Latest from Petar Lekarski
Cut energy use to earn rewards
Energy suppliers are relaunching schemes that pay customers to cut their electricity use at peak times this winter, as part of an ongoing 'Demand Flexibility Service' trial by the National Grid ESO. MSE explains how these initiatives work, who's eligible and how you can sign up.
24 September 2024
Diesel emission claims
Discover more about diesel emission claims, relating to VW, Mercedes and more, in this full guide from Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.
3 September 2024
Travel insurance for UK holidays
Not sure if you need travel insurance for your UK staycation? Read this MoneySavingExpert guide to find out how travel insurance could come in handy during your holiday.
21 June 2024
Rent increases (Northern Ireland)
Rents in Northern Ireland have been rising sharply, going up even faster than in other parts of the UK. This MoneySavingExpert.com guide takes you through when your rent can and can't be put up, how to challenge an increase and where to get one-on-one help.
11 June 2024
Rent increases (England)
Rents in England are going up at their fastest rate in over a decade. This MoneySavingExpert guide takes you through when your rent can and can't be put up, how to challenge an increase and where to get one-on-one help.
11 June 2024
Turning 18? What to do with your Child Trust Fund
Child Trust Funds locked cash away until children born between Sep 2002 and Jan 2011 turned 18. This guide from MoneySavingExpert has everything teens (and their parents) need to know, including the best ways to make the most of the cash.
26 March 2024
Chase cuts rate on popular 5.1% boosted saver – should you ditch and switch?
Chase has cut the rates on its linked easy-access 'boosted saver' and standard saver accounts by 0.25 percentage points.
13 August 2024
Warning: Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland customer? Your overdraft fees may be rising from TODAY – full help and who's affected
The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says most customers will be charged the same or less under its shake-up – but others will pay more, and some Club Lloyds customers will see their rate nearly double.
2 August 2024
Martin Lewis: The Chancellor is restricting Winter Fuel Payment to just those on benefits – that’s too narrow a group
Winter Fuel Payments are to be restricted to those on benefits and Pension Credit, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. But MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has urged the Chancellor to include a wider group, and ensure that the Government leaves no stone unturned ensuring the 800,000 eligible who miss out on Pension Credit get it.
29 July 2024
Twitter/X users report bizarre glitch that takes them to MSE's car finance reclaim page – but we AREN'T behind this
Users of the social media platform have reported that tapping on any image, video or link unexpectedly takes them to our car finance free reclaim page. To be clear: this isn't an advert, we aren't behind it, and we've reported it to X to investigate.
29 July 2024
Buy now, pay later regulation confirmed by new Government – but timeline remains unclear
Regulation of the buy now, pay later sector WILL go ahead, the new Government has confirmed. It means consumers will finally get much-needed safeguards on BNPL purchases, as well as protection from unsustainable borrowing.
26 July 2024
Martin Lewis: Confused by the difference between the 'two-child benefit cap' and limits on Child Benefit? An explainer
Confused by the 'two-child benefit limit'? Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explain what it really means in a short and simple video.
23 July 2024
Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, the minimum you have to repay each month is likely being cut this month, as the bank is changing how repayments are set for millions of customers.
23 July 2024
Sainsbury's shopper? Check if you can get an easy Nectar points boost with its returning offer
If you have a Nectar card, you may be able to earn a few quid's worth of extra points over the next few weeks, as Sainsbury's has brought back its 'shop for points' promotion for some members.
16 July 2024
Money transfer firm Small World collapses into administration leaving some without access to vital funds – here's what you need to know
Money transfer firm Small World has collapsed into administration leaving many, particularly those in developing countries from reports we've seen, without access to vital cash they've been sent by friends and family in the UK.
12 July 2024
Base rate held at 5.25% again – but with a possible cut in August, what does it mean for your mortgage and savings?
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% for the seventh time in a row – but with some economists and traders still predicting a rate cut in August, there could be a knock on impact on mortgage and savings rates.
25 June 2024