Sarah Monro

Assistant Editor – Features

Sarah's experience

Sarah studied English at the University of Leeds before joining MSE in June 2014 as a Deals Researcher. She is now Assistant Features Editor.

A little more about Sarah

When she's not saving money, Sarah tries to find time to read, keep fit and teach herself to play the guitar, something which has gone unappreciated by all her previous housemates. She also enjoys travelling, usually to escape to warmer climates.

Sarah says...

"I love working at MSE because I get to help people save money, as well as picking up new tips and tricks myself. It's not a bad team either."

Latest from Sarah Monro

Ever returned poor or faulty goods for the shop to simply dismiss your complaint? Now imagine walking down the high street, or contacting the company, this time covered in a glistening suit of consumer rights armour. Read on to find out what your consumer rights are, and what to do if your purchases go wrong.

23 June 2025

If your flight is cancelled, it's important to know you have rights – whether you're reading this at the airport, or it happened weeks ago. You're entitled to a replacement flight or a refund, and potentially up to £520 in compensation on top. Plus, a landmark court ruling has just made it easier for you to claim if your flight was delayed or cancelled due to airline staff sickness. This guide helps you figure out what you might be owed and whether you should make a claim.

3 June 2025

Think there's no such thing as a free lunch? From supermarkets and fast-food chains to high-end restaurants, we've 16 tips to grab free grub (or at least get it super-cheap). Find out which restaurants are doing kids eat free (or for £1), how to get PAID to dine out and more.

2 June 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 £5; 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.

27 May 2025

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.

20 May 2025

Everyone from the UK going to the USA, or just passing through, must fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) form in advance. There's heightened security at the border, so it's crucial to ensure your travel docs are in order. This guide explains what an ESTA is, how to get it, what to be wary of and how to avoid paying more than the official $21-per-person fee.

19 May 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.

16 May 2025

A family of four could spend £250+ extra to guarantee they sit together on return flights – yet unless your heart's set on particular seats, it's usually unnecessary. Here's how to sit together for free on a basic economy ticket.

16 May 2025

If your flight is delayed, it's important to know you have rights – whether you're reading this at the airport, or it happened weeks ago. And if it's delayed for more than three hours, you may be entitled to up to £520 in compensation – provided the delay was the airline's fault. Thanks to a landmark court ruling, it's now much easier to claim if your flight was delayed due to airline staff sickness.

16 May 2025

Booking a package holiday can offer valuable protection. Plus they can also slash the cost of going away, particularly if you're heading to a popular beach destination. This guide looks at what protection they give, when's best to book, where to go and how to weigh up if all-inclusive is worth it.

15 May 2025

If you're planning a holiday abroad, don't just wing it. This guide has lots of hidden tricks to save you money from airport parking and data roaming to hotels and holiday cash.

14 May 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.

12 May 2025

Booking early is usually the best way to keep car hire costs down, but over the last two years we've also seen lots of instances of last-minute bookings being cheapest. 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.

9 May 2025

The free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being phased out following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. In its place you can now get the similar, free Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). You can still use an EHIC for now, but if you've not got one, you'll normally need to apply for a GHIC. Both cards get free or discounted medical care in all EU countries and Switzerland.

9 May 2025

A fifth of households in the UK are privately rented and the costs can be staggering. The average rent in England is now £1,381 a month, and £2,235 a month in London. In February 2025, the average private rent in Great Britain was £1,326 a month. We've 50+ tips to help you rent a home cheaply and safely – including how to check your deposit's protected, furnish your flat for free and more.

6 May 2025

Voters across the UK must show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including local and general elections. This guide explains what forms of ID are accepted, what to do if you don't have ID, and the deadlines to heed. As Martin says: "Voting is one of the biggest consumer decisions any of us will ever make. It affects our pockets, environment, locality and quality of living. So it's important to vote, or you lose your right to whinge."

1 May 2025