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Autumn Budget 2017: Marriage tax allowance extended to bereaved partners
Widows or widowers can claim up to £662 in backdated marriage tax allowance, it has emerged
22 November 2017
Autumn Budget 2017: Universal credit to be paid out earlier
Universal credit claimants will no longer have to wait six weeks before receiving their first payout
22 November 2017
Full Autumn Budget 2017 round-up as Chancellor unveils Government spending plans
The Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled a wave of measures in today's Budget
22 November 2017
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
Going away and worried about the plummeting pound? How to get the best travel cash rate
The value of the pound reached 31-year lows last night, after a 'flash crash' meant it was worth just $1.18 at one point
7 October 2016
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
Passport backlog: What are your rights?
If you've sent off for a new passport, you may not get it back in time after it emerged 30,000 are stuck in a backlog
12 June 2014
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
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Sainsbury's new Nectar offer 'discriminates against the elderly and the vulnerable', says 75-year-old shopper
22 October 2021![]()
A Nectar card holder MSE reader was left disappointed to see that Sainsbury's latest feature to get discounts using the SmartShop app was not available to those who can only shop online or through Click & Collect. He felt this discriminated against those customers, particularly ones who cannot shop in store for health reasons. -
Fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales can save £20 using day two lateral flows tests that will shortly replace PCR tests
22 October 2021![]()
The Government has today released its approved list of private testing providers that will offer day two lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated travellers to England and Wales. Travellers will be able to save £20 using lateral flow tests compared to pricier PCRs. -
Martin Lewis: Avoid pressure to switch to a new fixed energy deal once your current one ends
22 October 2021![]()
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has reaffirmed his message to consumers to sit tight and avoid switching to a new fixed-price energy deal as more gas and electricity providers go bust. On his weekly The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV he warned people to "do nothing". -
NS&I Green Savings Bond goes on sale but it only pays 0.65% AER fixed over three years
22 October 2021![]()
The Treasury has launched a new Green Savings Bond that will be welcome news for those wanting to support green projects but the bond only pays interest of 0.65% a year, which is far below the top-paying three-year fixed savings deals. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has branded the rate "pants". -
Coronavirus Travel Rights
22 October 2021![]()
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major travel disruption around the globe
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Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
21 September 2021![]()
There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
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...
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