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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

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Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam" Blog
Martin's webcast GMTV
Anyone watching Martin's podcast appearance on GMTV? http://www.gm.tv/apps/webcast/index.html
'First a call from number 10....' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'First a call from number 10.... then the site's cited as a model of citizenship' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "First a call from number 10.... then the site's cited as a model of citizenship" Blog
Make Me Rich For A Job
How can you get a full time job doing what Martin did in this series? Think it would be a dream job
'Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's ''Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi' ' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi " Blog
Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs Discuss blog
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs" Blog
What happened to "First a call from number 10…. "
My RSS reader has been showing a blog post entitled "First a call from number 10…. then the site’s cited as a model of citizenship" for the last couple of days, but the main site appears never to have that post available. So has the Official Secrets Act been invoked? Is this why Martin fled abroad?
All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine" Blog
'I love it when businesses !!!!! about each other' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'I love it when businesses !!!!! about each other' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "I love it when businesses !!!!! about each other" Blog
A sparkle off the old block. Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'A sparkle off the old block' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "A sparkle off the old block" Blog
So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one Blog Discuss
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one" Blog
'New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion.' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion." Blog
Can you save me money on drugs? Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Can you save me money on drugs?" blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Can you save me money on drugs?" Blog
Flying and buying trees blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Flying and buying trees" blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Flying and buying trees" Blog
Should I recycle the waste from carbon off-setting? Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Should I recycle the waste from carbon off-setting?" blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Should I recycle the waste from carbon off-setting?" Blog
'Why MSE Richard got 9 inches taller in a day' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Why MSE Richard got 9 inches taller in a day.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Why MSE Richard got 9 inches taller in a day." Blog
'The dirty little secret about the video on the front page' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's The dirty little secret about the video on the front page' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "The dirty little secret about the video on the front page" Blog
Sneak Preview of the new MSE Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Sneak Preview of the new MSE' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion folows it. Read Martin's "Sneak Preview of the new MSE" Blog
A moment's pause for Stuart Pearce Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of A moment's pause for Stuart Pearce blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "A moment's pause for Stuart Pearce" Blog
My days MoneySaving as a Panto Dame are sadly long gone... Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of "My days MoneySaving as a Panto Dame are sadly long gone..." blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "My days MoneySaving as a Panto Dame are sadly long gone..." Blog

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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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