MARTIN Lewis returned tonight for a special live show as the money guru shares his top tips and tricks for your summer getaway.
The UK’s MoneySavingExpert was back on our screens at 8pm on ITV and ITVX as he shared urgent travel tips for Brits – covering everything from passports to flights and the best deals on foreign currency.
And during the show, Martin called on Brits to book their travel insurance ASAB or “as soon as you book,” in order to save huge amounts of cash.
Martin also gave an urgent warning to Brits to check their passports before heading on holiday this summer, as if it is more than ten years old you could be refused entry to a country.
Read our Martin Lewis below for the latest updates…
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That’s all for tonight folks
That marks the end of tonight’s episode and, sadly, the end of this series of the Money Show.
But worry not, we will keep providing breaking money news and cash advice with our live blog.
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Martin explains why mortgages are rising
Martin Lewis explained tonight that recent mortgage rises are actually by design.
This is because the Bank of England wants to reduce spending power and thus control inflation.
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News you can use returns after the break
Don’t switch off yet!
Martin Lewis will return after the break with his News You Can Use section.
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Are you eligible for benefits?
A number of charities have benefits calculators that you can use to work out if you are entitled to any extra help.
This includes:
- Turn2Us
- Policy in Practice
- EntitledTo
It’s worth looking into, as if you do qualify, it could make you eligible for the £900 cost of living payment too.
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Martin gives roaming charges advice
Unfortunately, roaming charges are back.
So tonight, Martin Lewis shared some urgent advice to avoid the payments.
He called on Brits to ditch their big networks and join a smaller one that doesn’t charge for roaming.
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How to catch up on the Martin Lewis Money Show
You can catch up on the Martin Lewis Money Show via ITV’s streaming service ITVX.
Last year’s series of the show provided crucial advice for Brits in need of financial support, from energy-saving tips to urgent money warnings.
The hit show returned today at 8pm for a holiday special.
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Rebook your hotel to save costs
Martin revealed another handy tip tonight, with this one helping Brits save on hotel costs.
The money expert said if your hotel has free cancellation, you should always check if prices have dropped.
If they have, you should cancel your booking and book again at a cheaper price.
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Make sure to check your passport
Martin Lewis issued an urgent passport warning during tonight’s show.
He revealed that Brits must have passports under ten years old to enter many countries.
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Make sure to get your Global Health Insurance Card
Thousands of Brits have expiring EHIC cards this year, so they will need to apply for a Global Health Insurance Card.
These make sure you get FREE healthcare in valid EU countries.
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One in five people have not booked their insurance yet
Some Brits are not following Martin’s advice to book insurance as soon as they book.
Martin’s poll from this evening shows 1/5 people are yet to book their travel insurance for their summer holidays.
Come on everyone!
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Get your travel insurance ASAB
If you are to take home one bit of advice from tonight’s show, Martin says, it should be to get your travel insurance As Soon As you Book.
Martin Lewis wants us all to book our insurance the moment we book because it can dramatically reduce costs.
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Where should you exchange your cash?
Martin Lewis suggested that Brits should exchange their cash before they go on holiday tonight.
This is because you never know the exchange rate you will get while abroad.
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Martin doesn’t bother with cash abroad
Martin said this evening that he “no longer bothers” with physical cash while abroad.
This is because some bank cards allow you to get the best exchange rate without printing cash yourself.
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Martin’s best card for travelling abroad
Martin Lewis outlined which cards are the best for travelling abroad, here is his guide.
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Martin’s Tesco advice did the trick
Fans got in touch for this evening’s show to thank the money expert for his Tesco warning last week.
Some viewers got their hands on meals out as well as new subscriptions.
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How to catch up on the Martin Lewis Money Show
You can catch up on the Martin Lewis Money Show via ITV’s streaming service ITVX.
Last year’s series of the show provided crucial advice for Brits in need of financial support, from energy-saving tips to urgent money warnings.
The hit show returned today at 8pm for a holiday special.
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Tonight is all about keeping the cost of holidays low
Martin has introduced tonight’s theme, with the show focusing on how to keep the cost of your holiday low.
On top of that, Martin will walk us through discounts on Amazon and…stamps!
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Don’t miss Martin’s latest poll
You can now take part in Martin Lewis’ latest poll!
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Major energy supplier launches ‘UK’s cheapest’ fixed deal
Utility Warehouse is offering new and existing customer the chance to fix their energy bills at a cheaper rate offered to those on the standard variable tariff (SVT).
UW’s new “Fixed Saver 1” tariff will allow customers to fix their energy prices at an average cost of £1,974.
For the average household, this will be £100 cheaper than sticking to the SVT which is pegged to Ofgem’s price cap.
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Here we go!
The Martin Lewis Money show is about to begin, and it’s going to be a big one!
Follow us here for all the latest updates on tonight’s episode.
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Free debt advice
If you’re in debt there are plenty of services you can take advantage of and they offer free advice on how to manage debt.
Most of them can offer you free guidance and help in person, over the telephone or online.
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Just an hour to go!
Not long to go now until Martin Lewis returns for a new edition of his Money Show.
This week’s episode will focus on saving cash while on holiday.
Stick with us for live coverage.
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What will Martin Lewis cover on tonight’s show?
The UK’s MoneySavingExpert took to Twitter to reveal what he will be covering on tonight’s show.
He said: “I’ll cover cheapest ways to spend abroad (for kids too), insurance, roaming, car hire, suncream, airport parking, how to sit together for free & more.
“Plus I’ll take ur Qs (so I expect some on mortgages).”
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Are you eligible for benefits?
A number of charities have benefits calculators that you can use to work out if you are entitled to any extra help.
This includes:
- Turn2Us
- Policy in Practice
- EntitledTo
It’s worth looking into, as if you do qualify, it could make you eligible for the £900 cost of living payment too.
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Council tax to rise AGAIN for millions after record increases – are you affected?
Households are being warned they could be slapped with more council tax rises after already record increases.
The Government has announced fees charged by some local authorities for leaving DIY waste at recycling centres will be scrapped from later this summer.
DIY waste is anything that comes from building or renovation work and generated in the home, such as old plaster board.
The changes mean councils will treat DIY waste the same as household waste and could save people £10 per item.
