Martin Lewis is encouraging people on a low income or currently claiming Universal Credit to take advantage of a unique savings scheme which could provide an extra cash boost of up to £300 each year. In a special savings edition of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live this week, the financial expert encouraged viewers to consider opening a UK Government Help to Save account and take advantage of the 50 per cent bonus structure it offers.
Martin Lewis urges 4m people on benefits to check if they can lower their broadband bill to just £12
11.01.2023 - 18:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Martin Lewis is urging four million people claiming Universal Credit and certain other benefits to take advantage of broadband social tariffs which could bring your monthly package down to between £12.50 and £20. Older people on Pension Credit may also be eligible for the cheaper deals which offer fibre broadband with mid-range speeds.
Martin told viewers of his Money Show Live that only three per cent of those who are eligible are actually taking advantage of the social tariff broadband offers. The latest figures from Ofcom show that just 136,000 of the 4.2 million households on Universal Credit who are entitled to the discounted deals have taken them up.
Explaining how social tariff broadband works to viewers, Martin said: “Those are cheaper, long-term cheap tariffs that you’re able to get in those circumstances. Usually you’ll pay between £12 to £20 per month, so it’s cheaper than current deals, it isn’t normally but it is right now -s0, if you’re on Universal Credit, go and take advantage of the cheaper broadband you’re entitled to.”
The quickest way to find out if you can lower your monthly broadband bill is to contact your provider directly.
New legislation introduced by the UK Government now means that providers can automatically check your eligibility through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - with your consent.
Below is a quick guide to social tariff deals from BT, Sky, Now Broadband and Virgin Media O2.
Sky Broadband Basics could be for you if you’re struggling to pay your Sky Broadband bills, but want to stay connected.
The package costs £20 per month for 18 months.
This includes:
It comes with a new 18-month contract, but if you need to leave before it ends, Sky won’t charge you any early exit fees on
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