Martin Lewis encourages people claiming Universal Credit to make the most of DWP bonus scheme

The Royal Mail recently announced that the price of stamps is set to rise, with a first class stamp going up 9p to 85p and a second class one up 1p to 66p. The new prices start from January 1, 2021 and come just weeks after Royal Mail revealed letter volumes have fallen 28 per cent in the six months to September 27, compared with a year earlier.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis is usually the first to advise Brits to only buy what they need.However, on occasion, the finance journalist will actually encourage us to spend more money - as it can mean saving some serious cash in the longrun.Martin's latest advice suggests just that, as he has warned that in January, the price of stamps is about to increase.

Martin Lewis has urged those who receive the Winter Fuel Payment to check their details after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed to MoneySavingExpert.com that it had sent out more than 60,000 letters with incorrect information. The Winter Fuel Payment is a UK-wide benefit that helps people born on or before July 5, 1952 to pay their heating bills.

direct to your inboxFinance expert Martin Lewis' website MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning to anybody receiving winter fuel allowance payments.According to the website, which was originally founded by Martin Lewis, many people in the UK could be receiving the wrong amount of money towards their winter fuel.People are being urged to check their details are correct after almost 60,000 letters with incorrect information have been sent out.

confirmed payment date changes for some people over the festive period. The changes will affect Scottish claimants due to receive Universal Credit, State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other DWP-delivered benefits on December 25th and 28th and January 1st and 4th.

Benefits delivered by the UK Government are usually paid on a regular basis straight into your bank or building society.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The bonus is a one-off, tax-free £10 payment which is made to people who are in receipt of certain benefits during the qualifying period - usually the first full week of December.

Piers Morgan has declared war on money expert Martin Lewis. The founder of the website Money Saving Expert made a rude jibe on his ITV show last night, sparking Piers' angry response.

Martin Lewis shared the story of a Glasgow woman who is now completely debt-free after spending 12 years owing creditors around £13,000.Martin said: “I know many of you will be worried about your finances right now and this programme is here to caution you to be sensible, but equally, I want to give those of you in debt some hope.”Lisa Marie, from Glasgow, is having a special Christmas this year and will be able to sleep soundly for the first time in years.“Twelve years ago I was a student who

Martin Lewis hosted a specially extended Christmas edition of The Money Show Live on Tuesday night packed with consumer advice and shopping tips to help everyone spend wisely this festive season. The money-saving expert offered sobering advice to viewers about sticking within their budget and not getting themselves into debt, just to buy a big present for someone.

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Martin Lewis has revealed how thousands of people across the UK are paying too much Council Tax and explained how easy it is to check and challenge your local council. In the latest episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, the financial guru told viewers how there are around 400,000 homes on the wrong Council Tax band.

Martin Lewis appeared on Lorraine Kelly’s morning TV show this week to encourage every woman watching to check they are being paid the correct amount of State Pension. The money-saving expert has made the plea several times recently in an effort to give women across the UK a gentle nudge towards checking their payments.

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