Martin Lewis spots huge error with new £5000 home improvement grants

Martin Lewis was back on television on Thursday night in a special edition of his hugely popular Money Show Live programme where he shared an incredible success story from one viewer who claimed back thousands of pounds after following his advice. Three months ago, 77-year-old Jill, watched one of Martin’s coronavirus-special TV shows about married women who may have been underpaid State Pension.

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone across the UK struggling with their finances due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Writing in the latest edition of the MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter, the consumer champion had urgent advice for anyone with a mortgage, credit card, car finance or loan repayment, or if you pay insurance monthly.

Martin Lewis confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will give employees who have worked at least one full day from home since April 6 a tax break for the whole year. And during the financial guru’s Money Show Live TV show on Thursday night, he explained exactly how it works and how to claim it.

coronavirus restrictions remain in place across Scotland which means a large number of employees are still working from home with limited or no time at all spent in the office. And now money-saving expert, Martin Lewis, has some good news for remote workers.

PayPal will start charging millions of customerrs an annual ‘inactivity’ fee from December. PayPal defines ‘inactive’ as an account where the user hasn't sent, received or withdrawn money, or logged into their account for a set period of time.

ECHO. He said:"They say it’s better to only put the heating on when you need it."You pay to pump energy in as and when is needed, and to keep pumping it in constantly isn’t efficient."Martin suggested the best way to heat the home is to use a timer."Using a timer's best, because your thermostat is designed to turn your heating on and off to keep you home at the temperature you set it at.

MoneySavingExpert.com site explaining exactly why this is happening and how you can avoid being stung by an extra cost.He says: "It's a non-repayable, taxable grant, worth up to £6,570, made up of 3mths' worth (of 70%) of average trading profits."Martin adds: "It is made up of a single payment made up of 70% of three months' worth of average monthly trading profits over three months capped at £2,190/mth.

Martin Lewis and his team at MoneySavingExpert.com have come up with a list of ways to save cash on energy bills during the colder months. Writing in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter, the consumer champion encouraged everyone to check they were receiving all the financial support they’re entitled to - before winter conditions settle in.

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Mirror Money : "You should  always  turn the heating off in the house when you are out. This will always save you energy and money.

Daily Star, Martin warned that sometimes you have to apply for a deadline and there can be caps on the number of customers given the discount, so he advised viewers to get cracking.

Liverpool Echo, a stopcock is the control tap for your mains water as it flows in from the supply on your street. Most people actually have two stopcocks - one inside the building and the other outside.

Martin Lewis asks Britons to find item in home before it 'bursts'Soon afterwards, many of Martin's fans rushed to weigh in on the conversation.One replied: "Lost £7k income had to get a loan to pay bills rent etc no advice from gov n they expect me to lockdown again and earn 0% receive 0% but pay more tax next year to pay for ppl who have received financial support sod the criteria look at all my tax returns!! Paye as well as TR."Another was seemingly confused by Martin's admission, writing: "I'm confused, what's the issue."One fan went on to explain the situation as they added: "He meant the 14th of July 2020 but said 'July 14' so some people may have thought he meant July 2014."A third went on to ask Martin for advice as they wrote: "What

Martin Lewis has revealed the simple way Tesco customers could save money on their Christmas shopping this year – by offering free money.

Christmas slowly creeping around the corner, many of us will have already started shopping for presents. But this year the festive period will be slightly different and that's all because of the coronavirus crisis.

Martin Lewis weighed in on one of the most-talked about debates of the coronavirus pandemic during his latest Money Show Live programme on Thursday night. In an episode dedicated to saving money this winter, one viewer got in touch to ask the financial journalist if cash payments should always be accepted for purchases in shops.

Martin Lewis says you can get up to £140 help from the government to pay for energy bills if you're eligible.The moneysavingexpert.com founder gave his top winter wallet-boosting tips on tonight's live episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.Presenting the show, he said: "Are you due a Warm Home Discount?"This is £140 credit that goes towards your energy bill.

Money expert Martin Lewis has just explained exactly when shops are forced to accept cash payments - and when they can say "no".

Temperatures have fallen in large parts of the country prompting many households to turn up their central heating - but how can you save money in the process?

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Martin Lewis speaks out on major TV move as he reacts to 'c**p'However, one decided to reply: "Wearing a mask shows you have no idea of what is reality."It wasn't long before fans flocked to the post to offer their support to the finance expert.One shared: "So if you have a disease already, like many of us, and think the extra covid might kill us, we are stupid to protect ourselves?"Another weighed in and said: "Yes He does know what he is Supposed to be doing and that is Wearing a Mask.