Guy Anker

Deputy Editor & Head of Operations

Guy manages the Editorial team (which writes the content on MSE) and is one of the site's editors, ensuring guides, the weekly email and news stories are in tiptop shape. He also regularly appears on radio and TV as a spokesperson for MSE. He joined MSE in December 2008 after a year as assistant producer on Martin Lewis' It Pays to Watch on Channel 5. Before that, he was a personal finance reporter at the Daily Mail.

His MoneySaving skills are best demonstrated when haggling. He never misses a chance to get a few quid off when shopping for clothes or to cut his digital TV and mobile phone bills by playing the 'I'm going to cancel my account' card.

Latest from Guy Anker

The Government has decided to appeal a High Court ruling which stated its plans to cut solar panel subsidies were "legally flawed".

3 January 2012

Rail fares rise by an average of 5.9% today, but some commuters will find their season tickets soar by almost 11%.

2 January 2012

The Government is to block firms from using "hidden" credit and debit card surcharges to ramp up the price of flights, concert tickets and other goods.

23 December 2011

Redress paid to victims of payment protection insurance mis-selling has hit £1 billion in 2011, new figures show.

21 December 2011

A number of banks will end the controversial practice of charging their debit card customers to take out foreign currency from a bureau de change in the UK, following an agreement with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

20 December 2011

Co-operative Energy has become the latest energy minnow to announce plans to cut gas and electricity prices due to the falling costs it pays for energy. But customers of the big six, which represent the vast majority, shouldn't get too excited.

19 December 2011

A wide-ranging shake-up of the mortgage market was unveiled by the financial services regulator today, aiming to prevent a return of irresponsible lending and stop borrowers taking out unaffordable deals.

19 December 2011

British Gas energy customers with an online account can now alter their direct debit payments each month via the web.

17 December 2011

Royal Mail says you should post a second class letter or parcel by tomorrow to ensure it arrives by Christmas.

16 December 2011

Train prices rise on 2 January but some passengers only have until this Monday to benefit from the current, lower rates.

16 December 2011

Consumers can now get permanently free access to their credit report, which can tell them if they're likely to be accepted for a credit card, loan or mortgage.

15 December 2011

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed plans to sell 632 branches to the Co-operative Bank, so what does this mean for customers?

15 December 2011

The Airmiles reward scheme completely shuts on Thursday evening, leaving passengers with just hours to exchange points for free flights. However, there is no guarantee your chosen flight will be available.

13 December 2011

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Financial Education for Young People today launches its report calling for compulsory money lessons in schools.

12 December 2011

Ofcom says Orange does not have a case to answer after the phone giant announced plans to hit millions of pay monthly mobile customers with price hikes. However, it has left the door open for customers to lodge individual complaints.

9 December 2011

Major banks are making changes to their basic accounts that could push more consumers out of the banking system, a consumer lobby group has said.

8 December 2011