Martin Lewis confirms £50 refunds on the way for thousands of HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank customers

direct to your inboxMillions of people in the UK will be affected by a hike in their energy bills from April as the regulator, Ofgem, removes a price cap on bills.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to 410,000 households in the UK as Britain prepares for more cold weather and snow.He says that two energy companies are closing down, and it could affect up to almost half a million customers.Green Network Energy and Simplicity Energy have ceased trading - leaving thousands of customers without a supplier.Green Network Energy provided around 360,000 domestic customers with gas and electricity, while Simplicity Energy had

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to millions of people in the UK.He says that 1.3 million Brits could be owed a refund for power of attorney fees, but will be need to be quick to claim as time is running out.In his weekly newsletter on MoneySavingExpert, Martin urged people not to lose out on free cash as the deadline is set at one minute past midnight on February 1.A power of attorney lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions

Martin Lewis has been an invaluable source for money-saving news throughout the coronavirus pandemic, often finding long-forgotten loopholes that could save consumers a handy pot of cash they can then put to better use. In the latest edition of the MoneySavingExpert weekly newsletter, the f inancial guru shares tips on how to cut bills, without cutting back in what he calls "my checklist of big and easy savings to ensure your finances are lean and fit for 2021".

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has dished out a golden rule for anyone in any sort of debt.On ITV's The Martin Lewis Money show, the money expert explained how it's possible to get the interest on almost all non-mortgage debts down to 0%. The Mirror reports that means all the money you pay back each month goes on clearing your debt, not to charges.

Martin Lewis was back on TV screens on Thursday night to share more top tips and consumer news in a show dedicated to helping people address and reduce their debt.Martin explained that debt is more than a money issue and how it can have a “huge impact on your sense of wellbeing” and that it will not solve itself - you need to act.The financial guru also shared ways to cut existing loan, credit card and overdraft interest down to zero, even if your debt is under control, so that your repayments

MoneySavingExpert is urging BP customers to dig out their receipts to check if they have won £2,000-worth of points, following a competition glitch. The consumer website founded by Martin Lewis, said it had been contacted by some BP customers who said they had been denied prize wins after buying petrol or other items at garages across the UK.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis says customers who bank with HSBC, First Direct, M&S or John Lewis need to watch out for a specific letter.Speaking on his ITV 'The Martin Lewis Money Show', the finance expert explained how throwing some letters away could be the same as throwing away cash.Martin was sent a message by a man called Andy, who said he had been sent a letter by First Direct with an accompanying cheque for £50.It appears that Andy wasn't the only worried customer