Sophie King

News Reporter

Sophie joined MSE in August 2021 after working at trade magazine Professional Adviser for nearly three years as a senior reporter. During the first lockdown, and while furloughed, Sophie extended her writing experience by working for contraceptive platform The Lowdown. The content she wrote certainly differed from her usual personal finance stories!

In her spare time, Sophie attempts to keep a solid fitness routine (albeit unsuccessfully) and also takes care of several dogs including a cocker spaniel puppy and a cockapoo.

Latest from Sophie King

The financial regulator has told lenders that they must ensure they are not overcharging customers and are treating them fairly as the cost of living crisis worsens.

16 June 2022

Action Fraud, which collects reports of fraud on behalf of the police, has issued a warning for people to beware of fake text messages claiming to be from Ofgem, the energy regulator, which offers bogus £400 rebates. But this is a scam and you should not reply to it.

15 June 2022

Marcus customers who have a savings account or cash ISA can get a bonus rate of 0.25% added to their accounts for 12 months BUT only if you activate it – below we explain how to do so.

13 June 2022

Thousands of Nationwide customers whose debit cards expire at the end of this month have been sent replacement cards that don't work.

9 June 2022

A technical glitch has left hundreds of Chase customers unable to transfer money out of their accounts. Payments were frozen this week, with several users waiting hours and even days for money to transfer.

9 June 2022

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Most MoneySavers WON'T risk going on holiday abroad without travel insurance, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. However, those holidaying in the UK said they are less likely to take out an insurance policy.

9 June 2022

Almost two thirds (61%) of MoneySavers do most of their shopping online, compared with just over a quarter (27%) who prefer to shop in store (and the rest said they didn't have a preference), a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found.

9 June 2022

Some 400,000 households in Scotland will receive £50 annually to help towards winter heating costs, irrespective of weather conditions. It replaces the Cold Weather Payment, which only pays out if temperatures fall below zero degrees over seven consecutive days.

7 June 2022

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Online fashion retailer Missguided has fallen into administration but will still continue to trade until a complete sale of the business is completed. Here's what it means for your refund and return rights.

31 May 2022

Co-op has lowered the price of its meal deal from £3.75 to £3.50 for members of its loyalty scheme, but it's increased the price for non-members from £3.75 to £4. Here's how it compares.

30 May 2022

If you're applying for a loan, or have recently done so, watch out if you're asked to pay an upfront fee. Scammers have been increasingly tricking people into paying an 'advance fee' - and sometimes multiple fees - for a loan they will never end up getting. Here's what to watch out for.

29 May 2022

John Lewis has partnered with rental clothing brand The Little Loop to this week launch a subscription rental service for children's clothes. Shoppers will pay a monthly, quarterly or six-month fee to borrow between six and 14 items a month for babies and children up to the age of 12. This won't be money saving for everyone, but we explain everything you need to know below.

27 May 2022

Morrisons has increased the cost of its meal deal by 50p from £3 to £3.50, making it the fourth major retailer to up prices this year. Here's how it compares.

23 May 2022

Three's £2 a day roaming charges come into effect from today (Monday 23 May) for holidaymakers who wish to use their normal monthly allowance in Europe. The change will affect new and upgrading pay-monthly and Sim-only customers.

22 May 2022

£17 million of unspent Tesco Clubcard vouchers to expire this month

Some £17 million worth of unused Tesco Clubcard vouchers is set to expire at the end of this month. If your vouchers are affected, you need to either use them by 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 May or use our trick to extend them.

19 May 2022

Boots and Co-op are the latest retailers to increase the price of their meal deals. Boots has upped costs from £3.39 to £3.59, and from £3.99 to £4.19 in its London shops, while Co-op's meal deal has jumped from £3.50 to £3.75.

18 May 2022