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Plunging pound hits holidaymakers... how to make your cash go further
The pound is at a 16-month low against the resurgent euro, as well as being at a 31-month low against the US dollar
25 February 2013

Hotel prices dive in crisis-hit Greece and Spain
Holidaymakers going to Spain and Greece this summer can bag huge discounts on top-end hotels
23 July 2012

Holidaymakers short-changed by currency providers
Holidaymakers looking to get the best rates for their travel cash could lose out, depending on where they live
25 May 2012

Compensation for flight delays moves closer
EU official says passengers should have a right to compensation if flights are delayed more than three hours
21 May 2012

Should you buy euros now?
UK holidaymakers have had an unusual treat over recent months with a strong pound, particularly against the euro
10 May 2012

Is it worth buying travellers' cheques?
MoneySavingExpert.com research reveals travellers' cheques often offer among the worst possible value on holiday money
10 May 2012

Bank lending increases - but for how long?
Banks made more credit available to households this summer but have warned the eurozone crisis may hit future lending
29 September 2011

Respite as FTSE rises slightly
Shell-shocked investors were given some relief today after the City's worst trading session in nearly three years
23 September 2011

Shares decimated amid world economic turmoil
London's leading shares index sustained more heavy losses today as the turmoil engulfing world markets showed no signs of easing
5 August 2011

Chancellor hails Greece bail-out package
George Osborne welcomed the new bailout package for Greece, commending eurozone leaders on their 'decisive economic action'
22 July 2011
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NHS prescription costs frozen in England for the first time in 12 years – here are all the details and how to save on your medicine bills
16 May 2022NHS prescription costs will remain frozen at £9.35 an item for the next 12 months. This is welcome news for many but remember to check if you qualify for free prescriptions or if you can save money with a prescription 'season ticket'. See below for more details. -
Thousands of public sector workers to see redundancy payments cut after Government shake-up – your rights explained
13 May 2022Thousands of public sector workers in England could soon see the amount they get as redundancy pay cut under new Government guidance. -
Easyjet or Ryanair passenger? You can claim a refund and £100s in compensation if you're wrongly told your passport isn't valid
13 May 2022Some EasyJet and Ryanair passengers have wrongly been told at the departure gate that they can't board flights because their passports are invalid. If you've been incorrectly turned away but your passport is fit for travel, here's how to get a full refund and £100s in compensation on top. Plus, we confirm the passport rules for European travel. -
Warning: Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose recall chicken products over salmonella fears - here are your refund rights
12 May 2022Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose are recalling a number of chicken products over fears of a salmonella outbreak. We explain your refund rights below. -
Tech error means some Asda delivery passes were cancelled before they were due to expire - here's what you need to know
12 May 2022Asda has admitted that some shoppers have had their delivery passes cancelled prematurely by mistake - with some still having three months left on them to use. Here's what you need to know, plus how the big four supermarket giants' delivery pass schemes stack-up.
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Martin Lewis: 'UO is just as important as UX: A tip for anyone developing their website or app'
6 May 2022I set up MoneySavingExpert.com nearly 20 years ago – when arguably the modern web was still in its infancy. With an abundance of self-belief (something I had too much of then, as I realise now) I decided not to read any books, or follow prevailing wisdom on how a site should operate – and just do it my way. -
Martin Lewis: Got a cash ISA? You should probably ditch it
3 May 2022Press the rewind button and go way back to April 2015... Possibly on the telly in the corner of your living room, I was on-air at the time urging savers as usual to use their new tax-free cash ISA allowance – because 'money was nicer in an ISA'. But things changed in 2016. -
Martin Lewis: Money and Mental Health charity 2021/22 – Covid & cost of living hell...
26 April 2022It's hard to believe the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) charity is now six years old. As the chair of trustees, each year I write the foreword to its annual report – and today the 2021/22 report is out, so I thought I'd blog my formal chair's foreword here. -
Martin Lewis: What happened to my pledge to give £10m to charity – 2022 update (spoiler: it's now £20m)
11 April 2022Nearly a decade ago, in June 2012, MSE joined the MSM Group and I pledged £10m to go to charity. As that was a public pledge and I feel I've a duty of transparency, every year or two I bash out a blog report to explain where I'm up to, and who's got what money.
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Crouching down, hidden bargain – how looking low can save on your supermarket shop
6 May 2022Supermarkets try all sorts of tactics to make us spend more, and a trick of the eye means you could be missing out on the best value items every time you go shopping. It’s all about where products are positioned on the shelves, with stores tending to place more expensive items at average eye-level, hoping we’ll grab...