Martin Lewis
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Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack last Saturday (10 October) was the third facility hit in a week by Houthi forces. Footage of the strike was released by Saudi Arabia and has been shared widely across social media. But why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and what does this mean for UK? The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a closer look. Watch Bel’s full analysis in the video above.
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Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TV
A Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana. Jaime West, who is standing for Fayette County Council, spoke to Connersville News Examiner managing editor Amy Graham-McCarthy on October 9 for LocalTV3. Things took a bizarre turn when West was asked what potentially unpopular move she would implement. This prompted a tirade which included claims that the sheriff’s nephew had threatened to “blow my head off.” When asked to give her closing words, West replied “We have guns too!”
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Martin Lewis warns fixed tariffs won’t stop your energy bill rising - how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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New Cash ISA rule for DWP state pensioners confirmed under Andy Burnham
Cash ISA limits will be cut to just £12,000, down from their current £20,000, as of April 2027
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Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter as Winter Fuel Payments letters sent
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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Thousands of Bradford pensioners could get up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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Plan 2: Three friends on a decade of student loans
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.
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Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter as Winter Fuel Payments letters sent
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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What would make your life easier? Martin Lewis asks public for ‘small ideas’ to improve UK
Finance expert launches Small Ideas Initiative to gather ‘practical, low-cost’ ideas to put before cross-party panel
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Martin Lewis warns fixed tariffs won’t stop your energy bill rising - how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Martin Lewis shares seven ways to boost your state pension
Andy Burnham announced proposals to adjust the triple lock in order to build up a National Care Service
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Martin Lewis warns a fixed rate tariff can rise – how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Martin Lewis calls for ‘common sense’ ideas to make Britain better
The money expert says he wants “collective intelligence” to inform positive changes
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Calls for ‘heat tariff’ help as 'energy bill emergency' tips £276 January rise
Campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.
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Martin Lewis poll reveals most want triple lock scrapped to fund social care
A Martin Lewis poll found 63.1 of respondents backed scrapping the state pension triple lock to help fund universal social care, with a sharp age divide.
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Premium Bonds prize checker: When is October’s NS&I draw and have I won?
This month’s prize draw is imminent
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Andy Burnham announces end of DWP pensions triple lock to fund social care service
The state pension triple lock could be scrapped as Andy Burnham discusses difficult choices around funding a national care service.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune
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Rare Royal Mint £1 coin sells for almost 100 times face value because it's wonky
The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on one side and a British bee design on the reverse, was sold on eBay for £99.99
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune