Martin Lewis predicts ‘no furlough extension’ as millions wait for UK Government to reveal plans to protect jobs

MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter, Martin states if you receive certain means-tested benefits and you have to self-isolate, but you're unable to work from home and therefore lose income, you will now be eligible for the payment of £500 for each period of self isolation you're required to undertake.Isolation periods are 10 days if you have tested positive for coronavirus and 14 days if someone in your household has tested positive.Four million people on Universal Credit or other benefits may be

Martin Lewis covers a broad range of consumer topics in his newsletter, website and appearances on television and radio. It’s not often the financial guru is caught flat-footed, but one question from a viewer during a recent appearance on ITV’s This Morning gave him pause.

Rishi Sunak is setting out further support for jobs and businesses affected by coronavirus shutdowns. He will detail the next stage of the Jobs Support Scheme before new restrictions are outlined for the hospitality sector.

Money Saving expert Martin Lewis has issued a stern warning about buying gift cards for loved ones this Christmas.Speaking on ITV's this morning, the finance guru explained how he's 'not a fan of gift cards', after viewers asked what their rights are in terms of using Cineworld gift cards now the cinema chain has closed.During the segment he issued a stern warning against buying loved-ones gift cards for Christmas.He said: "The biggest answer I can give you and anyone else is, and I've said this

ECHO reports how Martin has warned that this combined with tightening criteria due to the pandemic means mortgages for those with high loan-to-values - for example, small deposits or little equity - have disappeared. Stamp duty is a tax paid by people buying properties but it does vary slightly across the UK.

Martin Lewis has issued an updated list of essential coronavirus need-to-knows ahead of the furlough scheme entering its final month.Writing in the latest edition of the Money Saving Expert newsletter, the financial guru offered advice on the new Job Support Scheme, Bounce Back loans and the new Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grants.He began by expressing his concern over the new financial measures recently announced by the UK Government.He wrote: “Last week the Chancellor's Budget was

a global day of action, musicians, artists, crew and venues are echoing the call for government support to prevent jobs being lost, workers going bankrupt and catastrophic damage being done to the £5.2billion music scene.After UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced details of the government’s new Winter Economy Plan for the next six months last week, the music industry hit back for its lack of support for the many musicians, self-employed and the staff within venues forced to close due to COVID-19.

job losses to soar with their replacement for the furlough scheme, the SNP has claimed.

What do you think about the local lockdown rules where you live? Tell us in our survey..."The next grant will be for those affected between February 1 and April 30 2021."There are no details yet, which could be because the government wants to keep its options open to support those who may have been left out of support before."And if you're a small business the consumer expert explained that the new bounce back loans can now be repaid over 10 years instead of six and you can apply for one six

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined additional UK Government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers across the country impacted by coronavirus after the furlough scheme ends next month.The furlough scheme was introduced in March and paid 80 per cent of the salaries of nearly 12 million employees unable to work because of coronavirus and subsequent lockdown and will end on October 31.Since the beginning of the pandemic, the UK Government has provided over £190 billion of support -

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBritish chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the government will cover a third of workers’ wages under a new coronavirus jobs support scheme that will replace the furlough initiative.The furlough scheme, which has been accessed by countless film and television companies in the UK, will be closed at the end of October and Sunak has come under pressure to set out fresh support for employees as a second wave of Covid-19 washes through the country.Under the new jobs

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to millions of savers across the UK. The money-saving expert took to social media after National Savings & Investments (NS&I) announced plans to slash the interest it pays on many of its savings accounts - including Income Bonds, Direct Saver and Premium Bonds prize funds.

coronavirus pandemic - he criticised the UK for having "one of the highest death rates in the world" from coronavirus. Sir Keir said a second national lockdown would be a “sign of government failure, not an act of God” that would take an “immense toll” on public health and the economy.Speaking from Doncaster, the Labour leader said: “The warnings yesterday from the government’s advisers were stark.