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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

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First time buyer making a low offer
I am looking to buy a property i am a first time buyer the house that i have seen is a new build it was completed in 2010 its still on the market on at £230 it is a 3 bed detached way over priced. The builder has removed it from one agent and put it for sale by another agent. As it is new build a 15% deposit is needed. Its…
Ketone Premium/Cleanse premium
'What's happening to my £10m to charity?' 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 "What's happening to my £10m to charity?" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'MSE's biggest day ever – over 1.5 million visits to the site' blog disccusion
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 "MSE's biggest day ever – over 1.5 million visits to the site" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Tax code dropped dramatically due to lease car
Hi, Can anyone advise me on this matter please? I have had a lease car since 2006 for working in the NHS in community. I pay directly from my salary a total of £350 this inçludes vat and a handling fee In May 2012 my tax code has changed to 542L at the time it initially changed to 192k as they said I was new in post and…
'Mrs MSE's a Robo-shopper!' 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 "Mrs MSE's a Robo-shopper! Research Offline, but Buy Online - for more rights" Blog. Please click reply to discuss below.
'Do I really look like that?' 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 "Do I really look like that?" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'I'm joining the team at ITV's This Morning in 2013'
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'm joining the team at ITV's This Morning in 2013" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Chart !!!!!! – My 10 most-read blogs of 2012' 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 "Chart !!!!!! – My 10 most-read blogs of 2012" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Is it time to kill off Santa?' blog discussion
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TV Licence
Could Martin follow up on free TV Licences for the over 75s? My Darling Dad paid for everything by DD, and inadvertently paid for this right up to the day he died in November. I didn't know and he never did either. I've tried ( and failed) to reclaim the 20 months extra he paid (around £200). Apparently I'm not able to do…
'The MSE Christmas pub quiz 2012 Answers' blog discussion
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'Ahhhhh - sweet pictures of children playing with Christmas boxes' blog discussion
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'MoneySavingExpert overtakes M&S in UK's most trusted brands' blog discussion
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'Shame on Nationwide – no, I won't give you my security details' blog discussion
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Can you find MSE's hidden Santa?
Can you find MSE's hidden Santa? :)
'The MSE Christmas pub quiz 2012' blog discussion
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Want a Money Saving makeover for you and your family from Martin Lewis?
Are you wasting cash and don't know how to stop? Whether you're in debt or a saver - if you've never sorted your cash and want to save money read on... ITV’s Tonight programme has teamed up with Martin Lewis and we are looking for families that want Martin’s help to set them on the right financial path for 2013. We are…
Money show - 11 Dec
On the Money show, 11 Dec, you said if a customised T-shirt bought on line was badly printed "they got the spelling wrong" then the customer is not entitled to a refund, as a customised item is exempt from distance selling rules on a refund. But if "they", meaning the seller, got the name wrong, would the buyer not be…
'Don't despair – you can get your financial life back on track'
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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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