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Apple TV+ hiked from £4.99 a month to £6.99 – here's all you need to know
If you're an Apple TV customer your next monthly bill will rise from £4.99 to £6.99 after the company said it is raising prices due to increasing licensing costs. But remember you can leave penalty free or, if you're an avid Apple user and have other subscriptions, such as Apple Music, it might be worth considering Apple One.
26 October 2022

Sky Stream launches today, letting you watch Sky TV without a satellite dish – here's how the new service compares
You can now get access to Sky TV, plus Netflix and other channels, without the need for a satellite dish.
18 October 2022

Warning: Amazon to increase Prime prices this Thursday but some can still beat the hikes - here's how
Amazon is hiking Prime prices this week with standard pay-monthly costs rising by £1 a month from 15 September and annual costs increasing by £16 a year. But there's a way to get around the hike for another year for new sign-ups and former subscribers.
12 September 2022

Toy subscription service Whirli goes into administration - what it means for refunds and returns
Children's toy subscription service Whirli has gone into administration. The collapse affects around 10,500 customers. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.
11 August 2022

Amazon to hike Prime subscription prices from 15 September – but some can avoid the hike for another year
From 1 September Amazon Prime members will see their bills increase. Pay monthly users will rise by £1/month while those who pay annually will see a £16 increase. But, monthly subscribers could avoid the hike for a year if they switch to an annual subscription by 14 August.
26 July 2022

Netflix confirms plans to launch cheaper service that plays ads - here's what we know
Netflix has confirmed it will introduce a cheaper subscription plan for its users that includes adverts. We don't have all the details yet but here's what we do know.
28 June 2022

Now subscribers should beware Boost being automatically added to bundles for £5/mth - what to watch out for
New subscribers to Now should watch out for its £5 a month Boost package being added automatically when they take out the streaming service. Here's what to look for and how to unsubscribe.
27 June 2022

Paramount's UK streaming service launches today – here’s how it compares
Paramount has launched a new streaming service, Paramount+. From today (22 June), users can stream TV programmes and films for £6.99 a month or for £69.90 a year after a seven-day free trial. Here’s how it compares to other streaming services, including Apple+ and Netflix.
22 June 2022

Over 1.2 million subscription payments cancelled as people feel the squeeze of the cost of living crisis, according to Lloyds Bank
Over 1.2 million subscription payments have been stopped since summer 2021, as customers becoming increasingly worried about the cost-of-living crisis, research by Lloyds Bank has revealed.
8 April 2022

Netflix to hike prices by up to £24 a year for millions of subscribers – here's what you can do about it
All Netflix subscribers will see prices rise by up to £24/yr after the streaming service announced another price hike. But you can cancel your subscription penalty-free – we round up your rights below.
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Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? Here's why it’s so important and how to get one
20 March 2023Do you have a power of attorney? It’s a crucial financial protection, probably more important than a will. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains why power of attorney is so important, how to get one and more in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. -
Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months and for parents on universal credit – here's what you need to know
20 March 2023The announcements form a package of new measures designed to help parents, revealed by the Chancellor in today's Budget. -
Exclusive: Tesco Clubcard points will no longer be worth triple when spent on rewards vouchers from June 2023 - here's what you need to know
18 March 2023From 14 June, you'll only be able to double (not triple) your points when redeeming them at Clubcard partners. -
Budget 2023: Tax-free pension limits raised - here's what it means for your savings
15 March 2023The annual amount you can save into a pension once you've taken money out of it will rise from £4,000 to £10,000 this April. -
Budget 2023: Martin Lewis rounds up today's key announcements and what they mean for your finances
15 March 2023Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced major changes to childcare support, pensions and benefits in his 2023 Spring Budget.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022Update 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: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022It 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.