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Petar Lekarski

Petar Lekarski

Assistant Editor – News & Investigations

Petar joined MoneySavingExpert in 2019, but his passion for all things MoneySaving goes back much further – as evidenced by his 'Part of the furniture' badge on the MSE Forum.

He developed his in-depth knowledge of bank accounts, credit cards, loans and savings in the Money team before moving across to MSE News. He has written about a wide range of personal finance topics, covering everything from mobile roaming charges to supermarket loyalty schemes to railcards.

In 2021, Petar researched and wrote MSE's comprehensive and massively popular guide to diesel emissions legal claims, and he continues to maintain it as the cases progress.

Petar has also worked directly with Martin Lewis as his researcher, supporting the MoneySavingExpert with his eponymous ITV show and other media appearances over a period of 18 months.

When he's not polishing prose or crunching numbers, you'll find Petar at the cinema, eating spicy food or cycling around London on a rented bike. He also enjoys playing video games, bouldering and lists of three.

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Top 45% rate of income tax will remain in place, as Government U-turns on plans to scrap it
The 45% top rate of income tax will NOT be scrapped from April 2023, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced today. The change means those earning above £150,000 will continue to pay a higher marginal rate of tax, as they do now.
3 October 2022
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Millions of households on benefits could save £100s on broadband bills – here's how to check if you can get a cheaper tariff
Millions of households on low incomes are missing out on average savings of almost £150 a year on their broadband bills, according to Ofcom. The industry regulator has called on providers to better advertise discounted deals for those on benefits – see a full list of available tariffs below.
28 September 2022
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Welsh households on universal credit and other benefits can get £200 to help with energy bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply
More than 400,000 low-income households in Wales can get a non-repayable £200 cash grant to put towards their energy bills this winter, as applications are now open for the Welsh Government's fuel support scheme. Below we explain who can get the £200 payment and how to apply.
26 September 2022
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‌Asda Mobile hiking pay-as-you-go call, text and data costs from today – here's how to beat the increases
New and existing Asda Mobile pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers will be charged more for calls, texts and data from today (26 September), with the provider hiking prices by at least 150%. Below we explain what's happening and how to beat the hikes.
25 September 2022
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Mini-budget 2022: Income tax to be cut for millions from April – what it means for you
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced big tax cuts for individuals and businesses, including a major shake-up to income tax and a permanent stamp duty cut. The changes come as part of today's mini-budget – we round up the new measures and what they mean for you below.
22 September 2022
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Universal credit rule change to put tens of thousands of people at risk of having benefits cut – here's what you need to know
More than 100,000 people claiming universal credit will be asked to "take active steps" to increase the hours they work or find better paid jobs – or face having their benefits reduced. Here's what it means for you.
22 September 2022
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National insurance tax cuts to save workers £330/year from November as Government reverses previous rise – what you need to know
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that the 1.25 percentage point rise in national insurance  contributions (NICs), which took effect earlier this year, will be reversed in November. The change comes ahead of a 'mini-budget' due to take place tomorrow.
21 September 2022
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Amazon makes it easier to cancel Prime subscriptions – here's how
Amazon has made ditching your Prime subscription a bit easier by removing a step from the process and updating the wording on its site to make it clearer. Below, we explain what's changed and how to cancel if you want to.
31 August 2022
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Chase extends 1% cashback offer for early joiners – what you need to know
Customers who signed up to Chase and activated their 1% cashback offer before 1 March 2022 will now have up to five months longer to earn rewards after the bank extended the end date. Here's what you need to know.
25 August 2022
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Reading and Leeds Festival line-up change leaves fans demanding refunds after Rage Against The Machine pulls out – your rights
Hundreds of music fans are demanding refunds on tickets they bought, after a last-minute change to the headline act at Reading and Leeds Festivals. Below we explain your rights if you no longer want to go.
15 August 2022
Do you qualify for an up-to £200 school uniform grant?
Need to buy school uniform? Check if you can get a grant of up to £200 to help with the cost
If you're on a low income and struggling with the cost of school uniform, you could get up to £200 to help in the form of a non-repayable grant. To help, we've searched through council websites to find which offer it – check below to see if you qualify and what you could get.
15 August 2022
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Rail fares in England to rise in March next year but by less than inflation – here's what we know
Rail fares in England will go up next year but by less than the rate of inflation, the Government has said. The exact rise is yet to be announced but the increase will come in March 2023 instead of the usual rise in January.
14 August 2022
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Warning: Martin Lewis and MSE have NOTHING to do with viral social media posts urging people to bombard energy firms with complaints
A viral post being shared on Facebook and Twitter alongside a photo of MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis claims people can "fight extortionate price hikes" by submitting complaints and subject access requests to their energy supplier. But this didn't come from Martin or MSE and has nothing to do with us.
10 August 2022
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RAC hikes breakdown cover prices by more than 30% in some cases – here's how to beat the increases
RAC breakdown cover policyholders will see prices hiked, in some cases by more than 30%, at renewal. But if you've had a notification of a price rise, you don't have to accept it. You may be able to leave penalty-free, or haggle to get the price lowered.
8 August 2022
Energy price cap predicted to rise to £4,266 a year
Martin Lewis urges 'zombie Government' to 'wake up' as energy price cap predicted to rise to £4,266 a year
Millions of people are facing "unaffordable" energy bill rises from October, as the price cap is now predicted to rise from £1,971 a year to £3,582 a year for someone on typical use. A further 19% rise is expected in January 2023, taking typical bills to £4,266 a year, according to the latest forecast from energy analysts Cornwall Insight. 
8 August 2022
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Coventry Building Society customers hit by payment delays after online services go down – here's what you need to know
Coventry Building Society customers have been unable to make payments, transfer cash or withdraw from their savings accounts online after "an internal technical issue" meant some of its services went down for almost two days. See below for all you need to know.
8 August 2022