Martin Lewis

“drivers could face a fine of up to £1,000 if they continue driving with one.”

“He said around 2.7 million photocard licences are due to expire this year”

“applicants close to their affordability limit should consider reducing discretionary spending for three to six months before applying”

“Millions of people across the UK may be missing out on a £68.90‑a‑week uplift to their retirement income because they have not built up sufficient National Insurance contributions.”

“The full new state pension is currently worth £241.30 a week, or about £12,550 a year.”

“To get any state pension you need 10 years of National Insurance credits.”

“Someone with nine qualifying years, for example, could buy one additional year to reach the minimum 10‑year threshold, unlocking around £68.90 a week, roughly £3,582.80 a year, instead of receiving n…”

“People can typically make voluntary National Insurance contributions for up to the previous six tax years, although whether doing so is good value depends on individual circumstances.”

“Attendance Allowance, which is administered by the DWP, provides financial support to older people with disabilities or long-term health conditions who need regular care or supervision. The Money Sav…”

“He explained to his X followers that for the purposes of tax, those who are aged 64 will still get to keep their £20,000 Cash ISA limit if they turn 65 in the same tax year.”

“We now know you get the higher cash ISA limit from the tax year in which you turn 65. Rather than on your 65th birthday.”

“300,000 homes could be set to miss out on up to £2,000 per year of extra cash from the government to soften the blow.”

“potentially worth up to £215 depending on prescription requirements, according to Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.”

“over 99% of people”

“What defines help? Well the first one is help with daily living, and a famous old judge… in 1981 defined this and it still fits for today.”

“We now know the definition of "age 65" for the cash ISA limit. From April 2027, the cash ISA limit will be cut to £12,000 for all under 65s, though the total ISA limit remains £20,000. "We now know y…”

“Under the old system, your bill would rise each year by inflation plus a few percentage points – typically 2-4% on top of either Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Retail Price Index (RPI).”

“So, a simple, 'no rises above inflation' rule seems a reasonable compromise. And our research shows compared to Ofcom's solution, if this had been in place it would've meant lower rises for over 99% …”

“The July Cap will rise 13% because the Mid-East conflict started during it, yet it was cushioned a little as the first few weeks of that period were pre-war.”

“He pointed out that some fixed deals are currently around 4% cheaper than today's Price Cap and argued they could offer greater savings once the July increase comes into effect.”

“This is why, as you can fix today at 4% below the April Cap, never mind what the Cap will jump to in July, I'm saying if you're on the Cap get off it.”

“Speaking on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, Mr Lewis referred to a legal definition dating back to 1981.”

“June 29”

“over 99% of customers”

“you should be able to leave within 30 days of notification and again within 30 days after the price rise”