Haris Armstrong

Deals Writer and Researcher

Haris joined MSE in November 2025 with an NCTJ-accredited MA in News Journalism from Cardiff University. Starting out as an Editorial Intern, he spent his first year gaining experience across MSE's Optimisation, Money Products and News teams, writing and updating guides and covering everything from credit cards to the latest consumer news.

He's now found a more permanent home on the MSE Deals team, where he hunts down bargains, freebies and exclusive offers, helping readers separate the genuinely good deals from those that aren't quite what they seem.

When not at work, Haris spends his time watching his beloved Crystal Palace lose up and down the country (and now in Europe too!).

Latest from Haris Armstrong

Image shows Chancellor John Healey holding the red Budget briefcase outside Number 11

2 November 2026

Pink piggy bank on a table, with an older woman using a calculator beside paperwork and a laptop in the background.

2 November 2026

27 October 2026

Two car buyers sit with a salesperson at a table in a car dealership, looking over paperwork.

27 October 2026

If you're new to credit cards, the idea can be daunting. Yet used correctly, they can provide valuable free protection, a chance to (re)build your credit rating and special 0% deals offer the cheapest way to borrow. This guide explains the different types of cards available and what to watch out for, so you don't get burnt.

23 October 2026

A couple sitting at a table with a laptop and a piggybank looking over paperwork.

21 October 2026

14 October 2026

A blue toy car on a laptop keyboard as a person types in the background.

14 October 2026

A pink piggy bank on a wooden desk or table with an older woman sat with a calculator, laptop and some paperwork in the background.

6 October 2026

23 September 2026

Outside of the Bank of England against a blue sky.

22 September 2026

Papa Johns restaurant exterior with a large red, white and green Papa Johns sign above the window.

11 September 2026

Martin Lewis at a lectern giving a speech with the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute sign behind him.

10 September 2026

There are lots of credit cards and providers out there – and the colour of the card isn't the only difference. This guide helps you through the basics of how to compare cards, what to watch out for, and how to check your eligibility before you apply.

9 September 2026

2 September 2026

Phone contracts for those with poor credit.

Concerned that your less-than-perfect credit record might hinder your prospects of getting a mobile contract? You needn't worry. You can still bag yourself a deal even if your credit history's not perfect... this short guide takes you through it.

12 August 2026