Martin Lewis warns Brits to claim £2k government bonus before April deadline

Niall Horan has revealed he fell 'extremely ill' on a flight forcing him to cancel a TV appearance.The former One Direction singer thanked British Airways staff who "took such good care of me" while on board a flight to the US.The 28-year-old was due to appear on Ireland's Late Late Show to chat with host Ryan Tubridy from his Los Angeles home.However, due to falling ill the star pulled out of his appearance.He took to social media to share his gratitude and news: "Thank you to the staff on that @British_Airways flight. I was extremely ill and they took such good care of me."The official Twitter account for the show announced said: "We’re deva! Unfortunately @NiallOfficial won’t be able to make tonight’s show".The show later shared a statement from Niall's spokesperson: ""He’s very poorly & is so disappointed that he couldn’t be on the #LateLate tonight.

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Manchester United’s huge Premier League match away to Leeds United, Edinson Cavani was spotted at the Amir Kahn vs Kell Brook fight.The United hitman was already ruled out of the Reds’ huge match against their fierce rivals by Ralf Rangnick.A niggling groin injury and stomach bug will see the former Paris Saint-Germain ace miss the encounter with Marcelo Bielsa’s side, according to the United boss.Cavani has missed United’s last two Premier League matches against Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion.And with the striker missing the affair at Elland Road due to illness and his groin injury, United fans were less than pleased to see him at the AO Arena. “Can’t even bother turning up to United games but makes it to the boxing…” said one frustrated supporter.

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Martin Lewis took to Twitter last night after watching a documentary about Kate Garrway and her husband Derek Draper, who contracted COVID-19 last year.The moving ITV programme followed the Good Morning Britain presenter as her spouse recovers in hospital, capturing him struggling to cope with his slow recovery from the deadly virus.Martin praised the mum-of-two for her “positivity” throughout a very difficult year.As her spouse remains in hospital one year on, Kate looks after their two children - Darcey 15, and Billy, 11 - and continues to work to support the family.The Money Show Live host said although it was “very difficult” to watch on television last night, he could only imagine what it had been like for Kate to live through.The

Piers Morgan joined Martin Lewis, Ben Shephard, Myleene Klass and more as they were moved by the tragic story of Kate Garraway's Finding Derek Documentary. The ITV programme focused on Derek Draper’s long fight with coronavirus as his wife Kate Garraway supported him.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned millions of Brits to make sure they don't miss out on claiming up to £2,000 from the government.

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Martin Lewis has urged people to open a Lifetime ISA that could earn them a bonus of £1,000 per year. During the last episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, the financial guru explained how anyone aged between 18-39 can open a LISA, with as little as a £1 deposit.

Martin Lewis was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) back in 2014. He received the accolade for his services to consumer rights and to charitable services through his Money Saving Expert Charity Fund.And now, the financial journalist has spoken about his chances of receiving a knighthood.The 48-year-old claimed “it’s not going to happen,” when a fan reached out to him on Twitter.Martin admitted that he was flattered by the support but dismissed any suggestion of becoming a Sir.“Is it not about time @MartinSLewis gets a knighthood for his services to the public regarding finance #MartinLewis,” one fan wrote on the micro-blogging site yesterday.“Wow! Huge amount of likes.

Martin Lewis used the last episode of The Money Show Live current series to remind viewers who have been working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic to claim back tax to help with increased energy costs. The consumer champion encouraged everyone who has worked from home, even for just one day over the last 12 months, to make sure they claim before the financial year ends on April 5.

Martin Lewis has been an invaluable source for money-saving news throughout the coronavirus pandemic, often finding long-forgotten loopholes that could save consumers a handy pot of cash they can then put to better use. In the final episode of The Money Show LIve on ITV, the consumer champion urged married couples and those in a civil partnership to take advantage of a tax break worth hundreds of pounds before time runs out.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned that every single household in England and Wales could face a hefty £1000 fine if they're not careful.

Martin Lewis has warned Brits that all households could be fined £1,000 from this Sunday if they don’t fill in the 2021 Census.The Census is an online form which asks questions about your household.It covers topics like who you live with, your job, your religion and he type of property you have.Every household will be sent a letter in the post which has a unique code to allow you to fill in the Census.If you haven’t received yours yet you can request one on the gov.uk website.You only need to fill this out once per household, and you can request to do this via an online form or postal survey.Every household in England and Wales is being pushed to fill in the form on Census Day – March 21 2021.But, you can also fill it in as soon as possible

Martin Lewis has found that people with a mental health condition are three times more likely to have been the victim of an online scam in comparison with the wider UK population. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said current plans to tackle the issue do not go far enough and highlighted how people with mental health problems can often face higher risks due to low mood, reduced concentration or impulsivity, which in turn can make it harder to control online spending or spot potential scams online.

Martin Lewis has warned. Vulnerable Brits must be protected from scammers under the new Online Safety Bills laws, the 48-year-old said.The proposed bill, if it's passed into law, will give Ofcom the power to crack down on social media companies.But it is believed the new law wouldn't cover online scams or other financial fraud.

Martin Lewis, 48, is best known for offering money advice on his show, in appearances on This Morning and via Twitter to his followers. However, the star has also revealed he was invited to appear before the House of Lords earlier today - but it didn’t go entirely to plan.Martin told his 1.1 million followers on Twitter how he was invited to appear in front of the House Of Lords.He wrote: “I've been invited to give evidence at 2pm this afternoon to the @UKHouseofLords liaison committee on Financial Exclusion.”However, later in the day the money-saving expert confirmed everything had not gone to plan, admitting he had a “nightmare”.Martin tweeted: “Phew.The session is over.