if you miss a payment – here's what you need to know

Buy now, pay later provider Klarna will start charging borrowers who miss repayments fees of up to £5 from next month.

27 February 2023

Tesco shopper? The Pay+ and Clubcard apps are closing – don't get caught out at the checkout

The supermarket is axing its Pay+ app on Monday 27 February, while its separate Clubcard app will also shut later this year.

23 February 2023