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Advertising watchdog bans 'misleading' equity release ad using Martin Lewis's name
The ASA has banned an online advert from an equity release firm after ruling it was 'misleading'
1 April 2021

'Irresponsible' Klarna ads banned by advertising watchdog
Four 'irresponsible' Instagram posts promoting buy now, pay later service Klarna have been banned
23 December 2020

Deliveroo advert banned for misleading customers
One of the most complained-about adverts of the year – from food delivery service Deliveroo – has been banned by the advertising regulator
4 December 2019

'Misleading' smart meter ad banned
A 'misleading' radio advert which claimed installing a smart meter could save consumers an average of 354 kilowatt hours a year has been banned
6 March 2019

Broadband adverts to show AVERAGE speeds
From next week, adverts from broadband providers will all have to show the average rather than the top speeds they offer
18 May 2018

Argos cleared over increase in prices before 3for2 sale - but it did make a price-labelling 'error'
The advertising watchdog has cleared Argos over claims it hiked a number of prices just before its popular 3for2 sale
23 March 2018

Ads for Viagogo, StubHub, Seatwave and Get Me In banned by ASA
Four major secondary ticketing websites have had their adverts banned because they didn't make additional fees clear
7 March 2018

Advertising watchdog bans fake Facebook 'Martin Lewis' ads
Three Facebook ads which used images of MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis have broken advertising rules
18 October 2017

MSE reports Argos to advertising watchdog over 3for2 toy sale
The advertising watchdog will
29 September 2017

Currys rapped for 'Save £200' laptop ad which did not represent a genuine saving
Currys PC World has been rebuked for a misleading advert which claimed customers could
14 June 2017
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Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
25 September 2023E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis. -
Last chance: Stock up on standard first-class stamps before prices rise by 14% next week
25 September 2023You've got just days left to stock up on first-class stamps before prices rise by 14%. From 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25 – but if you buy stamps at their current price this week, you'll still be able to use them later. -
Wilko administration – here are your refund and shopping rights
25 September 2023Your refund and shopping rights as budget homeware retailer Wilko falls into administration. -
'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
23 September 2023Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
22 September 2023You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023Update 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 2023The 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.