MoneySavingExpert News
April

Barclays to close ANOTHER 10 bank branches – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Barclays will shut at least 132 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 – over a quarter of its entire UK network – after announcing another wave of 10 more closures.
5 June 2023

Marcus saver? You can boost your rate to 3.3% with a few clicks – here's how
If you've got a Marcus easy-access savings account or cash ISA, you can boost your interest rate to 3.3% in seconds by activating its new 0.34% bonus.
9 May 2023

Boost energy users left with shock debt to repay after meter error – your rights explained
Some households on a Boost prepayment meter have been hit with unexpected extra charges - totalling hundreds of pounds in some cases - due to billing error which meant they had been paying too little for their energy.
9 May 2023

The people trapped paying 8% interest on their mortgages: 'I lie awake at night and I'm petrified all the time' – MSE speaks to mortgage prisoners
Some have seen up to nine hikes in a single year – but unlike other homeowners, these mortgage prisoners can't move to cheaper rates.
2 May 2023

NHS dental treatment charges in England rise by 8.5% - here's what you need to know
NHS dental treatment costs in England have risen by around 8.5% this week. It means the cost of a routine check-up has increased from £23.80 to £25.80, while more complex treatments, such as crowns, will now cost £306.80 (up from £282.80).
25 April 2023

'My daughter got a £10,000 council tax refund after living with multiple sclerosis for years' – here's how to check if you can do the same
The parents of a multiple sclerosis sufferer have claimed a £10,000 council tax refund on their daughter's behalf after watching MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis talking about the little known discount on TV.
25 April 2023

British Airways extends voucher validity for trips disrupted by Covid-19 until September 2024 - here's what you need to know
British Airways passengers who accepted vouchers for Covid-19 disrupted flights or holidays now have until September 2024 to use them, as the airline has extended their validity again for a further 12 months.
21 April 2023

Have the 'Martin Lewis' scammers finally been uncovered?
An investigation by the BBC appears to have uncovered the people behind a plague of scam adverts featuring MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, as well as others.
18 April 2023

Prepayment meter installations banned for over-85s and those with chronic illnesses - here's what you need to know
Energy suppliers have been permanently banned from fitting prepayment meters into the homes of over-85s and those with chronic illnesses under a new code of practice.
18 April 2023

Expect your mobile to go off at 3pm on Sunday as new emergency alerts are tested - here's which phones will ring and what it'll sound like
Public emergency alerts, which will use the 4G and 5G mobile networks, enable urgent messages to be broadcast to a defined area when there is an imminent risk to life, such as wildfires or severe flooding.
18 April 2023
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Tesco Clubcard warning: You've just DAYS left to triple the value of your points and boost fuel earnings
9 June 2023If you're a Tesco Clubcard holder, you have just days left to triple the value of your points by redeeming them at one of its 'Reward Partners', as from Wednesday 14 June you'll only be able to double their value. -
Millions more people could qualify for legal aid as the scheme is expanded – here's what's changing
9 June 2023Six million more people in England and Wales are expected to qualify for free legal aid under a shake-up to the eligibility criteria announced by the Government. -
Two million Shell energy and broadband customers could be affected as businesses are put up for sale - what it means for you
6 June 2023Millions of Shell broadband and energy customers could be moved to a new provider in future as the supplier has announced plans to sell these parts of its business following a "strategic review" – though there's no immediate change to your services and you should keep paying your bills as normal. -
EE to charge pay-as-you-go customers for roaming in Europe from today – here's what it means for you
6 June 2023EE is to start charging all pay-as-you-go customers to use their mobiles in Europe from today. -
'We got a £7,500 council tax refund as carers thanks to MSE's tips' – here's how to check if you qualify for money off your bill
6 June 2023A dad is encouraging others to check if they qualify for the 'live-in carer' and/ or 'severe mental impairment' council tax discounts after he and his wife were granted a £7,500 refund and will also save £1,000s off their bill going forward.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
23 May 2023It 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…
2 May 2023Martin Lewis dissects how much energy bill credit is too much, and when it's best to ask for it back