Molly Greeves

News & Investigations Reporter

Molly joined MSE in July 2023, bringing with her two years of experience as a consumer writer for Good Housekeeping, Prima, and Red. Her interest in consumer journalism started at university, when she investigated the unacceptable conditions faced by students in rented housing for her student newspaper. This commitment to advocating on behalf of those who have faced unfairness remains central to her career.

Molly has covered a range of personal finance topics, from clarifying shoppers' rights when a company goes into administration to revealing the celebrities most commonly used by fraudsters in scam adverts. After researching the issues faced by carers who owe Carer's Allowance over payments, she became MSE's resident expert on the topic and has played a big role in our campaign to end the earnings cliff-edge.

Her stories have been featured in major outlets such as The Independent, the Evening Standard, the Daily Mirror and The Sun. In 2024, Molly was shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year at the Headline Money Awards.

Outside of work, you can find Molly chipping away at her novel, browsing charity shops or scouring London for the best pastel de nata.

Latest from Molly Greeves

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Got a side hustle trading goods, creating online content or providing a service such as dog walking or delivery driving? New plans from the Government mean you will – in future – be able to earn up to £3,000 without having to submit a self-assessment tax return. But the change may not come in until 2029, and it DOESN'T mean you'll pay less tax. Here's what we know so far.

17 March 2025

A summer hat on top of a suitcase at the airport.

If you've booked a holiday and haven't sorted your travel insurance yet, do it NOW. Many leave it until the last minute, but if something happens that stops you going, you won't be able to get your money back, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis warns in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

11 March 2025

A Chase card next to a phone with the Chase app open.

Chase is making a major change to its popular debit card from Monday 7 April, which will see it restrict the purchases you can earn 1% cashback on – including axing the perk on overseas spending. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has branded the move "bad news" for customers.

5 March 2025

Martin Lewis standing at a lectern giving a talk on behalf of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), a charity set-up and chaired by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, will be given special powers to force the competition watchdog to respond to issues of consumer harm.

27 February 2025

An older woman using the NS&I app on her mobile phone.

NS&I will cut its Premium Bond prize-fund rate to 3.8% from 4% for the April draw and beyond. But this rate was already lagging behind interest rates on standard savings accounts – so if you have Premium Bonds, you may want to consider moving your cash to an interest-paying account.

25 February 2025

A phone with Microsoft 365 open, sitting on top of a laptop.

If you're a Microsoft 365 subscriber paying for Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Word, check if you have auto-renewal turned on, as your price is set to rise by up to £30 a year if so. This is because Microsoft is adding AI software to your package. But we've a way to beat the hike, at least for now. Here's how.

25 February 2025

A woman holding her phone with the Uber app open during her ride.

If you use Uber abroad, you'll soon be charged if you pay using your home currency. The taxi service is set to start charging for currency conversion – highlighting the importance of paying in the local currency with a specialist overseas card to avoid being stung.

21 February 2025

The base rate has been cut to 4.5% from 4.75% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.

11 February 2025

Netflix is raising prices across all of its plans by up to £24 a year for both new and existing subscribers. The increases came into effect for newbies on Thursday 6 February, while existing members will be given 30 days' notice by email.

7 February 2025

Universities in England will be able to charge full-time undergraduate students up to £9,535 a year from 2025/26, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced today (Monday 4 November). Student living loans, also known as maintenance loans, will also rise by 3.1%, in a move MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis called "better than nowt".

31 January 2025

Man and lady at table with laptop looking at paper forms

An online tool to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is still not available despite being announced over a year ago – and the Government has confirmed that it doesn't have a launch date. This means a tricky paper form remains the only way to apply for this crucial protection. Below, we explain how the process is set to change.

28 January 2025

If you're a new or existing My Waitrose loyalty scheme member, you can now claim a free hot drink every day without having to make a purchase. The only catch is that you'll need to bring your own reusable cup in most cases.

27 January 2025

If you're on the Energy Price Cap – like eight in 10 households in England, Scotland and Wales are– your bills are expected to rise by between 3% and 5% from April. But by locking onto a fix now, you can typically save 7% straight away and protect yourself from future hikes for 16 months, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

16 January 2025

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Almost half a million workers are set to see their hourly pay rise by 5% due to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living. Those covered by the scheme will see their pay rise to at least £12.60 an hour, while those in London will get £13.85 an hour.

7 January 2025

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The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.75%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

23 December 2024

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If you're on the State Pension, check NOW if you're eligible for Pension Credit as it's your last chance to apply and still get the Winter Fuel Payment. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has issued an urgent plea to share this message with anyone you know who may be impacted, as it's likely that 700,000 eligible State Pensioners are missing out.

20 December 2024