Money-saving expert Martin Lewis is urging married couples to check if they can apply for their Marriage Tax Allowance and saving some money in the process.
15.03.2023 - 13:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Fans have expressed their gratitude to Martin Lewis after the Government confirmed the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) rise will be delayed.
The money-saving expert announced the big news on social media which will ensure people save money on their energy bills. Initially, the government proposed a 20 per cent EPG rise in April which would have seen the cap for average households raised from £2,500 to £3,000.
The EPG was introduced as a cheaper alternative to Ofgem's price cap, with the government supplementing the price difference. The proposed rise would have seen households pay around £500 more a year on their energy bills, however, this is no longer the case. Households are now expected to save £160 due to the £2,500 cap being extended to mid-June.
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Writing on Twitter, Mr Lewis said: "CONFIRMED: The Energy Price Guarantee 20% rise has been postponed from April to July - meaning in practice it's cancelled. Exactly what my letter (below) to Chancellor asked for. Thanks to the govt for listening & to the 135 charities backing the campaign."
Martin has spent the past few months campaigning for the EPG to remain at its current rate to help billpayers afford their energy costs in the face of a worsening cost of living crisis. He previously wrote to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, warning that the increase would be "an act of national mental health harm".
Many of Mr Lewis' fans have expressed their thanks for his long-term campaign against the rise and the results it has brought. One Twitter user wrote: "Thanks to you Martin and all those charities who backed you. At the moment every little bit helps, and we have to
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis is urging married couples to check if they can apply for their Marriage Tax Allowance and saving some money in the process.
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it was announced he'd sadly passed away on 28 March. Paul, famed for hosting shows such as The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, "unexpectedly but peacefully" died on Tuesday, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement. Fans and fellow famous faces have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the late star, with the likes of Lorraine Kelly and Martin Lewis leading tributes.
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Numerous celebrities have shared heartfelt tributes to late TV presenter Paul O'Grady after it was announced he'd sadly passed away on 28 March. Paul, famed for hosting shows such as The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, "unexpectedly but peacefully" died on Tuesday, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement. Fans and fellow famous faces have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the late star, with the likes of Lorraine Kelly and Martin Lewis leading tributes.
The RAC has warned that people who fill their cars up with diesel could be paying far more at the pumps than they should. Diesel is being sold for around 17p a litre more on average than petrol at forecourts across the UK - despite wholesale prices for both fuels being virtually identical.
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Martin Lewis is set to become a regular co-host on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.The 50-year-old financial journalist and consumer champion will join the weekday breakfast show on various Wednesdays across the year, alongside the show’s long-term presenter Susanna Reid. Speaking about his appointment, Lewis said: “To have the ability to hold politicians to account over the cost of living is a privilege and a responsibility.
Martin Lewis has signed as a regular co-host on the ITV show after Piers Morgan infamously stormed off and subsequently quit. The award winner journalist and broadcaster has will kick off his new role with a tax year end special on Wednesday 29th March at 6am on ITV1 and ITVX. Martin will present alongside Susanna Reid on various Wednesdays this year after stepping into the role of co-host several times since Piers departed GMB.
Martin Lewis is urging the millions of people in the UK who receive a regular payslip to check it straight away as they could have lost out on thousands.
Martin Lewis is urging households up and down the country to check if they are eligible for a Council Tax discount before the new financial year begins on April 6. While Council Tax band evaluations differ in Scotland, England and Wales, the various ways to qualify for a discount are mostly the same.
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Martin Lewis has shared essential advice for anyone unable to get through to the Future Pension Centre to buy missing National Insurance (NI) years in order to boost their State Pension entitlement. The UK Government recently extended the deadline from April 5 to July 31 due to a surge in demand for the service and has frozen the prices of each year.
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