Laura Berry

Assistant Deals Editor

After moving to London from Suffolk in early 2016, Laura first joined MSE in the User Relations team, answering queries from Cheap Energy Club users. In April 2018 she moved to the Deals team as a Deals Researcher & Writer, where among lots of other things, she looks after our glasses deals, Cheap Gyms guide and high street sales.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys going to the gym and is currently training for her first half-marathon. She's always looking for a discount for a meal out or a new way to get hold of some cheap shoes (for research, of course!).

Latest from Laura Berry

If you're looking to learn a new skill or broaden your knowledge, we've rounded up some free ways to learn something new. There are tons of free online and app-based resources that can help you learn and develop new skills in a fun way, from free courses, to tutorials and quizzes – and all can be done from the comfort of home.

18 February 2025

If McDonald's is your go-to fast food favourite, we've rounded up the ways you can save – though we must stress, please eat responsibly.

21 January 2025

The Airtime (formerly Airtime Rewards) cashback app is an easy way to get money off your mobile bill with O2, EE, Vodafone and others. Link your bank account to it and it automatically tracks your spending at 200+ retailers and gives you 1% to 15% cashback at them. Better still, you can often use it alongside other cashback sites such as Quidco and Topcashback, so in most cases it's a hassle-free no-brainer. Let's run through it...

16 December 2024

There's a glimmer of summer for most of us this week (and this year, we'll take any warm-ish, non-rainy weather we can get!). So, with an abundance of optimism, we've rounded up the hottest summer and outdoor offers. Scorching deals include 5* UVA sun cream from £2.50, £3 fans, cheap BBQs and more.

1 July 2024

If you've shopped at Ikea, you'll know how easily costs can add up when you pop in for a specific item and leave hours later with a car full of cacti and scented candles. So here are our tips to make your Ikea visits more efficient – and cheaper – including its furniture 'buyback' scheme, where to find ex-display or mildly damaged bargains, and how to get free tea and coffee.

12 March 2024

If you've got Christmas gifts to stock up on, you might be best buying on Black Friday rather than planning a last-minute dash around the shops. New MoneySavingExpert.com research has found that, last year, the prices of more than half of the 50 popular items we checked were cheaper on Black Friday compared to on 23 December.

15 November 2022

There are many versions of the classic Monopoly game these days but one that many fast-foodies look forward to each year is McDonald's Monopoly. If you're going to eat under the golden arches or order a McDelivery, this promo can be a fun way to win a 'free' bite to eat, or if you're lucky, something bigger.

6 September 2022

Fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular accessories over the last few years – Martin himself uses a tracker to tally his average 25,437 steps a day. These days, they’re a lot more than a posh pedometer, but with increasing features have come increasing price tags – with some costing up to £280.

18 January 2022

With QR codes being used more and more, and some venues starting to require vaccine confirmation for entry, keeping your phone charged up to ensure life runs smoothly has become more important than ever.

4 August 2021

Giant pub chain Wetherspoon is popular with those wanting cheap drinks and no-fuss food at a decent price. Many of its 900+ pubs are housed in grandiose buildings steeped in history – and let's not forget those jazzy (some might say garish) carpets which are so renowned, they have their own Instagram page.

16 September 2019

Ray-Bans aren’t exactly MoneySaving, but as they’re one of the most popular sunglasses brands we know many will buy 'em anyway, so we’ve a round-up of tips and tricks to cut costs.

12 August 2019

The Daily Mail markets these as £15 per person holidays, but you can actually bag a family break at a UK holiday park from £43 for four people when you collect passwords in the Daily Mail.

14 July 2019

Littlewoods and Very.co.uk are both essentially online 'department stores' and they're owned by the same parent company, Shop Direct. The two sites look very similar, and while the product ranges aren't always identical, there's a lot of crossover. So you can surely buy from either and it makes no difference… right? WRONG!

20 May 2019

We all want to make our money go further, and signing up for retailers’ loyalty schemes or newsletters can be a great way to do this and even earn yourself ‘free’ money. However, did you know there’s often more to these schemes than earning points?

1 May 2019

With the return of The Great British Bake Off last week, many have been bitten by the baking bug - whether that's making cakes or just eating them. Yet baking can often become quite expensive once you start looking at all the ingredients you'll need.

3 September 2018