November
Martin Lewis: A trick for Shell Energy (and Octopus) customers to make some money
If you're a Shell Energy customer, you could make £50 with an easy trick shared by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
4 December 2023
More Than to stop selling car insurance policies – here's what it means for your cover
If you're a More Than car insurance customer with auto-renewal turned on, you should look out for a letter explaining that you'll be switched to Swinton Insurance. Meanwhile, if you're not on auto-renewal, you'll need to arrange new cover when your policy ends as More Than has pulled out of the market.
30 November 2023
New scam ad protection measures to be introduced by Facebook, Google and more – changes Martin Lewis has long called for
New scam ad protection measures, such as two-click reporting and verification for advertisers, are to be introduced by major tech firms, including Amazon, Facebook and more.
30 November 2023
'Unpredictable' broadband and mobile price hikes should be banned, say Which? and Citizens Advice
Broadband and mobile firms should be banned from hitting their customers with unpredictable mid-contract price hikes, consumer group Which? and charity Citizens Advice have said.
29 November 2023
Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? It's crucial protection – not just for the elderly – and more important than a will
Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
28 November 2023
Martin Lewis: Child Benefit warning for couples – are you missing out on £1,000s in future state pension payments?
If you're in a couple and claiming Child Benefit – or aren't claiming because one of you earns £60,000 or more a year – you could be missing out on £1,000s or even £10,000s in future state pension payments.
28 November 2023
Tesco shopper? Urgently spend or extend £16 million of expiring Clubcard vouchers
Tesco Clubcard holders need to urgently to spend £16 million worth of vouchers before they expire on Thursday 30 November. Alternatively, if you'd rather hang onto the vouchers, we've got a trick to extend their validity.
28 November 2023
Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7%
The state pension will rise by 8.5% from April 2024 under the 'triple lock' guarantee, meaning millions of people will receive a weekly increase of up to £17.35. Certain benefits, including Universal Credit, will also rise from next April by 6.7%.
28 November 2023
Energy standing charges to be reviewed amid calls from Martin Lewis and MSE for them to be lowered
Energy standing charges, which make up around £300 of most people's yearly bills, are to be reviewed by Ofgem.
28 November 2023
Martin Lewis: What the Energy Price Cap change means for you
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the new Energy Price Cap, with prices set to rise by 5% on average from January next year. It means energy prices remain shockingly high, and most households will continue to pay more than last winter. We've full info below
27 November 2023
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Martin Lewis: How to earn 8% interest on your savings (and possibly £200 on top, too)
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It’s possible to earn 8% interest on your savings – more than four times what many earn – and gain an extra £200 on top. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how. -
Expat with Barclays? Here are your options if your account is being closed
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Expats who bank with Barclays face having their UK accounts closed following a "strategic review" by the bank, leaving some customers worried about the alternatives available to them. . -
Martin Lewis: A trick for Shell Energy (and Octopus) customers to make some money
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If you're a Shell Energy customer, you could make £50 with an easy trick shared by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. -
British Gas extends half-price electricity on Sundays offer for some smart meter users until March 2024 – here's what's happening
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British Gas is extending its offer of half-price electricity on Sundays for some smart meter customers until 29 February 2024. -
Octopus Energy buys Shell Energy UK – here's what you need to know
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Octopus Energy has agreed a deal to buy Shell Energy which, if approved, will see Shell’s 1.4 million energy customers and 500,000 broadband customers moved to Octopus.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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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. -
Martin Lewis: Energy bill credit – how much is too much? Stop the rip-off and get back £100s, by understanding the monthly direct debit energy cycle…
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Martin Lewis dissects how much energy bill credit is too much, and when it's best to ask for it back
Clever ways to calculate your finances
