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
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22 March 2023
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Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – but is it worth switching to?
24 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023![]()
BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. -
Broadband and mobile users to be hit with price hikes of up to 17.3% in April – here's what you need to know
23 March 2023![]()
Millions of BT, EE, O2, Plusnet, Shell, Sky, TalkTalk, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 17% this spring, on the back of a sharp increase in the cost of living.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
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: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022![]()
It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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