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The top 10 ways households cut their energy use to earn rewards – and which firms paid the most
In a major survey of 3,000 people, MoneySavingExpert.com today reveals which firms paid customers the most to cut energy during peak times last winter, and how people did it. Crucially, despite most saying they earned less than £20 in total for their efforts, the majority WOULD sign up again.
7 November 2023
Tesco Mobile to charge customers for data roaming in Europe from next year
Tesco Mobile is to start charging new and recently joining pay-monthly customers to use their mobiles in Europe from 2024.
25 October 2023
E.on Next to cut winter bills by up to 50% for some customers on low incomes – here's what's happening
E.on Next is launching a new support scheme for some of its existing customers on low incomes or with medical needs.
13 October 2023
Virgin Media to hike prices by 13.8% for millions of customers – but you can leave penalty-free
Millions of Virgin Media broadband, TV and home phone customers will see their bills increase this spring by an average of 13.8%.
20 September 2023
School uniform grants – check if you can reduce costs by up to £200 with support from your council
We've searched through council websites to find which offer school uniform grants – check to see if you qualify and what you could get.
29 August 2023
Easier broadband switching for Virgin Media customers and others delayed – here's what you need to know
Broadband customers switching to or from cable networks including Virgin Media, Hyperoptic and others will still have to contact both their new and existing provider when moving across, as plans to introduce easier 'one touch' switching from April 2023 have been delayed.
14 August 2023
The new bank branches: seven 'banking hubs' now up and running across the UK as latest opens in Scotland
The newest hub in Carnoustie, Scotland opened this week – and more than 60 other hubs are planned for locations around the UK.
9 August 2023
Disability cost of living payments paid to millions – here's who qualifies and what to do if you haven't got the money
Over six million disabled people claiming certain benefits have now been sent a one-off £150 cost of living payment.
7 August 2023
Gov.uk giving false and misleading information to students applying for loans and their parents – Martin Lewis calls for urgent correction
It could mean students miss out on £100s or even £1,000s in support they're entitled to.
28 July 2023
All London primary age children to get free school meals for a year from September – here's what we know
Every primary age child in London will get free school meals in the 2023/24 academic year, as part of a new scheme introduced by the Mayor of London.
27 July 2023
Buy now, pay later regulation still urgently needed warns Martin Lewis – as report suggests vital new laws could be shelved
Plans to give buy now, pay later users much-needed new rights and protections should not be scrapped, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has urged.
18 July 2023
WARNING: Beware frightening new 'deepfake' Martin Lewis video scam promoting a fake 'Elon Musk investment' – it's not real
Beware a terrifying new scam featuring a 'deepfake' video of Martin Lewis purportedly promoting a fake Elon Musk trading website, it's not real.
7 July 2023
First Direct debit card goes fee-free for overseas spending meaning near-perfect exchange rates
First Direct has scrapped all fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals on its debit card for both new and existing customers, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
30 June 2023
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Mortgage lenders agree to offer more flexible support to struggling borrowers after Martin Lewis meeting with Chancellor
The new measures include allowing homeowners to increase their mortgage term or switch to interest-only repayments temporarily without any impact on their credit scores, reflecting the extra support MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has been calling for since last autumn.
27 June 2023
Urgent: On non-smart prepay for energy? You have until 30 June to use or lose your £400 Government help vouchers
Over 1.7 million vouchers (15%) – worth over £110 million in total – have yet to be redeemed, according to the latest official statistics.
26 June 2023
Royal British Legion offering veterans and their families grants of up to £1,200 to help pay bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply
The UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting the armed forces community has today launched a grant scheme for veterans and their families who are struggling to pay their energy bills.
23 June 2023