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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

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Credit Card Cheques Need A 666 On Them Blog Discus
This is a chat forum discussion on Martin's 'Credit Card Cheques Need A 666 On Them - For More Reasons Than Often Said' blog which you can read here.
'I lost my rag in a Lloyds TSB branch' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "I lost my rag in a Lloyds TSB branch" blog Please click reply to discuss below.
'A poem of modern Britons – written in the strangest way' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "A poem of modern Britons – written in the strangest way" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Three money lessons I'll teach my daughter' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Three money lessons I'll teach my daughter" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
The UK's worst tax... stamp duty Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "The UK's worst tax... stamp duty" blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "The UK's worst tax... stamp duty" Blog
'Amazon Kindle – probably the best customer service in the world' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Amazon Kindle – probably the best customer service in the world" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Stopcock tips – can you find yours?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Stopcock tips – can you find yours?" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
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'Nerd-vana: important maths of supermarket self-service queue speed' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Nerd-vana: The important maths of supermarket self-service checkout queue speed" blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
PPI advice please,....
After becoming aware of the PPI mis selling, I decided to take my own policy for A,s & unemp. I have unfortunately been made redundant following being in employment for 15 yrs. am having to invoke the policy to help pay my loan/credit card....however the company seem to be doing everything they can not to pay me. The claim…
'Ponzis and pyramids... what’s the difference?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Ponzis and pyramids... what’s the difference" Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
'Do you think you've been mis-sold gas and/or electricity? Please let me know' blog
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Do you think you've been mis-sold gas and/or electricity? If so, please let me know how" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Please talk slower
Hello, I met with a 65 year old man who lives on his own yesterday for my university research project. He was singing Martin's praises for the advice he gives yet when on the tv or radio, he sometimes can't follow the advice as Martin is brilliantly enthusiastic but talks too fast! He doesn't use the Internet so the tips…
'Doing something rather brave – I won't be working next Tuesday' blog disscussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Doing something rather brave – I won't be working next Tuesday" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Can Martin take on the so called big Boys of cruising
Where to begin, other than ask Martin if he can help.:money: We bought a P & O Vantage Cruise ticket that promised, "Our promise to you... If the Vantage Fare for your cruise reduces after you've booked, we'll give you on board spending money or an upgrade to the value of the reduction." We booked tickets that cost us…
Is Fairy Liquid a false economy? Blog discussion
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'PPI Twitter clinic questions and answers' blog discussion
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'Will there be an ISA season this year?' blog discussion
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'The Martian – the most gripping book I’ve read in a long time...' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "The Martian – the most gripping book I’ve read in a long time (and it cost 77p)" Blog. Please click 'post 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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