MoneySavingExpert News
February

All London primary age children to get free school meals for a year from September – here's what we know
Every primary age child in London will get free school meals in the 2023/24 academic year, as part of a new scheme introduced by the Mayor of London.
27 July 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.
25 July 2023

Sky to hike broadband and TV prices by £67 a year – but you may be able to leave penalty-free
Millions of Sky broadband and TV customers will see their bills increase from 1 April by an average of £67.20 a year. But some affected users may be able to cancel penalty-free as a result.
24 May 2023

Tesco shopper? The Pay+ and Clubcard apps are closing – don't get caught out at the checkout
Tesco shoppers who have ditched their physical Clubcard in favour of scanning their phone at the checkout will need to download the revamped Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app to avoid missing out on points.
14 April 2023

Going through the menopause? You can now get your HRT prescriptions for less - here's how
People going through the menopause in England can now access cheaper HRT prescriptions as of Saturday 1 April with a new 'season ticket'.
5 April 2023

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

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
19 September 2023
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Martin: Car insurance up 41%
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Cheapest ever iPhone 14 deal
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12 ways to cut your food bill
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FREE National Trust day pass
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Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
21 September 2023You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned. -
Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
21 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. -
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement. -
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months. -
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
20 September 2023Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
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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.