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Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

Martin Lewis sends warning over Buy Now Pay Later crackdown

Martin Lewis highlights the crucial need for regulating buy now, pay later products to protect consumers.

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

Martin Lewis sends warning over Buy Now Pay Later crackdown

Martin Lewis highlights the crucial need for regulating buy now, pay later products to protect consumers.
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#financial-advice

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on 2,000

Many young people under 22 may be unaware of unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth over 2,000, and it's free to access these funds.

Martin Lewis shares winter fuel payment eligibility loophole' for pensioners

Many retirees could be eligible for pension credit, allowing for additional financial support despite having income over the standard threshold.

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on 2,000

Many young people under 22 may be unaware of unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth over 2,000, and it's free to access these funds.

Martin Lewis shares winter fuel payment eligibility loophole' for pensioners

Many retirees could be eligible for pension credit, allowing for additional financial support despite having income over the standard threshold.
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#pension-credit

Martin Lewis issues warning to almost one million people not claiming vital payment

Nearly one million eligible people are not claiming pension credit due to various barriers, according to Martin Lewis.

Martin Lewis makes Winter Fuel Payment plea to all pensioners

Pensioners must check Winter Fuel Payment eligibility under new rules affecting income thresholds and access to benefits.

Furious Martin Lewis slams winter fuel payment in interview with Labour minister

Martin Lewis criticized the means-testing of winter fuel payments, highlighting that it may disadvantage vulnerable pensioners who are unaware of their eligibility.

Martin Lewis issues warning to almost one million people not claiming vital payment

Nearly one million eligible people are not claiming pension credit due to various barriers, according to Martin Lewis.

Martin Lewis makes Winter Fuel Payment plea to all pensioners

Pensioners must check Winter Fuel Payment eligibility under new rules affecting income thresholds and access to benefits.

Furious Martin Lewis slams winter fuel payment in interview with Labour minister

Martin Lewis criticized the means-testing of winter fuel payments, highlighting that it may disadvantage vulnerable pensioners who are unaware of their eligibility.
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#smart-meters

Martin Lewis pens open letter to Ed Miliband claiming 'too many smart meters don't work'

Smart meters' rollout faces criticism due to high malfunction rates, with Lewis urging focus on fixing existing meters rather than installing new ones.

Martin Lewis issues smart metre warning amid calls for new rules

Martin Lewis warns that many smart meters are faulty and calls for a shift in focus from installations to ensuring operational devices.
Complaints about smart meters are widespread, indicating a need for significant improvement in their rollout and support.

Martin Lewis pens open letter to Ed Miliband claiming 'too many smart meters don't work'

Smart meters' rollout faces criticism due to high malfunction rates, with Lewis urging focus on fixing existing meters rather than installing new ones.

Martin Lewis issues smart metre warning amid calls for new rules

Martin Lewis warns that many smart meters are faulty and calls for a shift in focus from installations to ensuring operational devices.
Complaints about smart meters are widespread, indicating a need for significant improvement in their rollout and support.
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Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'

UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.

Martin Lewis clears up confusion over child benefit cap

Martin Lewis clarifies the two-child benefit cap under the Conservative government, affecting universal credit and tax credit eligibility for third children born after April 6, 2017.

Martin Lewis warning to British Gas, OVO and EDF customers ahead of price cap change

Martin Lewis warns British Gas, OVO, and EDF customers of upcoming changes to Ofgem price cap.
Energy price cap expected to drop by 12% on April 1, followed by a further decrease in July, but then predicted to rise later.

Martin Lewis urges people to check if they are owed hundreds before tax deadline

Britons urged to claim tax allowances before April deadline
Marriage tax allowance, PPI, uniform tax rebate among the reclaim options
#jeremy-hunt

Jeremy Hunt unable to tell Martin Lewis how the public can help the economy

Jeremy Hunt avoids answering whether the public should save or spend money to help the economy.
Martin Lewis grilled Jeremy Hunt on this question during an ITV show.

Hunt disputes Martin Lewis claim he was told about Budget detail before parliament

Jeremy Hunt disputes claim about child benefit charge change
Chancellor raised threshold for high-income child benefit charge, lifting 170,000 families from charges

Martin Lewis writes to Jeremy Hunt with four demands for spring Budget

Martin Lewis has written to the chancellor urging him to fix financial penalties that are affecting millions of people across the country.
The penalties include child benefits rules, ISA scheme punishments for first-time buyers, above inflation phone and broadcast price hikes, and real terms cuts to student living loans.

Jeremy Hunt unable to tell Martin Lewis how the public can help the economy

Jeremy Hunt avoids answering whether the public should save or spend money to help the economy.
Martin Lewis grilled Jeremy Hunt on this question during an ITV show.

Hunt disputes Martin Lewis claim he was told about Budget detail before parliament

Jeremy Hunt disputes claim about child benefit charge change
Chancellor raised threshold for high-income child benefit charge, lifting 170,000 families from charges

Martin Lewis writes to Jeremy Hunt with four demands for spring Budget

Martin Lewis has written to the chancellor urging him to fix financial penalties that are affecting millions of people across the country.
The penalties include child benefits rules, ISA scheme punishments for first-time buyers, above inflation phone and broadcast price hikes, and real terms cuts to student living loans.
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Martin Lewis slams government's failure' to fund money textbook

Political failure in funding financial education textbook
Martin Lewis personally funded the first financial education textbook.

Martin Lewis issues warning to women over 66 after claim sees 17,000 payout

Check if owed money from HMRC if over 66, 210,000 people may be affected due to incorrect records.
Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) helped with state pension, some women are missing credits and may be owed back payments.

Martin Lewis reveals ways for UK customers to beat Ofgem price cap

Energy prices predicted to drop by 17% this year
Using E.ON Next Pledge can save 3% on energy bills, regardless of price cap changes.

Martin Lewis slams railway company over packed train with one working toilet'

Martin Lewis criticized East Midlands Railway for overcrowded trains and one working toilet.
Passengers expressed dissatisfaction with EMR services, highlighting issues with overcrowding and lack of facilities.

I'd rather wire my nipples to electrodes': Martin Lewis dismisses PM speculation

Martin Lewis would rather wire his nipples to electrodes than become prime minister
Lewis advises renters to check if their property is properly licensed

Martin Lewis apologises for terrible phasing' on adopted children

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis apologizes for using 'terrible' phrasing when discussing children.
Lewis made a mistake on his live ITV Christmas money-saving show and quickly apologized for his poor choice of words.

Martin Lewis explains easy way people can check and challenge their council tax band

Martin Lewis explains how to check and challenge council tax band for potential errors.
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