Universal Credit claimants can secure £20 broadband deals says Martin Lewis

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Martin Lewis has launched a 'bill-busting' campaign to aid households in cutting expenses at the beginning of the new year. The financial expert advised viewers during the first Money Show Live of 2025 to scrutinise their mobile contracts to avoid overpaying post-expiry, check energy tariffs are fixed below the price cap, and to negotiate better broadband deals.

He highlighted that the secret to cheaper services involves either haggling with your supplier or using comparison sites to find optimal deals for your budget and needs.

He also brought attention to a significant saving opportunity for Universal Credit claimants, revealing on ITV: "If you are on Universal Credit, or in some cases other benefits like Pension Credit, there's a thing called 'social tariffs'.

Special, cheaper tariffs for people in those situations, up to four million people are missing out. "They're not the fastest speeds, but they are a much lower price of £12 to £20 a month.