Gary Caffell

Deputy Editor

Gary has over 20 years of experience in journalism, specialising in personal finance for the majority of that time. He has spent nine years at MoneySavingExpert.com, covering a wide range of topics, including energy, banking, savings, credit cards and shopping.

After a brief hiatus to launch a new personal finance website for Future Publishing, Gary has returned to MSE as Deputy Editor. He now oversees all the on-site content and has previously led teams across various verticals, including energy and utilities, money, deals & shopping, and social media.

As a personal finance expert, Gary regularly appears on TV and radio, with features on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC, TalkRadio, ITV News, BBC News, BBC Scotland's The Nine show, BBC local radio and more.

He also regularly gives quoters for a range of national newspapers and magazines and speaks at industry conferences. During the peak of the energy crisis, Gary led a working group of energy suppliers and consumer groups, holding companies to account and ensuring customers were treated fairly and supported as much as possible.

Outside of work he likes to put his MoneySaving skills to the test, whether haggling with his TV provider, or hunting for a great deal on his next holiday.

He also has his hands full with two young children and when he is not enjoying family time, you can likely find him at the Emirates Stadium, where he has a season ticket to watch the Arsenal – his other great passion.

Latest from Gary Caffell

Ofgem asks energy firms to publish all tariffs, after Martin Lewis letter

Energy regulator Ofgem has asked suppliers to clearly publish details of all of their energy tariffs to make it easier for households to understand if a fixed deal is worth switching to. It comes after MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis wrote a letter to Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley urging him to ensure suppliers publish existing customer-only fixes for all to see.

6 July 2023

Octopus has now completed its takeover of Bulb

Octopus Energy finally took on all 1.5 million Bulb customers last night (Tuesday 20 December), after the agreement to transfer the failed firm completed. The takeover deal was initially agreed in October, but was delayed after other energy firms challenged the sale process. If you're a Bulb customer, here's what you need to know.

30 March 2023

Airline Flybe has ceased trading this morning and all flights have been cancelled. Here's what you need to know.

28 January 2023

Energy suppliers commit to offering more help for customers this winter

Energy suppliers have committed to offering more help for struggling consumers this winter after MoneySavingExpert.com, Martin Lewis and representatives from charities Citizens Advice, National Energy Action and StepChange met with CEOs of Ovo, British Gas, Octopus, E.on, EDF and Shell Energy to discuss the crisis facing many households this winter.

7 July 2022

Energy regulator Ofgem is set to crack down on firms hiking direct debits excessively under new proposals announced today. The plans will see existing rules tightened amid concerns suppliers are playing "fast and loose" with direct debit increases and making customers pay more than they need to.

19 June 2022