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Britain's biggest bank tarts revealed: 'We made £1,565 switching'
MoneySavers who've racked up £100s by switching banks have battled it out for the title of Britain's biggest bank tart
19 July 2016
'I made £800 switching bank again and again.' Is this Britain's biggest bank tart?
One MoneySaver made £800 just by switching bank account. Can you beat that?
8 March 2016
First Direct tops our banking poll again as Barclays limps into last place
Our biannual poll reveals the banks flying high for customer service and those falling behind
23 February 2016
Bank with Barclays? Beware if you pay more (eg, Additions accounts) for insurance
In some cases if you don't register or activate the insurance, you won't be covered and your policy will be invalid
25 September 2015
New hot bank switching deals - free £150, free £100 + 5%, free £125 + £5/mth
The bank account free cash price war just got hotter. Free money and up to 5% interest, better service, 0% overdrafts
16 September 2015
First Direct tops our banking poll again, while Barclays takes the wooden spoon
First Direct's current account customers have given its service glowing feedback in our latest banking poll
26 August 2015
There's never been a better time to switch bank - the 10 need-to-knows
You can get free £240, 5% interest or free travel insurance just by switching bank account
26 August 2015
Earn 5% interest and a free £100 on top
There's never been a better time to switch bank - the 10 need-to-knows
10 June 2015
'Apple Pay' coming to UK next month: Here's how it will work
Users of certain Apple devices will soon be able to pay for goods at some UK retailers using their handset
9 June 2015
You've a new £15,240 ISA allowance - get 2.25% interest
Everyone aged 16 or over now has a brand-new £15,240 cash ISA allowance - here are the 10 need-to-knows
8 April 2015
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15 September 2021
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SIX banks now pay you to switch
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Martin's energy warning
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PCR tests to be scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers returning to England in October
17 September 2021![]()
Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test before they depart for England from 4 October. In addition, they'll only need to take a cheaper lateral flow test on arrival to England from later next month under an overhaul to the 'traffic light' travel system. Eight destinations will also come off the red list from 22 September. -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
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Latest coronavirus 'traffic light' travel update due this week
16 September 2021![]()
The next update of the coronavirus 'traffic light' travel system, used to govern the action holidaymakers take when they return to the UK from overseas, is due to take place this week. This will provide the latest information on which destinations will feature on the Government's 'green', 'amber' and 'red' travel lists. -
Teletext Holidays to pay out £7m in outstanding refunds - here's how to make a claim
16 September 2021![]()
Teletext Holidays and its sister company Alpharooms have agreed to refund £7 million to thousands of customers still waiting to get their money back after their package holidays were cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. Here's how to make a claim. -
'I'm self-employed but confused about whether I can claim the fifth grant' – Unsure? Here's what you need to know
16 September 2021![]()
100s of self-employed people are confused about what constitutes being “adversely affected” by coronavirus, we have some helpful scenarios to work out where you stand, as well as HMRC’s guidance.
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Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2021![]()
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: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
