Martin Lewis shocks fans as he discusses losing OBE award - but it's not what you think
11.10.2022 - 14:09
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Martin Lewis stunned fans after he made a shock revelation about his OBE medal on Monday.DISCOVER: 7 best budget planning books to help save money during cost of living crisisTaking to Instagram, the financial journalist shared a selfie of himself holding his coveted OBE medal. Alongside the snap, Martin penned: "They're taking my OBE off me! Yep, I got a letter saying now I have a CBE, I need to send the OBE back.
So off it goes."WATCH: Martin Lewis goes missing during GMB debutMartin was awarded an OBE - which stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire - in the 2014 Birthday Honours, for his services to consumer rights and charitable services.MORE: 10 genius ways to keep your house warm without paying for heatingMORE: Susanna Reid inundated with messages following major GMB shake-upOBE's are awarded to people who have been acknowledged as making a "great impact" in their particular line of work.Despite the shock detail, Martin included a line about receiving an even higher accolade in the form of a CBE. Martin briefly shocked his fansThe esteemed award stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire and is a step above an OBE.
A CBE is the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award.The GMB star's fans inundated the comment section with an array of congratulatory messages. "Congratulations Martin, thoroughly deserved (even though it should be a knighthood!)," wrote one delighted fan, whilst a second penned: "Congratulations on the CBE, so deserved, you have helped so many people save money during the living crisis." The GMB star with his CBE award"Massive congratulations," wrote a third, and a fourth added: "Excellent news, and well deserved".Martin's medal update comes after the 50-year-old
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