Martin Lewis' frustration was clear to see as he appeared on This Morning on Thursday. It comes after a heavy TV and radio presence from the Money Saving Expert founder ahead of energy prices rocketing on Friday (April 1).
11.03.2022 - 17:31 / ok.co.uk
As shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost of living crisis, money-saving expert Martin Lewis has offered up some advice to make your pennies stretch even further.The financial guru has advised stocking up on everyday items ahead of the imminent price rises next month. Energy prices are set to increase once again in April, costing the average family an additional £600 a year, with the price of stamps and prescriptions also set to increase on the same date. During this week's The Martin Lewis Money Show, the 49 year old addressed the hike and gave some tips to help deal with the added expense.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. He advised on buying stamps now to save the extra cost for the remainder of the year. In the future, first-class stamps will cost 95p instead of 85p and 2nd class stamps are going up by 2p to 68p.
"The key rule here is to stock up now on these class stamps i.e those that say first or second. In the past when prices went up I'd always say you could use them indefinitely but you can only use these until January 31, 2023," Martin said. However, this date does include the Christmas period, which is why Martin suggests: "So buy this Christmas' stamps now if you can do so." Ordinary stamps are set to be replaced by bar coded stamps from February 2023.
Old ones will no longer be in use but will be able to be swapped via a free scheme that will be introduced later in the year. "But if you are going to use stamps in the future, you may as well buy them in now whilst they are cheap," said Mr Lewis. When it comes to energy bills, Martin has three different pieces of advice depending on your situation.
Martin Lewis' frustration was clear to see as he appeared on This Morning on Thursday. It comes after a heavy TV and radio presence from the Money Saving Expert founder ahead of energy prices rocketing on Friday (April 1).
Energy company E.On has blamed the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis for the industry-wide website crashes that are occurring ahead of the energy price cap increase tomorrow. E.On's said on Twitter that 'Martin has once again created unprecedented demand bringing down Britain'.'
As energy bills are set to soar even further as the cost of living crisis continues to pinch it can feel daunting to consider the arrival of your next bill. Next month, energy prices will increase by around 50% across the board affecting every user in the UK. Most energy firms are increasing their standard tariffs to the maximum allowed by the Ofgem price cap - £1,971 - from April 1.
Money Saving Expert has warned people need to do three important things before energy prices skyrocket on Friday.
Martin Lewis is well-known for his helpful money-saving tips, with the TV star having helped millions of people cut back on their household expenses over the years. The 49 year old financial journalist offers free advice on a wide range of topics, including household bills, mortgages and insurance, and has most recently been outlining tips to help people ahead of next month's energy price increase. Martin, who recently urged the public to make five simple changes in order to save money, boasts an impressive net worth thanks to his successful career.
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The Money Savings Expert has shared a handy tip which could help people with prepayment energy metres save money. It comes as the energy price cap is due to rise on Friday (April 1) by 54 percent.
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Martin Lewis has outlined three top tips concerning energy bills, as households get prepared for next month's price hike. Brits are set to see their energy bills soar from 1 April, when the Ofgem price cap will rise from £1,277 will go up to £1,971 – an increase of nearly £700. Most energy firms are increasing their standard tariffs to the maximum allowed by the cap, meaning millions of households will see their bills dramatically increase.
If you're paying your energy bills using a direct debit, then Martin Lewis is here with a warning ahead of the price hike.The Money Saving Expert founder has received a surged of questions from worried bill payers ahead of the price rise, which will see most bills rise by £693 from April 1. Martin, who donated £50,000 out of his own pocket after a This Morning phone-in, has been urging the government to do more to help people ahead of the rise, as well as providing a huge amount of advice for those in need. And he recent took to Twitter to address a question most have regarding their energy bills.
Good Morning Britain viewers have thanked Martin Lewis for grilling the health secretary, Sajid Javid on Monday (21 March). The financial expert, who is filling in for Richard Madeley, took his time to ask key questions about how the government would support the most vulnerable, low income households and medically disabled with the rising cost of energy prices.
Martin Lewis became emotional as he watched a young Ukrainian girl sing the National anthem at a charity concert in Poland. The finance expert, who filled in for Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain, stumbled on his words as he became “distracted” by the sweet girl’s voice. Amelia went viral earlier this month as she sang 'Let it Go' from Disney’s Frozen from a make-shift bomb shelter in Ukraine, in a clip that captured hearts around the world.