Podcast Episodes

Testing your consumer rights and haggling skills

Martin Lewis records the podcast from Lords to share his money saving tips while watching the cricket.

An explanation of your statutory return rights with a focus on what the law explicitly outlines a…

Published on 2 months ago

Free £1,000 a year for wannabe first time buyers | Will cash ISAs be cut | LISA v Pension

Martin looks at Lifetime ISAs, after a report was published by the Treasury Committee on the future of the first time buyers savings account, he explains the basics of them and answers questions on w…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The cheapest way to spend abroad, stop paying to pay! And find old pensions worth £10,000s!

With £31 billion in lost or unclaimed pensions in the UK, Martin tells you how to find your old pensions - which could be worth £10,000s! Plus, Martin’s top holiday money need-to-knows to help you st…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Council Tax Money Back Special **UPDATED 20/6, after Government consultation launched**

***This episode was first published on 5th June. It was updated on 20th June to reflect the launch of a government consultation on the administration of Council Tax.***

Martin goes through step by ste…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Four easy-speedy steps to slash your mobile bill

Martin goes through his four easy steps to help you reduce your mobile bill. Plus, with energy bills likely to rise due to conflict in the Middle East, should you fix now? What do the Warm Home disco…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter Fuel Payment – How it’ll really work (Eng & Wales) | And are you drinking enough beer

The Winter Fuel Payment will again be a universal payment in England and Wales for state pensioners this winter, yet it’ll be clawed back via the tax system where someone earns over £35,000. How wil…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mini-pod: Energy Price Cap drops 7%, but it’s still pants!

Martin reacts to the latest Energy Price Cap announcement from the regulator Ofgem. The new cap coms into force from July, and applies to households in England, Scotland and Wales on variable tariffs…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Free £310 bank switch | Winter Fuel Shenanigans | Energy Price Cap to fall but you should still fix

Martin Lewis looks at the Energy Price Cap and what your best options are for your bills.

He gives his view on the recent announcement that the Winter Fuel Payment will be expanded.

A guide on how to …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Childcare SPECIAL: Your questions & problems put to Sec of State for Education Bridget Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Martin Lewis to answers your questions about the cost of childcare.

They cover topics such as are there enough funds for 30hrs funded childcare? Why 800,0…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Interest rate cut special: what savers & mortgage holders need do now. Including… why locking in savings can be a winner.

Why locking in savings can be a winner. Should you fix your mortgage now or wait? How to get accepted for a mortgage, and more.

Martin reacts as the Bank of England cuts UK base interest rates again f…

Published on 4 months ago