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Martin Lewis: What the Energy Price Cap change means for you
Energy regulator Ofgem has this morning announced the new Energy Price Cap and, as expected, it's set to drop significantly. From Saturday 1 July, it'll fall to £2,074 a year for a typical household, 17% lower than the current Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) level.
25 August 2023
Disability cost of living payments paid to millions – here's who qualifies and what to do if you haven't got the money
Over six million disabled people claiming certain benefits have now been sent a £150 one-off cost of living payment.
7 August 2023
Gov.uk giving false and misleading information to students applying for loans and their parents – Martin Lewis calls for urgent correction
It could mean students miss out on £100s or even £1,000s in support they're entitled to.
28 July 2023
Airports hike fees to 'kiss and fly' by as much as two thirds - how to beat them
Many airports' fees to drop off passengers have soared by two thirds in the last year, and three airports now have a minimum charge of at least £6, a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation reveals.
17 July 2023
Parents on Universal Credit will be able to get £100s more in help with childcare costs from 28 June – here's what you need to know
Parents on Universal Credit with high childcare costs will soon be able to claim £100s more in support each month, as the Government is boosting the help available from Wednesday 28 June.
26 June 2023
It's not a scam! Nationwide is adding £100 to some customers' accounts from today – here's what you need to know
The building society will pay millions of its current account customers, who also have savings or a mortgage with it, £100 each in June.
13 June 2023
Morses Club borrower? It's launched a new redress scheme for mis-sold loans – here's what it means for you
Borrowers with mis-selling claims against Morses Club likely won't now get the full amount they're owed, after the High Court approved a new scheme put forward by the firm to limit payouts and set a time restriction on claims.
31 May 2023
Fixed mortgage rates rising as inflation higher than expected – here's what's happening and why you might want to consider fixing now
While no-one has a crystal ball, experts believe fixed mortgage rates are likely to continue increasing while inflation remains high.
31 May 2023
Morrisons Fivers are back as supermarket relaunches 'More' loyalty scheme – here's what you need to know
Morrisons has brought back a revamped version of its 'More' loyalty scheme, including its popular 'Morrisons Fivers' perk.
30 May 2023
Welsh Water to give all customers £10 bill credit after misreporting leakage volumes – here's what you need to know
Welsh Water (Dŵr Cymru) will give £10 in bill credit to each of its 1.4 million home and business customers this year, after an internal review found it had misreported the volume of water it lost to leaks between 2020 and 2022.
26 May 2023
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E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
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If you're an E.on Next customer, look out for a message from the firm offering you up to 50% off your bills this winter, as the supplier is launching a new support scheme. -
EDF Energy to cut bills for some by £30 this winter – Martin Lewis welcomes move but says 'it's not a game-changer'
29 September 2023![]()
EDF Energy will cut bills by £30 for some 260,000 of its customers who get the Government's Warm Home Discount this winter. -
Martin and MSE among organisations calling for energy social tariff as millions expected to struggle with bills this winter
29 September 2023![]()
The Government must urgently introduce an energy social tariff to prevent millions of households from falling into fuel poverty this winter, consumer organisations including MoneySavingExpert have said. -
Train strike refund rights as Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more set for week of disruption
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Rail users in England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators, including Northern, Southeastern, Thameslink and more, take strike action and refuse to work overtime. -
Mortgage rates fall as Bank of England unexpectedly holds UK rates – so should you fix?
26 September 2023![]()
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have been edging down over the past few weeks with some five and 10-year fixes now at below 5%.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023![]()
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: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023![]()
The 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.
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