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 will this work in practice? What counts as £35,000 earnings, and what if there are two, three or more pensioners in a house.Martin also answers questions on saving for a pension, who should opt out of receiving winter fuel payment and how to avoid being scammed.Pint rights: we also look at how to make sure you get the pint you paid for.
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Council Tax Money Back Special incl are you one of 100,000 in the wrong band
Martin goes through step by step everything you need to know about Council Tax. He explains:- How to check you are in the right band.
- How to challenge your Council Tax band.
- The Council Tax deductions you may be entitled to.
- How to collect and claim if you are owed Council Tax creditMartin also gives his response to this week’s Winter Fuel Payment news from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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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. But what should you do now? With fixes on the market well below the cap rate, Martin explains how to get the best deals on your energy.
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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 get paid to switch bank accounts.Tell Us this week is all about when have you saved a fortune by pure accident?Mastermind explains the difference between annual and compound interest.
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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 800,000 miss out on Tax Free Childcare? Child Benefit cliff-edge problems & more.
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