Martin Lewis reveals he’s been forced to send his OBE back

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has revealed that he was forced to give back his OBE after having it “taken” from him.The journalist and TV personality, who offers Brits advice on dealing with the cost of living crisis, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to consumer rights and to charitable services.

At the start of 2022, Martin, 50, was awarded a CBE for services to broadcasting and consumer rights in the Queen's New Year Honours.

On Monday, the Good Morning Britain regular shared a photo of his OBE and wrote: "They're taking my OBE off me! Yep, I got a letter saying now I have been upgraded to a CBE, I need to send the OBE back." Quite the upgrade, indeed!

On the same day, Martin appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid to offer advice to Brits calling in with questions on everything from mortgages to energy prices. "If mortgages are going up, what does that mean for people who pay for their properties?