Martin Lewis explains new cheapest way to pay energy bills amid 'staggering but welcome' change

Financial expert Martin Lewis has criticised a key part of the modern tax system that has ballooned in recent years and can affect the poorest households the most, Council Tax. Despite the tax being based on bad data, some of which was collected by two people driving around in second gear and guessing the value of each property, most homes are still taxed based on their value more than 30 years ago.

Stamp prices are set to rise by by 10p from next month. The Royal Mail confirmed it will increase the price of first-class stamps to £1.25 and second-class stamps at 86p.

Martin Lewis is warning Brits to stock up on a household staple before in the next two weeks.

Later this year, households with £5,000 in savings will be able to invest in a new type of ISA. The Government has confirmed the introduction of a new British ISA to encourage investment in UK companies and boost the City.

Martin Lewis has explained the 'frustrating' reason energy billpayers are not likely to see standing charges fall anytime soon.

Martin Lewis has dished out his latest advice to help mobile and broadband customers save money as companies get set to hike prices.

More than 80,000 people across the UK are thought to be owed a total of £500m by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), mostly including married women, widows, and people over a certain age. The average sum owed to each of these people amounts to £6250 in money that was owed to them in the first place.

Martin Lewis is urging millions of people to take action as they risk missing out on more than £1,000.

The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis is urging people of a certain age to pay money into a special bank account soon if they want to get additional help purchasing their first home.

Martin Lewis has issued a word of advice to everyone born between 1985 and 2006, telling them to put £1 in a savings account quickly.

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to parents who may be confused over the changes to Child Benefit.

This Morning viewers have been flocking to social media as they begged new host Cat Deeley to change one habit. The presenter returned for her second stint at the helm of the ITV daytime show as the new permanent co-host on Tuesday (March 12).

A single mum says her children “haven’t had a childhood” because she’s been trapped forking out sky-high mortgage payments.

Josie Gibson started off her week on This Morning with another enviably stylish outfit.The ITV star, 39, looked stunning in a spring-ready top on Monday (March 4), when she presented alongside Martin Lewis. Never one to shy away from colour, Josie donned the Karen Millen Premium Soft Touch Jersey Long Sleeve Top in blue, £44 here (was £55), which is going straight to the top of our wish list. It's crafted from premium jersey material with a stretchy, wrap-over ruched design that creates a flattering effect across the front.

Martin Lewis has admitted he is 'disappointed' as a change he had campaigned for to help first-time buyers was dismissed in the Spring Budget. Jeremy Hunt delivered his plans in the House of Commons on Wednesday (March 6) with some key cuts to tax and spending announced.

With many people stuck on whether they should change their energy deal amid a volatile market, Martin Lewis is hailing one particular tariff.

Households struggling with the high cost of living could get some much-needed breathing space from next month as the energy price cap shrinks, saving consumers around £12 in every £100 spent on electricity. It comes as a typical household bill is set to fall from £1,928 to £1,690, a huge saving for households on certain tariffs.

This Morning fans are sure they've spotted a 'secret feud' between Martin Lewis and regular guest Gyles Brandreth. Financial journalist Martin guest presented the show on Monday, 4 March alongside Josie Gibson. Martin, 51, and Josie, 39, were joined by Gyles, 75, and Tim Campbell, 46, to discuss money.The chat focused on the Budget, which will be released on Wednesday, 6 March, and whether it could be include tax cuts.

Martin Lewis' This Morning debut went down a treat with fans, who branded him a "delight" and a "pleasure".The financial journalist hosted the ITV show for the first time on Monday, 4 March, alongside fellow guest presenter Josie Gibson. Martin, 51, admitted the role was a "one off" but it was something he'd "always wanted to do".The star - best known for founding MoneySavingExpert.com and hosting The Martin Lewis Money Show - also told how he'd first appeared on This Morning 21 years ago as a guest. Opening the show with Josie, 39, on Monday, Martin joked: "Thank you very much for having me on the show today, this isn't an audition!" He added: "I've got a day job, I've just always wanted to do this.

Thousands of benefits claimants who have refused to switch to Universal Credit have had their payments stopped due to strict bank account rules. People who claim certain benefits which are coming to an end must switch to Universal Credit and will have been sent a Migration Notice explaining how to do so.