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Pound falls after election result - should you buy euros or dollars now?
The pound has dropped sharply following yesterday's general election, as a hung Parliament causes uncertainty
9 June 2017
Buy currency now? Book car hire early? 14 holiday cost-cutting tips
Let's be blunt – it's more expensive to go abroad now. So here are 14 holiday cost-cutting tips...
18 January 2017
Supercards temporarily unavailable to new customers – but other travel cards offer comparable rates
Travelex's Supercard is currently unavailable to new customers due to an
12 December 2016
'Should I buy my holiday money now?'
10 need-to-knows about buying euros, dollars etc after Brexit vote
6 July 2016
EU vote registration deadline extended until Thursday night after website crashes
David Cameron has urged people to continue registering to vote after technical problems meant some missed the deadline
8 June 2016
EU referendum – one week to register to vote
EU referendum – one week to register to vote
31 May 2016
The 10 travel must-knows before you go
The great jet-away has started so I've compiled a list of need to knows to get the maximum bang for your bucks
30 July 2015
The pound hits an eight year high buying €1.43 – here's how you get that rate
Tourist rates can be rubbish, so here are our top 10 tips to max your rate
21 July 2015
25 travel tricks to hack holiday costs
From free euros to secret hotels, cutting baggage costs and free sat navs
15 July 2015
Urgent: Get £10 boost on top of record euro rate
The euro rate's at a seven-year high as £1 buys €1.41 and you can do even better
8 July 2015
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Superfast fibre '£18/month'
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Tesco Clubcard triple-up axed
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Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – but is it worth switching to?
24 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023![]()
BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. 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.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
Update 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 2022![]()
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.
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