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Wholesale energy rates have plummeted due to market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on imports to the US, but will household energy bills actually get cheaper? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through the answer in his new video.
15 April 2025
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The Supreme Court is today (Tuesday 1 April) starting its hearing into whether to uphold or overturn the Court of Appeal's surprise ruling that all car finance agreements with hidden commission were unlawful. Yet even if that decision is overturned, some mis-selling payouts are still likely. Here's what you need to know.
1 April 2025
In home display unit for an energy smart meter sitting on a wooden desk
If your energy smart meter isn't automatically sending readings to your supplier like it's supposed to, you may soon be due compensation of £40. Under new proposals from energy regulator Ofgem, suppliers will also have to offer quicker fixes when you report a smart meter issue – though we don't yet know exactly how either of these measures will work in practice.
28 March 2025
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Millions are paying four times too much on their mobile bills – so it's worth checking if you could slash yours to just £2 a month. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how in his video below.
24 March 2025
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis gave evidence to the Commons Energy Committee of MPs on back-billing last week. Energy firms are banned from hitting you with an unexpected bill for energy used over 12 months ago that you haven't been correctly billed for before, but there are over 3,000 complaints to the Ombudsman of just this happening – and that's likely just the tip of the iceberg.
21 March 2025
A summer hat on top of a suitcase at the airport.
If you've booked a holiday and haven't sorted your travel insurance yet, do it NOW. Many leave it until the last minute, but if something happens that stops you going, you won't be able to get your money back, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis warns in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
11 March 2025
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Payouts for mis-sold car finance are one step closer as the financial regulator has announced plans to consult on an industry-wide redress scheme. However, any redress is still dependent on an upcoming Supreme Court case. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what this latest update means for claims.
11 March 2025
 Martin Lewis standing at a lectern giving a talk on behalf of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), a charity set-up and chaired by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, will be given special powers to force the competition watchdog to respond to issues of consumer harm.
27 February 2025
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The Lifetime ISA (LISA) withdrawal fine needs to be removed for first-time buyers purchasing homes above the scheme's £450,000 limit, Martin Lewis has urged. This is the key message the MoneySavingExpert.com founder put to a cross-party group of MPs to consider.
26 February 2025
Someone checking their energy usage on their in-home device
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
20 February 2025

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