Laura Foulger

Senior Features Writer

Laura comes from a background in copywriting, blogger outreach, and theatre reviewing. Her MSE era spans four different teams, but now finds her settled comfortably in the Features team. There, she's the go-to honcho for budget travel, cheap theatre tickets, consumer rights and student MoneySaving.

She's also blogged about how to maximise your foodbank donations, make homemade Christmas decorations and turn your flat into a house plant jungle. The latter developed out of the many plant-cutting swaps she's hosted at MSE Towers over the years.

Latest from Laura Foulger

Christmas is often a time for exchanging gifts, sharing food and spending time with family. But there are many who are less fortunate and less able to celebrate, from those sleeping rough to elderly people living alone. If you want to do some good this year, by donating your time or money, we've a long list of ways you can help out those in need.

11 December 2025

Pricey pills and health treatments can leave your wallet feeling woozy, so it's time for a MoneySaving medical. For starters, are you one of the estimated 872,000 patients who overpaid for prescriptions in 2023/24 by not getting a 'season ticket'? Other top tips include how to get a free or cheap flu jab and the best drink to help the (generic) medicine go down.

9 December 2025

Many see going to the theatre as an expensive treat or unaffordable luxury, and while it's true that prices for hot-ticket shows can be eye-watering, there are ways to cut costs and make it a cheap night out. Here are our top tips and tricks for getting your bum on a seat for less...

12 November 2025

Leave it till the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high – but plan ahead and book the right way and savings can soar. We've loads of clever tricks to help you find cheap holiday destinations, book flights at the right time and more.

4 November 2025

Booking early is usually the best way to keep car hire costs down, but over the last two years we've also seen lots of instances of last-minute bookings being cheapest. Either way, DON'T leave it till you get there. In this four-step guide we take you through the booking process, walk you round the potential pitfalls and reveal top tips for when you actually collect the car.

4 November 2025

White plane with orange Easyjet branding on the side.

Easyjet is one of the UK's biggest airlines – and if you know what you're doing, there's a host of clever tricks to help you lower your costs. But always compare against the best alternatives using our Cheap flights guide, and see our 20 Ryanair tips for more budget-flight cost-cutting.

4 November 2025

Are you always throwing out food that's gone off? Global environmental NGO WRAP worked out that a household of four chucks away, on average, £1,000 of good food each year. So if you're prone to emptying your fridge into the bin, we've 14 tips to help you stop throwing food (and money) away.

30 September 2025

If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport is still valid – and even if it is, do extra checks if it's more than 10 years old, or you're in the last six months before it expires. We've full info on what to check, the cheapest way to apply for a passport if you need a new one, and how to avoid shyster sites charging extra for 'checking' services.

2 September 2025

A family of four could spend £250+ extra to guarantee they sit together on return flights – yet unless your heart's set on particular seats, it's usually unnecessary. Here's how to sit together for free on a basic economy ticket.

15 July 2025

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10 July 2025

Old-fashioned holiday cottage covered in climbing plants.

Here we set out the key steps to bagging a bargain bed in the UK, plus clever ways to save even more, including the best day to bag a deal, staying at universities – or even kipping in a canal boat or castle.

10 July 2025

Call centre workers are often the front line of your interaction with a company. That makes them experts in getting the best out of a call, from dialling shortcuts to the best times to ring. We asked for your call centre insider tips on MSE and Martin's social accounts and have rounded up our favourites.

7 July 2025

Many of us will spend £1,000s on period-related products over the years. So we've tips and tricks to help you save, from freebies to reusable options (including period pants from £5; they're no longer subject to VAT). Plus if you're in financial trouble and struggling to afford these basic necessities, we show where to go for help.

27 May 2025

Never assume hotel or hostel prices are fixed. We've 20+ tips for bagging cheap accommodation, including cashback, how to grab special opening rates, and exploit free cancellation policies.

20 May 2025

Voters across the UK must show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including local and general elections. This guide explains what forms of ID are accepted, what to do if you don't have ID, and the deadlines to heed. As Martin says: "Voting is one of the biggest consumer decisions any of us will ever make. It affects our pockets, environment, locality and quality of living. So it's important to vote, or you lose your right to whinge."

1 May 2025

A red London bus, destination Liverpool Street. It's in motion and the background is blurred.

It's more door-to-door than train travel, more scenic than the tube and cheaper than either – plus, some run all night. We often complain about bus travel, but where'd we be without it? Find out how to make the most of it with our guide.

8 April 2025