Petar Lekarski

Assistant Editor – News & Investigations

Petar joined MoneySavingExpert in 2019, but his passion for all things MoneySaving goes back much further – as evidenced by his 'Part of the furniture' badge on the MSE Forum.

He developed his in-depth knowledge of bank accounts, credit cards, loans and savings in the Money team before moving across to MSE News. He has written about a wide range of personal finance topics, covering everything from mobile roaming charges to supermarket loyalty schemes to railcards.

In 2021, Petar researched and wrote MSE's comprehensive and massively popular guide to diesel emissions legal claims, and he continues to maintain it as the cases progress.

Petar has also worked directly with Martin Lewis as his researcher, supporting the MoneySavingExpert with his eponymous ITV show and other media appearances over a period of 18 months.

When he's not polishing prose or crunching numbers, you'll find Petar at the cinema, eating spicy food or cycling around London on a rented bike. He also enjoys playing video games, bouldering and lists of three.

Latest from Petar Lekarski

A review into mid-contract price hikes on mobile and broadband bills has been launched by the telecoms regulator, amid concerns that providers aren't being clear enough about what customers can expect to pay during the full length of their contract.

9 February 2023

Nectar cardholders can get between 50 and 5,000 extra points – worth 25p to £25 – when shopping at Sainsbury's tomorrow (Saturday 4 February). But you'll need to spend at least £20 and do so at a larger store, as the offer is not available at any of Sainsbury's 800 Local outlets. Here's what you need to know.

7 February 2023

Over seven million Brits saved on their passport applications by applying online instead of using a paper form last year – but more than a million missed out, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) can reveal. If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, here's how to renew it for less.

3 February 2023

If you're pregnant or have a child under the age of four, and you're on a low income, you may be eligible for a Healthy Start prepaid card offering at least £4.25 a week to spend on healthy food, milk and vitamins. But more than 215,000 people are missing out – here's how to check if you're eligible and apply.

2 February 2023

The average annual water bill in England and Wales is set to rise by around £31 a year (7.5%) from April, industry body Water UK has announced today. But prices will vary depending on where you live and some will see much larger increases. Meanwhile, those in Scotland will see bills rise by £19 a year (5%).

2 February 2023

If you're a parent thinking about how you might be able to help your child with their university costs, MoneySavingExpert.com's founder Martin Lewis has an important warning for you, which he shared in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Watch the clip below or read on to see what Martin said.

1 February 2023

If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, renew it now – as application fees are due to rise by about 9% tomorrow (Thursday 2 February).

1 February 2023

Over a million households and businesses have joined energy firm schemes that pay you to cut your usage at peak times, with two official energy cutting events taking place last week. Below we explain how these schemes work, which energy suppliers are offering them and how you can sign up.

31 January 2023

Barclays has announced yet another round of bank branch closures, with 15 more locations set to shut in the spring – in addition to the 15 it announced earlier this month. The latest closures now mean Barclays will close at least 41 branches by the end of the year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

30 January 2023

Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use at the supermarket chain.

27 January 2023

Lloyds Banking Group has announced another round of bank branch closures, with 18 more Halifax locations and 22 more Lloyds outlets set to shut between April and June this year. The latest closures mean the two banks will close at least 59 branches by the end of the year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

24 January 2023

Cold weather payments worth £25 have once again been triggered for residents in dozens of postcode areas across England and Wales, amid freezing conditions. For some, this will be the third £25 payment this winter – meaning those eligible will get £75 in total. The payments are designed to help households pay for energy bills when temperatures plummet.

23 January 2023

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Energy companies have been called on to voluntarily stop the practice of forcibly moving customers to prepayment meters without taking every step to support households struggling to pay bills first. The message has been put forward in a letter to firms from business and energy secretary, Grant Shapps. It follows a reported surge in households being moved to prepayment meters over recent months.

22 January 2023

TSB has announced it will shut nine branches in May – its first round of closures this year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

19 January 2023

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If you're one of the millions of people booking holidays right now, MoneySavingExpert.com's founder Martin Lewis has an important warning for you, which he shared in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Watch the clip below or read on to see what Martin said.

18 January 2023

Around 1.3 million Sky Mobile customers who are out of contract will see their prices rise by £1 a month, an average of 9%, from 14 February. It's the first time in five years the provider has raised prices on any of its mobile plans, but you can try to haggle or leave penalty-free. If you're still in contract, you won't be affected.

16 January 2023