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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

Archives for March 2008

'Don’t mess with da MoneySavin’ Family…' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “Don’t mess with da MoneySavin’ Family…” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Don’t mess with da MoneySavin’ Family…' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
MSE Archna Marathon Supporters Club
I've decided to start a supporters club for MSE Archna who's running the Marathon this year. She's been working incredibly hard to train and get ready and all at MSE Towers are very proud of her. Why's she doing it? You can read her story on her fundraising page. Her brother was very ill with a kidney transplant last year,…
Are You A Champion Haggler?? Are You The Best At Bargaining?
If so, we, the It Pays to Watch production team, would love to hear from you. We're looking for someone who has the gift of the gab when it comes to getting the best deals. Can you bargain down the salesman? Do you search about for the cheapest offers? If your haggling skills get you great savings then we would love to…
'Should I have given him the money?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “Should I have given him the money?” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Should I have given him the money?' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Episode 11 (the should I pay off one) Your Views
The countdown is on for tonight's It Pays To Watch! (As far as I can tell, it's not repeated on Sunday, so don't miss this episode! :j
Have you saved £££s and want others to gain from your expertise?
UPDATED NOVEMBER 08 It Pays to Watch - Series 4 - Starts January 2009 A fourth series of Martin Lewis’s MoneySaving series, It Pays to Watch, begins in the New Year and we are looking for people to take part in a new round of filming. If you have been influenced by Martin’s musings and have managed to save money in any…
'Stephen Fry: The first celebrity I ever e-mailed' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “Stephen Fry: The first celebrity I ever e-mailed” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Stephen Fry: The first celebrity I ever e-mailed' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
'LSE Governors' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “LSE Governors” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'LSE Governors update' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Do you need help cutting your home phone bills?
If so, we, the It Pays to Watch production team, would love to hear from you. We're looking for someone who is paying too much for their landline calls to come on the show so Martin can show you how to slash your costs in a few simple steps. If you'd like to be featured on the programme please email…
Martin's Appearance. . .
Not sure about Martin's public appearances, but is there cause to worry about his current guise on MSE page-tops? Smoking has long been known to be bad for the health, so it's a little surprising that Martin seems not to have realised that puffing two cigarettes at once has a terrible effect on the ears. . . ;)
name of web site please!
can anyone tell me the name of the web site for 1p or free texts thru internet on mobiles from Wednesdays prog.. thanks!
Censorship of question about the credit crunch
On the Sunday Extra show Martin was asked about the credit crunch and answered that he has dropped his advice that the collapse of a bank would be ........infeasibly, unlikely to unlikely. The show was then cut off and fast forwarded to the next safer question. What we missed is on the website. Where Martin said the…
Sky Cash Back
Dear all Got my SKY installed today, through the cash back link. Whne will I recivee the money?
Unlocking Phones
on this weeks episode it said about unlocking mobile phones and to look on the site but i cant find anything, anyone know where i can find this?
'A record day for the site!' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “A record day for the site!” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'A record day for the site!' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Still no texts… but the MSF got 7' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “Still no texts… but the MSF got 7” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Still no texts… but the MSF got 7' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Episode 10 (mobiles episode) your views
Loved the section with Lara but was memorised when I spotted the new ring, its gorgeous :j
'Which type of unwell are you?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “Which type of unwell are you?” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Which type of unwell are you?' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
'ING Direct…. A crash, a burn, a sell-out all in one!' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “ING Direct…. A crash, a burn, a sell-out all in one!” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'ING Direct…. A crash, a burn, a sell-out all in one!' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
'From Back In Time To Online: Internet Supermarket Delivery' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's “From Back In Time To Online: Internet Supermarket Delivery” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'From Back In Time To Online: Internet Supermarket Delivery' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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