MoneySavingExpert.com • 9th May 2022

Easyjet or Ryanair passenger? You can claim a refund and £100s in compensation if you're wrongly told your passport isn't valid

Some EasyJet and Ryanair passengers have wrongly been told at the departure gate that they can't board flights because their passports are invalid. If you've been incorrectly turned away but your passport is fit for travel, here's how to get a full refund and £100s in compensation on top. Plus, we confirm the passport rules for European travel.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 6th May 2022

WARNING: British Airways customers should ignore emails related to a fixed rate investment - it's a scam

A number of British Airways customers have emailed MoneySavingExpert.com after receiving bogus emails advertising what appears to be a new sustainable investment product offered by the airline and managed by investment bank Credit Suisse. But you should ignore the email as it's a scam - here's all you need to know.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 4th May 2022

Klarna will share your buy now, pay later borrowing data with Experian and TransUnion from June - here's what it means

Shoppers using Klarna's buy now, pay later (BNPL) services will have their repayment data shared with two of the UK's biggest credit reference agencies from 1 June, so how you manage your repayments could affect your ability to get credit in future.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 3rd May 2022

Sky Mobile customer? You'll be charged to roam in Europe from today

Sky Mobile's two million customers will be charged a £2 a day fee if they use their phone to 'roam' - make calls, send texts and access data outside of a free WiFi network - in Europe from today (3 May).

MoneySavingExpert.com • 3rd May 2022

Martin Lewis: Flight cancelled in the last few weeks? You're likely due £100s in compensation on top of a refund or new flight

MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis is alerting customers of British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair and others who've recently had, or will face, cancellations that they may be entitled to claim £100s per person in compensation on top of refunds and a new flight.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 28th April 2022

Almost 200,000 current accounts switched during first three months of the year – here are the best deals, including up to £175 from HSBC

Almost 200,000 current accounts were switched during the first three months of the year, up two-fifths on the same period in 2021. In total, eight million current account switches have taken place since the free Current Account Switch Service (CASS) was launched in 2013.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 22nd April 2022

Nectar shoppers disappointed after Sainsbury's sends misleading info about its 'Big Points Swap' scheme – here's what's happened

Sainsbury's has admitted it sent misleading information to many of its Nectar card users that wrongly promised it would double the amount of reward points people had accumulated if they cashed them in for vouchers.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 20th April 2022

Flybe takes to the skies again - here's how the airline stacks up in terms of price and rewards

Flybe has begun flying again under new ownership. The regional airline relaunched this month after collapsing in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic. It will now operate the majority of its flights from Birmingham and Belfast, as well as offering selected routes from London Heathrow.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 19th April 2022

Fake reviews, subscription traps and unprotected Christmas savings clubs to be tackled under Government crackdown

Cash saved in Christmas savings clubs is to be protected under new laws, the Government has today (19 April) announced. There are also plans to crack down on fake reviews and 'subscription traps', while the competition regulator's powers will be beefed up in a bid to better protect consumers.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 16th April 2022

Warning: Beware scam calls about the Government’s £150 council tax rebate

Households should beware cold callers asking for their bank account details in order to seemingly pay them the Government’s £150 council tax rebate, as it’s likely to be a scam. MoneySavingExpert.com has seen a number of reports from councils urging residents to beware of fraudsters, while officials have also cautioned households to watch out.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 13th April 2022

Student loan interest rates could rise to 12% for some this September

Student loan interest rates are set to rise for many from September – though the changes are yet to be finalised by the Government. Current students in England and Wales, for example, could see the interest rate they're charged jump from 4.5% to 12%. Many former students with outstanding loans are likely to see rates rise too.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 8th April 2022

Tax office admits to error for self-employed people trying to file their tax returns - here's all you need to know

The UK tax office has admitted to a processing error that meant thousands of self-employed people, who were given grants to help with the fallout from Covid-19, were charged the wrong tax bill. Here's all you need to know.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 6th April 2022

Growing numbers told they won't get £150 council tax rebate this month with further delays expected - but set up your direct debit now

People should brace for the prospect that their £150 council tax rebate might not come in April, with reports of one council informing thousands of residents that a "software issue" is holding the payments up. But make sure you set up a direct debit in the meantime to prevent further delays.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 4th April 2022

Chancellor to ask regulator to investigate credit card and loan APRs after MSE and Martin Lewis campaign

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has backed calls from MoneySavingExpert.com and founder Martin Lewis to make credit card and loan rates fairer and overhaul the rules so that more people get the rate that is advertised rather than being charged a much higher cost of borrowing.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 29th March 2022

NHS prescription costs frozen in England for the first time in 12 years - here are all the details and how to save on your medicine bills

NHS prescription costs will remain frozen at £9.35 an item for the next 12 months. This is welcome news for many but remember to check if you qualify for free prescriptions or if you can save money with a prescription 'season ticket'. See below for more details.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 29th March 2022

Council tax bills to rise from 1 April - here's what's happening and what to do about it

Council tax bills are set to rise for millions of households from 1 April, with the majority seeing total increases of around 3%. We've tips on how to reduce your bill below and a list of how much local councils will charge across England, Scotland and Wales.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 23rd March 2022

Spring Statement 2022: National insurance tax cuts to save workers £330/year from July – plus everything else from today's announcement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes to national insurance contributions (NICs) that will see a typical employee saving over £330 a year from 6 July 2022. The change comes as part of today's Spring Statement, with other key announcements, which we will round up below, including the basic rate of tax being cut by 1 percentage point from April 2024 and fuel duty rates being cut by 5p/litre.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 18th March 2022

Currys trials 'Cash for Trash' scheme offering vouchers for broken tech - how it compares

Currys has this week launched a limited time offer where shoppers can swap broken tech products and smaller white goods in exchange for a £5 or £100 voucher to spend in store or online. But you're likely to earn more recycling broken items elsewhere.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 18th March 2022

Over 74,000 scams axed after 10 million-plus reports to the Government - what to do if you've been scammed

Tens of thousands of scams related to the NHS, online delivery firms and cryptocurrency investments, which often use the face of celebrities, including MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, have been stamped out since a new Government reporting service was set up almost two years ago. Below we have information on how to report a scam.

MoneySavingExpert.com • 8th March 2022

Scam ads to be included in the Online Safety Bill after calls from campaigners including Martin Lewis and MoneySavingExpert

Scam ads are to be included in the Government's Online Safety Bill, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced. It's a win for campaigners, including MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) and its founder Martin Lewis, who had called to get fraudulent advertising included in the new rules.