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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
Millions helped, billions saved, campaigns success... and a Top 40 hit: MoneySavingExpert turns 15
MoneySavingExpert is 15 years old this week – and to celebrate, we've had a look back at some of our best moments
20 February 2018
British Gas faces Ofgem investigation after MSE exit fees campaign
The energy regulator is to investigate British Gas over its switching terms after a MoneySavingExpert.com campaign
6 July 2017
Had a Money Expert cold-caller? They're NOTHING to do with MSE
MoneySavingExpert.com is warning again that we have no link to the energy cold-calling company Money Expert
12 June 2017
MPs turn to MoneySavingExpert.com for report on ombudsmen effectiveness
MoneySavingExpert.com has been asked to write a report on the effectiveness of ombudsmen by a group of cross-party MPs
22 February 2017
Former drug dens and brothels more enticing for buyers than homes without fast broadband, poll finds
House hunters would rather purchase a property that had been a drug den than buy a home that did not have fast broadband
17 October 2016
MSE launches free Credit Club to show your credit score, affordability and how lenders view you
MSE has today launched the unique free Credit Club, which will allow you to see how lenders view you
8 September 2016
Student loans petition could be debated despite Government rejection
The Government has rejected a petition on the retrospective hike in the cost of loans for more than two million students
17 June 2016
'I was a mortgage prisoner but escaped thanks to MSE and saved £3,600'
There's fresh hope for so-called 'mortgage prisoners' after one MoneySaver agreed a £3,600 saving thanks to our campaign
14 June 2016
StepChange's debt research reignites calls for 'breathing space' scheme
Stark survey results showing the poor treatment of people in debt have reignited calls for a 'breathing space' scheme
8 June 2016
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'Can I get a refund on £9k tuition fees...''... if my course is now mostly online?'
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£150 29-piece make-up bundle for £34Incl 'dupes' for Urban Decay etc
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BT Sport & BT TV hikeYour rights
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Biggest upfront bank switch bribesUp to £125 FREE
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Hoover cordless vacuum cleaners 30% offEg, £200 version now £140 del
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£5 off when you recycle clothesAt M&S, H&M etc
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New. Hot 64GB iPhone SE dealNO upfront cost
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9 new coronavirus need-to-knowsAs UK returns to 'level 4' alert
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Car and home insurers face ban on charging existing customers more than newbies
22 September 2020
Car and home insurance customers should pay no more when renewing their policy than they would if they were taking out a new one with the same firm, under radical new proposals from the financial regulator -
What are your rights to a refund if you need to change or cancel a wedding?
22 September 2020
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I'm self-employed but confused about whether I can claim that my business is adversely affected by coronavirus
22 September 2020
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. -
Coronavirus Universal Credit & Benefits
22 September 2020
If you're suddenly unable to work due to the coronavirus crisis, or you've been laid off, this guide looks at what benefits you can claim, what you're entitled to under universal credit plus tells you how to make a claim. -
Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help
22 September 2020
The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more
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Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2020
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: I confess, I did a 'decoy effect' experiment on my Twitter and Facebook followers… and it may be why they're buying more Jaffa Cakes
7 September 2020
Behavioural economics is a powerful science. Some retailers are undoubtedly using it to make us pay more to get less. One element is the 'decoy effect' – where a higher-priced item is sold, to make items next to it look like bargains. So I wanted to do a little experiment to test it -
Martin Lewis: Payment holidays extended – but should you take one? Mortgages, credit cards, loans, payday loans, car finance and more
11 August 2020
Within the last week, we've seen the extension of coronavirus credit card, personal loan and overdraft help to 31 October 2020, with mortgage payment holidays already extended. The regulator's other help schemes are also likely to be extended too, including car finance and payday loans, yet should you do it?
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