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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

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Martin: What happened to my pledge to give £10m to charity – 2022 update (spoiler: it's now £20m)
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.Martin Lewis: What happened to my pledge to give £10m to charity – 2022 update (spoiler: it's now £20m) Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: I averaged 24,290 steps a day (burning 3,910 calories) in 2020 – here's how...
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.Martin Lewis: I averaged 24,300 steps a day (burning 3,910 calories) in 2020 – here's how... Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: How I averaged 25,437 steps a day (burning 3,993 calories) in 2021
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.Martin Lewis: I averaged 25,437 steps a day (burning 3,993 calories) in 2021 – here's how... Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis appointed CBE in New Year honours - congratulations from the MSE team
I am very pleased to share that Martin Lewis has been appointed CBE in the Queen's New Year honours list. I've written a brief story to congratulate him on behalf of the MSE team, which you can read here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/12/martin-lewis-cbe-congratulations-from-mse-team/
Discuss the "Equity Release… I wish I knew the answer…" Blog
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Equity Release… I wish I knew the answer… " blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion folows it. Read Martin's "Equity Release… I wish I knew the answer… " Blog
Another company is using Martin Lewis' name without his consent
I have received several spam / phishing emails with Martin Lewis' name attached offering me advice on bitcoin. A I know he does not advertise any products, this is clearly another instnce of someone trying to profit from the illegal use of his name, I will include the text of the email and then the message source, and…
Martin Lewis: What makes us human – the sharing of ideas and knowledge
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: What makes us human – the sharing of ideas and knowledge Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: Employed aged under 22, or any age earning under £10,000… how to get a hidden pay rise
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: Employed aged under 22, or any age earning under £10,000… how to get a hidden pay rise Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: Enough is enough - the Government must include protection against scam ads in its Onli
"Enough is enough," Martin Lewis today told a joint committee on the forthcoming Online Safety Bill, as he once more urged for paid-for advertising to be included within its scope. Read the full story: Martin Lewis: Enough is enough - the Government must include protection against scam ads in its Online Safety Bill If you…
Martin Lewis: Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Beware the ‘Over 50 Sun Life Axa Plan’... 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 "Beware the 'Over 50s Sun Life Axa Plan.' It often pays out less than you put in" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
15 gold medal MoneySaving successes of 2021 - including £7,000 council tax back, £22,000 competition
As many feel moved by Team GB's recent Olympic success, we hope to inspire you to overcome your financial hurdles and achieve a knockout MoneySaving victory by celebrating 15 of our users' best successes of 2021. Some require you to go the extra mile (for a big reward), others are swimmingly easy. On your marks, get set,…
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MSE News: MoneySavingExpert.com named UK's 'most recommended brand' for second year running
It's the second year in a row we've nabbed the top spot in YouGov's UK "Recommended Rankings" survey, which only launched in 2020. This year, the data looked at 1,791 UK brands across a range of different sectors from online to banking to retail... Read the full story: 'MoneySavingExpert.com named UK's 'most recommended…
Martin Lewis: Money and Mental Health – what a year 2020/21
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: Money and Mental Health – what a year 2020/21 Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it's not actually a real thing Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Spam email from moneyboxwise.com using Martin's image
I just received an email from 'Money Savings Expert <admin@moneyboxwise.com>' using a large image of Martin Lewis and advertising 'Top 10 Money Saving Hacks' Be aware!!
Martin Lewis: Working from home due to coronavirus, even for a day? Claim TWO years' worth of tax re
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Martin Lewis: Working from home due to coronavirus, even for a day? Claim TWO years' worth of tax relief Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis on how to urgently beat April price hikes (BT, British Gas, council tax and more)
Read the full MSE News story: Martin Lewis on how to urgently beat April price hikes (BT, British Gas, council tax and more) - and tax changes
Backdating Working From Home allowance
Apologies if this has already been mentioned.. How do I backdate WFH allowance.. Based at home for the last 15yrs and not claimed before. So looking to backdate the claim to as far as possible but it's asking me about number of rooms, how much utilities are etc. Have I selected the wrong option? Is water also included?…

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Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.

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