September 2022

Energy bills will be capped at £2,500 a year for a typical household from 1 October 2022 for the next two winters, Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced. A £400 energy rebate will also continue to be paid as planned from October. Here's MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' round-up.

The British Gas Energy Support Fund has today (Monday 12 September) reopened applications for grants of up to £1,500 to help customers struggling with their energy bills. But funds are limited, and applications should be made as soon as possible. Here's what you need to know.

Boots has launched an 'Everyday' range aimed at providing essentials to those on a budget. Items available include toothpaste, shampoo and sanitary products for less than £1.50 each. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere as it's not always cheapest. Here's what you need to know.

The fare for single bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 between 1 January and 31 March next year, while in Scotland rail fares will be frozen until at least March 2023, both in an effort to help tackle the cost of living crisis. The bus fare cap will only apply to single journeys but the Department for Transport (DfT) said the move could save passengers an average of £3 per single fare.

If you're an Amazon Classic or Platinum cardholder, then watch out as your card may stop working sooner than expected. The original date of January 2023 has been brought forward and, for some, their cards will stop working as soon as October. Here's what's happening. 

Savings app Chip will start charging customers using its standard free account for certain features, including its popular 'auto-saving' function, from 12 October. Below we explain what's happening and alternative accounts to consider. 

Ovo Energy has announced a new support package for its customers, which will kick in this winter. Crucially, it plans to introduce a payment holiday for prepayment customers in debt from 1 October. Other measures include increasing the amount of emergency credit prepay users can get, offering free energy saving products and boiler services, plus additional funding for its grants scheme. 

If you stayed at home to care for family, as far back as 1978, your national insurance (NI) record may have been hit with errors that could see you missing out on £1,000s in state pension payments. Below we explain how to check and claim.  

Shoppers who use the 'Lidl Plus' loyalty app will need to spend more to earn the biggest discounts under a shake-up to the scheme, which takes effect today.