The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live
The Martin Lewis Podcast

Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    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 credit Martin also gives his response to this week’s Winter Fuel Payment news from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

    1h 5m

  2. 23 MAY

    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.

    11 min

  3. 22 MAY

    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.

    1h 2m

  4. 15 MAY

    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.

    55 min

  5. 8 MAY

    Interest rate cut special: what savers & mortgage holders need do now. Including… why locking in savings can be a winner.

    Why locking in savings can be a winner. Should you fix your mortgage now or wait? How to get accepted for a mortgage, and more. Martin reacts as the Bank of England cuts UK base interest rates again from 4.5% to 4.25%, we recorded this literally minutes after it happened and focus on answering your questions about the impact on savings and borrowing (especially mortgages) For savers there’s a warning to act quick if you want to fix. Mortgage holders big questions was fix now or wait – we cover that, but also a fascinating discussion with our mortgage broker guest on what it takes to get accepted for a mortgage whether for a new one or remortgaging, lots of eye opening facts there. In the Tell Us, with summer coming what’s far cheaper to buy abroad (things that you can then bring home that is) And in the Mastermind we find out if Adrian knows why it’s always important to turn your suncream around.

    1h 14m

  6. 30 APR

    Credit & Debit Card Q&A special: How credit scoring works, best 0% deals, stoozing, top cards abroad

    It’s the credit and debit plastic fantastic masterclass you’ve been waiting for… Martin answers all your questions on how to manage your credit card debt, which are the top cards to use abroad and the myths around your ‘credit score’. Plus find out which are the best 0% deals and how to ooze with stooze. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk

    48 min

  7. 24 APR

    The Shrinkflation Nation | Why now is the time to check if you’re owed £100s of energy credit

    The main topic is all about how you could potentially get money back from your energy firm. If you pay by monthly direct debit then Martin explains why you should be checking now if you’re owed serious cash. The Tell Us is about shrinkflation. Where can you find provable evidence of groceries, cleaning productions or cosmetics that are no longer as big as they were. Plus, if you're aged 20 to 25, Martin explains a trick that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. Get in touch… email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk

    1h 1m

  8. 16 APR

    Is the £20,000 cash ISA going to be killed? What savers should be doing NOW

    Full best buys – and everything you ever wanted to know about cash ISAs but were afraid to ask. With the realistic prospect of the cash ISA limit being reduced in the near future, Martin explains what to do right now to get the most out of your savings. Get in touch… email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk

    37 min
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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2025
  • Show Website
    The Martin Lewis Podcast

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