Laura Foulger

Features Writer

Laura comes from a background in copywriting, blogger outreach, and theatre reviewing. Her MSE era spans four different teams, but now finds her settled comfortably in the Features team. There, she's the go-to honcho for budget travel, cheap theatre tickets, consumer rights and student MoneySaving.

She's also blogged about how to maximise your foodbank donations, make homemade Christmas decorations and turn your flat into a house plant jungle. The latter developed out of the many plant-cutting swaps she's hosted at MSE Towers over the years.

Latest from Laura Foulger

Many see going to the theatre as an expensive treat or unaffordable luxury, and while it's true that prices for hot-ticket shows can be eye-watering, there are ways to cut costs and make it a cheap night out. Here are our top tips and tricks for getting your bum on a seat for less...

17 April 2025

If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport is still valid – and even if it is, do extra checks if it's more than 10 years old, or you're in the last six months before it expires. We've full info on what to check, the cheapest way to apply for a passport if you need a new one, and how to avoid shyster sites charging extra for 'checking' services.

10 April 2025

Pricey pills and health treatments can leave your wallet feeling woozy, so it's time for a MoneySaving medical. For starters, are you one of the estimated 872,000 patients who overpaid for prescriptions in 2023/24 by not getting a 'season ticket'? Other top tips include how to get a free or cheap flu jab and the best drink to help the (generic) medicine go down.

26 March 2025

If your flight is delayed there are specific rules UK and EU airlines have to follow to make sure you're looked after. This guide looks at what your rights are if you're stuck at the airport, and how you can claim for any food or hotel costs you have to shell out for due to the delay.

21 March 2025

Are you always throwing out food that's gone off? Global environmental NGO WRAP worked out that a household of four chucks away, on average, £1,000 of good food each year. So if you're prone to emptying your fridge into the bin, we've 14 tips to help you stop throwing food (and money) away.

17 March 2025

It's more door-to-door than train travel, more scenic than the tube and cheaper than either – plus, some run all night. We often complain about bus travel, but where'd we be without it? Find out how to make the most of it with our guide.

12 March 2025

Many of us will spend £1,000s on period-related products over the years. So we've tips and tricks to help you save, from freebies to reusable options (including period pants from £6; they're no longer subject to VAT). Plus if you're in financial trouble and struggling to afford these basic necessities, we show where to go for help.

7 March 2025

White plane with orange Easyjet branding on the side.

Easyjet is one of the UK's biggest airlines – and if you know what you're doing, there's a host of clever tricks to help you lower your costs. But always compare against the best alternatives using our Cheap flights guide, and see our 20 Ryanair tips for more budget-flight cost-cutting.

7 March 2025

The field of AI has advanced like a digital tsunami in recent years. While it's wise to be wary (watch out for the scams), it's also a powerhouse of potential. It's a (widely) free technology that's not going anywhere, so we want to show you how to benefit from it. If you've already dipped your toes with ChatGPT or the MSE App chatbot, here's what to try next.

11 February 2025

Leave it till the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high – but plan ahead and book the right way and savings can soar. We've loads of clever tricks to help you find cheap holiday destinations, book flights at the right time and more.

28 January 2025

Old-fashioned holiday cottage covered in climbing plants.

Here we set out the key steps to bagging a bargain bed in the UK, plus clever ways to save even more, including the best day to bag a deal, staying at universities – or even kipping in a canal boat or castle.

28 January 2025

Going away is great – airports can be anything but. Rather than endure the chaos of departures, you could try getting free or cheap access to airport lounges. While these aren't always MoneySaving, if you're going to book one anyway, read our top tips to see if you can cut the cost.

27 January 2025

Hotel room with a double bed and brown, beige and wood furnishings.

Never assume hotel or hostel prices are fixed. We've 20+ tips for bagging cheap accommodation, including cashback, how to grab special opening rates, and exploit free cancellation policies.

24 January 2025

Car hire prices sky-rocketed from 2019, but recent data suggests prices are beginning to fall. Although it's usually possible to keep hire costs down by booking early, we've also seen lots of instances of last-minute bookings being cheapest these last two years. Either way, DON'T leave it till you get there. In this four-step guide we take you through the booking process, walk you round the potential pitfalls and reveal top tips for when you actually collect the car.

22 January 2025

Call centre workers are often the front line of your interaction with a company. That makes them experts in getting the best out of a call, from dialling shortcuts to the best times to ring. We asked for your call centre insider tips on MSE and Martin's social accounts and have rounded up our favourites.

21 January 2025

Christmas is often a time for exchanging gifts, sharing food and spending time with family. But there are many who are less fortunate and less able to celebrate, from those sleeping rough to elderly people living alone. If you want to do some good this year, by donating your time or money, we've a long list of ways you can help out those in need.

23 December 2024