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

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.

5 January 2026

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.

5 January 2026

Man holding up a red jumper with a Christmas pudding on it in front of his face.

Whether it's a Christmas jumper that doesn't fit or a gadget you'll never use, chances are at some point you've received a present you don't want. But there's no need to let it go to waste – this guide explains how to return it, sell it, regift it or just give it away.

29 December 2025

Avios points can be your golden ticket to cheap flights. Plus, if you get really creative, there are a host of ways to boost your points stash so you can watch your savings really take off. We've pulled together our top tips to earning and spending Avios.

22 December 2025

Christmas is often a time for exchanging gifts, sharing food and spending time with family. But there are many who are less fortunate and less able to celebrate, from those sleeping rough to elderly people living alone. If you want to do some good this year, by donating your time or money, we've a long list of ways you can help out those in need.

22 December 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 December 2025

cheap online shopping using price comparison websites

Want to find the best deals online? This compendium of cheap online shopping tricks shows you how. We've 41 top tips, including how to get price-drop emails, compare prices at speed, spot hidden brand sales and much more.

15 December 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.

20 November 2025

White plane with orange Easyjet branding on the side.

Easyjet is one of the UK's biggest airlines – and if you know what you're doing, there's a host of clever tricks to help you lower your costs. But always compare against the best alternatives using our Cheap flights guide, and see our 20 Ryanair tips for more budget-flight cost-cutting.

4 November 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.

3 November 2025

Are you sitting on a small fortune in household waste? Stop throwing out your old loo roll tubes, jam jars and wine corks – you might be flushing cash down the toilet. Surprisingly, there are people out there willing to PAY for what you normally chuck away.

15 September 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.

12 August 2025

Hay fever is not to be sneezed at. Dust and pollen allergies can be hard on the pocket as well as the nose, but you can get exactly the same allergy relief for less than half the price big brands will charge. Find dirt-cheap generic equivalents of your hay fever medication, then cut the cost further with online deals.

22 July 2025

You've booked your trip, packed your bags and learned a bit of the lingo... but have you checked up on any local laws or customs that might catch you out on your holiday? While some may seem strange based on the culture here, they may of course be perfectly sensible based on cultures elsewhere – though we're not sure what to make of compulsory 'budgie smugglers' in some swimming pools in France.

15 July 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.

10 July 2025

It's possible to make some extra cash just by playing games on your mobile. Perfect for lazing by the pool over the summer holidays (or in front of the TV at home). We've got everything you need to know below.

8 July 2025