Martin Lewis

Overheard someone say they were "giving 110%" today... and I couldn't help myself.

Maths pedants of the world… unite!

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It's time to ban above inflation mid-contract mobile & broadband price hikes. We investigated 47,000 tariffs, & in 75% of cases @Ofcom's protection rules meant people PAY MORE. In 99% of cases, people saw above inflation rises. It needs to stop. Full story www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/06...

Pls spread word. Three digits can help protect you from scams: 159. If you're suspicious of a 'call from your bank', politely hang up and dial 159. It connects you to a switchboard that puts you through to your bank's real number. Watch the video for why its extra protection

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Martin Lewis evidence to MPs… the biggest area of complaint I get about energy bills is on the Standing Charge.

Just a small part of the evidence given at the Commons Public Accounts committee. You can watch the full session here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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This is just another example of our risible two tier advertising regulations. Hard checks for TV, radio, print newspapers yet slop, shite and scams rife online...

Cool in 90: the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the Internet
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'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Some raised eyebrows in Good Morning Britain and This Morning today about my shorts. Yet I think it's important to show that uniform strictures when it's 32 degrees need to be relaxed. So I'm getting my knees out for the cause.

"Am I losing the battle? Yes: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity and others life savings". Very pleased to see the Guardian giving this level of prominence to the epidemic of scam adverts... www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...

‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings

Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them

Got a shock watching Ann Droid with Mrs MSE to suddenly hear the brilliant Diana Morgan say my name in the dialogue! A rather bizarre, but lovely, experience.

It seems the govt is considering exempting online games from the U16s social media ban. Yet online games are already exempt from scam ads regulations due to come in next year and scams are rife there. The two do not work together. STOP THE SCAMMERS!

Martin asks MPs: “Do you know what your equivalised income is?” as that’s what some water firms ask vulnerable people to see if they’re eligible for a social (ie capped costs) tariff.

A clip of the utility regulation evidence at Commons Public Accounts committee.

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Gordon's alive!!!!!!!!!!

STUDENT LOAN NEWS: The Treasury Committee of MPs has put out its report into student loans. Here's my view:-

Martin Lewis evidence to MPs: “Why should you have to tell firm after firm that you’re vulnerable?”

Just a small part of the utility regulation evidence given at the Commons Public Accounts committee you can watch the full session here www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Martin Lewis evidence to MPs on energy, broadband & water regulation: ‘it’s crap, confusion tends to rule’

Just a small part of the evidence given at the Commons Public Accounts committee you can watch the full session here www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Martin Lewis to MPs: 'There's a huge amount of confusion'

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And breathe! What a busy week, new PM, new Chancellor, cost of living announcements (and your suggestions), wholesale energy price spikes, and more.

I'm off for the weekend. Have a good one. See you monday.

Like an unplugged fridge, I'm off! Have a wonderful weekend. I'll may see you back on here 01:00 Monday.

Below the desk...

Been doing interviews all morning on mod contract price hikes, while prepared and ready to get out for a quick run afterwards.

The colour matching is purely coincidental.

NEWS: Its just been announced that electricity VAT is to be scrapped for six months from 1 October, but will it actually save you money? Martin Lewis instant analysis

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6th former: Martin, how do I know if an advert on my socials is real or fake?

Part of the National Money Assembly filmed at St Charles 6th form college London and live streamed to over 300 schools and sixth forms by @youngenterprise.bsky.social

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I'll be giving evidence for the commons public accounts committee on energy bills, water bills and mobile bills starting 3:30pm Parliamentlive.tv - Public Accounts Committee you can watch here if you want... share.google/y1Wl7X8lcCrb...

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How should Andy Burnham tackle the cost of living?

My focus as well as cutting overall costs would be giving young adults hope and ensuring help isn’t focused only on the lowest earners. More in the video. Please post your priorities in the comments

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I've just got the latest energy bill predictions. The average of 3 sources show the Price Cap rising 5.1% on 1 Oct - as the last week has seen very high wholesale rates. An annualised rise of £93 on a typical bill. cont

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If this happens it will wipe out any household savings from the VAT cut during that Price Cap period (those on fixes will still see a 4.8% reduction).

The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has just started his first address to the country in that role. Lets see what clues we get to his immediate priorities.