Martin Lewis issues apology for giving ITV viewers the wrong advice

Martin Lewis told viewers that from August 1, the BBC TV licence fee will only be free to anyone over the age of 75 who is receiving Pension Credit. The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com estimates there are over 1.5 million eligible households across the UK that haven’t claimed the benefits top-up because they don't realise they can.

Birmingham Live, if you're over state pension age, live in the UK, and earn less than £173.75 a week as a single person or £265.20 a week as a couple, including pensions, savings and work, then you could be entitled to the money.

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to 800,000 self-employed workers who are about to miss out on a £7,500 payment. The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com is actively encouraging those who have still to claim the financial support from the UK Government to do it immediately - before the deadline passes at midnight on Monday, July 13.

Martin Lewis revealed on Twitter on Wednesday that stamp duty would be cut immediately. The This Morning star tweeted: "Stamp duty cut IMMEDIATELY.

Martin Lewis has treated his wife Lara Lewington to a romantic night out – their first date night together since lockdown restrictions were put in place.WATCH: Martin Lewis reassures wife Lara Lewington following hilarious on-air gaffeTaking to his Twitter page on Monday, the This Morning money saving expert explained they opted for a weekday outing to the pub in order to avoid busy crowds over the weekend when restrictions were eased.WATCH: Martin Lewis apologises after wife Lara Lewington's

Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in April to provide financial support for self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The first SEISS grant is worth 80 per cent of monthly trading profits for three months, capped at £7,500 and the deadline for applications is Monday, July 13, 2020.

Birmingham Live reports that, on Thursday night it wasn't the money journalist's content which had people talking, but his health.

Martin Lewis has told his wife Lara Lewington that he loves her very much despite her on-air gaffe on Thursday's Martin Lewis Money Show.

Birmingham Live. "My view is IF YOU NEED A PAYMENT HOLIDAY, DO IT, BUT ONLY IF NEEDED," he says."The reason it's not a 'grab it' is two-fold."First, because the holiday is just a deferment, you still have to pay what's missed, and the interest that's racked up, later."Plus, while it won't go on your credit file, as I revealed a month ago, payment holidays can affect credit scores as lenders use other methods to detect them."But if you're struggling to repay, and need cash flow, do it.

Birmingham Live. He added: "And what that means is that you get your quote in the first year and it will be competitive."Then, if you do not change the year after that, they walk the price up slowly - maybe 25 per cent."More the year after, more the year after, a little bit more the year after."The golden rules when it comes to getting home insurance is NOT to auto renew.