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Martin's blogs & appearances & MSE in the news

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Martin Lewis: Five refunds worth £1,000+ that millions are missing out on
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 "Martin Lewis: Five refunds worth £1,000+ that millions are missing out on" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
MSE News: Martin Lewis meets Facebook over fake adverts
MSE founder Martin Lewis is asking Facebook to fundamentally change the way it polices adverts, in a meeting with one of the social media giant's senior executives today...Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis meets Facebook over fake adverts' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Martin Lewis: Why it’s the PERFECT time to check if you can reclaim £100s of energy credit
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 "Martin Lewis: Why it’s the PERFECT time to check if you can reclaim £100s of energy credit" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis "advert"
Given Martin's recent statements about "Not doing adverts" I wondered whether this thing that I stumbled upon this morning was genuine or whether they were taking our lord and master's name in vain? https://finance-expert247.com/uk/mirror-martin-lewis-lends-a-hand-to-british-families
MSE News: Facebook admits it's had to take down THOUSANDS of fake Martin Lewis ads
A Facebook executive has told MPs that the social media platform has removed "thousands" of fake adverts featuring MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, after he reported 50 to it...Read the full story: 'Facebook admits it's had to take down THOUSANDS of fake Martin Lewis ads' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
Google lets click-baiters post ads using Martin's image
I've been seeing ads served by Google that feature Martin's image. The ad links to a fake Mirror style article about a "Bitcoin opportunity" The same website with the fake article also uses Martin's image for Amazon affiliate links. Shame how the Google ad network and Amazon affiliate network doesn't check who they deal…
Have you been Plevined? A new rule means just having had PPI means you are due money
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 "Have you been Plevined? A new rule means just having had PPI means you are due money" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: A warning to every UK worker aged...
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 "Martin Lewis: A warning to every UK worker aged 22+, you’re likely about to get a pay rise, but it may cost you…" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: Big student loan shake-up means...
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 "Martin Lewis: Big student loan shake-up means millions (but not everyone) will pay £1,000s less" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: To those who sent me messages...
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 "Martin Lewis: To those who sent me messages about the interview on losing my mum when I was 11…" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
An urgent warning for parents paying for childcare
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 "Martin Lewis: An urgent warning for parents paying for childcare…" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Should you invest in Bitcoin? Four things you need to know
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 "Should you invest in Bitcoin? Four things you need to know" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
First-time buyers trick: Max LISA and Help to Buy ISA gains by timing it right
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 "First-time buyers trick: Max LISA and Help to Buy ISA gains by timing it right" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
A year ago Santander 123 halved its interest to 1.5% – now most should consider ditch
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 year ago Santander 123 halved its interest to 1.5% – now most should consider ditching it" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: Why cutting tuition fees bizarrely..
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 "Martin Lewis: Why cutting tuition fees bizarrely risks hurting not helping most students" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Martin Lewis: A warning to first time buyers...
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 "Martin Lewis: A warning to first time buyers – you’ve less than a week to decide if your Help to Buy ISA should become a Lifetime ISA (LISA) – some could gain £1,000s" Blog. Please click…
I averaged 25,420 steps per day (burning 3,880 calories) in 2017 – 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. Read Martin's "I averaged 25,420 steps per day (burning 3,880 calories) in 2017 – here’s how…" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
An important warning to every worker and 9 other need-to-knows from 2017
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 "An important warning to every worker and 9 other need-to-knows from 2017" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Tui
We spent some time searching for flights to Dalaman as we didn't want nightime flights. Tui had good daytime flights from Birmingham and, although they were a bit more expensive, we booked and paid for them last November:p. Last Friday, we received an E mail from Tui telling us that our origional flights had now been…
Should you switch your Help to Buy ISA into a Lifetime ISA?
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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.
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 Payments 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.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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