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January 2023

The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 3.5% to 4%. 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.
2 February 2023
If you're a regular shopper at stationery retailer Paperchase, we've rounded-up your refund and return rights, plus what to do with any unspent gift vouchers. The firm collapsed into administration earlier this week, though the brand and intellectual property rights have since been purchased by Tesco. 
2 February 2023
If you're a parent thinking about how you might be able to help your child with their university costs, MoneySavingExpert.com's founder Martin Lewis has an important warning for you, which he shared in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Watch the clip below or read on to see what Martin said.
1 February 2023
If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, renew it now – as application fees are due to rise by about 9% tomorrow (Thursday 2 February).
1 February 2023
Barclays has announced yet another round of bank branch closures, with 15 more locations set to shut in the spring – in addition to the 15 it announced earlier this month. The latest closures now mean Barclays will close at least 41 branches by the end of the year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.
30 January 2023
Airline Flybe has ceased trading this morning and all flights have been cancelled. Here's what you need to know.
28 January 2023
NatWest has announced it will close a further 23 bank branches between April and June this year, on top of the 43 branches that have either already closed or are set to close between January and March. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.
26 January 2023
Don't pay tax on your savings interest? Then cash ISAs are probably not for you. If you do, and a cash ISA works, then make sure you check your rates as most earn diddly squat. That's the message from MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
25 January 2023
NS&I will increase its Premium Bond prize-fund rate to 3.15% from 3% for its February 2023 draw and beyond, with an extra £15 million in higher-value prizes up for grabs. The odds of winning will remain the same at 24,000-to-one, but there will more prizes between £50 and £100,000 available.
24 January 2023
Evri has been ranked the worst parcel delivery firm in an annual poll of MoneySavingExpert (MSE) users. The firm rebranded from Hermes in March 2022 after earlier reports of parcel mishandling – yet despite the name change, MoneySavers rated their experience with the firm as significantly worse this year.
24 January 2023

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