Bournemouth Echo | Blogs https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/blogs/ Bournemouth Echo Blogs en-gb Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:01:14 +0000 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:01:14 +0000 https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Bournemouth Echo | Blogs https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/blogs/ Barclays to pay drivers early – but they must make a big decision within a month https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26700958.barclays-makes-major-compensation-announcement-drivers/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:32:35 +0000 94b343699a3acb200359701be1cb9546 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis breaks down new pension tax rules with £13,037 threshold https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26692936.martin-lewis-breaks-new-state-pension-2027-hmrc-tax-rules/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:15:29 +0000 b385ee190e7b9c1f262888bfe55031f6 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26682630.wrong-council-tax-band-100-energy-payment/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:34:46 +0000 a0417f9613619b32803f1a0035f30503 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26676638.martin-lewis-end-energy-poll-tax-standing-charge-axed/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:31:34 +0000 a418564258c1fc8f9abbfdf62b85f446 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26672566.martin-lewis-budget-2026-early-announcement-reaction/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:23:11 +0000 ce1e4983f3b5049dadd6e3e42f324690 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis's free energy bill trick to use before clocks go back this weekend https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26665431.martin-lewiss-free-energy-bill-trick-use-clocks-go-back/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:13:35 +0100 909e438f1f822c10e159b852e93090f9 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10 https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25019422.dwp-benefits-eligible-social-tariffs-broadband-phone/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:33:00 +0100 722f3323d232444eef701ac273071f42 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26647923.martin-lewis-blue-badge-update-new-rules-cheap-train-fares/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:47:39 +0100 ba755ad5592b48926de796160f7c844e jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26651636.martin-lewis-mortgage-advice-act-deal-ends/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:18:33 +0100 1e24858d55d90561ca59c32bc122341d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis shares 'massively under-publicised' scheme that cuts council tax to zero https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26654708.martin-lewis-council-discount-tax-severe-mental-impairment/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:29:15 +0100 04e19d734dc34e731101a2ee6037d8d4 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright One simple form could protect you but millions haven’t done it, says Martin Lewis https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26654703.need-lasting-power-attorney-martin-lewis-explains/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:28:28 +0100 fd8930b4e632911b1b83b437f85acb0f jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis says ‘I don’t like it’ as Ofgem plans new energy charge https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26654677.martin-lewis-says-i-dont-like-it-ofgem-plans-energy-charge/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:36 +0100 89bf0e16a6e9054cc07f93991148e9b1 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis highlights cheaper way to dry washing as households face higher bills https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26645723.dry-load-washing-28p-energy-bills-rise/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:17:08 +0100 b70df99440232b035d18b474edbb67aa jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis explains the energy bill mistake that could cost you this winter https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26641871.martin-lewis-explain-free-energy-saving-tip-cut-bills/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:29:41 +0100 75909bc07d54f2f1bbc97ea31027f606 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis says 'thank you' as he reveals major council tax change after campaign https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26634347.martin-lewis-reveals-major-council-tax-change-campaign/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:29:05 +0100 eeecaf72b9bb15ea8245eb755488d763 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning and flags the gift you should think twice about https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26564264.martin-lewis-issues-christmas-warning-gift-avoid/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 625c71ad9269be1baa87bd1bda9bb914 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle I checked my energy deal on Martin Lewis’ website – and saved hundreds https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26564274.tried-martin-lewis-cheap-energy-club-cut-gas-bill/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3a873d9c819ba6cab68c00ec4f6936be jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26557642.energy-price-cap-january-rise-forecast-martin-lewis-warning/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:33:09 +0100 24687741d1c163520d2481c025daa9ba jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright HMRC writing to 311,000 people over a State Pension boost – you could be owed £8,000 https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26551810.hmrc-writes-311-000-people-state-pension-boost/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:09:57 +0100 6c8a17c43481eb9099901acbce7d54a5 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright 55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26530015.martin-lewis-55p-per-mile-tax-break-millions-drivers/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:16:59 +0100 dad358ba42a66ca2f7ff6e85ef54e3bd jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis warns households not to make costly energy mistake as prices rise again https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26523438.martin-lewis-warns-millions-energy-fix-winter-looms/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 065b4728724d82537cd518da906eb3d4 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26446702.martin-lewis-tax-efficient-way-take-pension/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 df3dc2bae87c6f299f47b6093edc058d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis reveals the broadband contract trap costing millions of households more https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26235785.martin-lewis-warns-broadband-bills-price-rise-trap/?ref=rss Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:53:07 +0100 9d1cf30b47603cfc5bb9f359ac95c7c5 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26233057.martin-lewis-reveals-cheapest-fixes-available-now-energy-bills-rise/?ref=rss Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3e51a768168a7fc026d615cc6cb52a71 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis shares the exact phrase to get a 'shedload' of money off your bills https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26226282.martin-lewiss-exact-phrase-get-shedload-money-off/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:32:49 +0100 0ab78edc5a23d602f97736798f7d0cea jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis warning as millions could be damaging credit scores without realising https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26193858.common-credit-score-myth-martin-lewis-says-catching-people/?ref=rss Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:36:27 +0100 769ca58372292e710c4e0ec211e7a991 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis says one of the biggest flight myths 'just isn't the case' anymore https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26191145.martin-lewis-dynamic-pricing-get-cheap-flights/?ref=rss Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 04713e6a4829e5451d9e4fcd0df1c044 Martin Lewis says one simple switch could stop Brits wasting money on holiday https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26133531.martin-lewis-one-switch-stop-brits-wasting-holiday-money/?ref=rss Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 929bed213942c00a8a376d8e3acc7777 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright This clever Martin Lewis tip could land you a free upgrade, but act fast https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26088657.martin-lewis-tip-land-free-upgrade-act-fast/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 09:06:51 +0100 1cc402f7137416da0ebd026308706c67 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis issues urgent warning over card use this summer 'it'll cost you' https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26049480.martin-lewis-issues-urgent-warning-card-use-summer/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:36:30 +0100 dd2d46c7bd9d3983c4f733d694ce3cd9 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Thousands could pay £0 for Power of Attorney under updated fee help rules https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26039516.can-get-free-power-attorney-new-updated-rules/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:13:38 +0100 b1287862b2c7a62114727854ff4b0b26 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis explains why dog owners face bills but cat owners often do not https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26014912.martin-lewis-warns-dog-owners-liability-rules/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:41:51 +0100 9c9ca687bb64e74e30b82c92e21afe97 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis warns couples to check this simple thing before it’s too late https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26012365.martin-lewis-issues-warning-couples-hidden-money-risk/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 abb50d0c68ed33722625f9891da27e39 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright What Martin Lewis says companies don’t want you to know - and how to beat it https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25990173.martin-lewis-says-companies-dont-want-know/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:43:04 +0100 33745d6803c4c859876133dd785385d3 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Millions owed £829 each in car finance scandal - Martin Lewis explains what to do now https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25982444.martin-lewis-warning-7-5bn-car-finance-payouts-confirmed/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:27:32 +0100 58f0961c796ada173cb528c28b471757 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Dorset volleyball club set to celebrate 50th anniversary this June https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25969898.wessex-volleyball-club-celebrate-50th-anniversary-june/?ref=rss Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 b0352ee27d3a40be4d0efd979ea2b9fa Fraser.Simpson@newsquest.co.uk | Fraser Simpson Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25966388.martin-lewis-cancellation-rules-change/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:09:46 +0000 76987eaaa4d8594c357d6d81cb6b5112 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright The little-known rules that could lower your council tax as bills rocket across UK https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25955405.little-known-rules-slash-council-tax-bills-rocket/?ref=rss Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ec97a92609e5fb8ad6bc5b8108f0556d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis issues urgent warning over £100 Nationwide Fairer Share bonus https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25950008.martin-lewis-shares-100-nationwide-fairer-share-bonus-news/?ref=rss Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:59:01 +0000 046fa628ee1da9ede94d2388ce255f2b jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis highlights ‘golden window’ as Nationwide and HSBC offer 'best buy' deals https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25926326.martin-lewis-isa-deadline-hsbc-nationwide-launch-deals/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:13:31 +0000 6c6dd74194b1317214989245aeeea0de jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Stamp prices going up again – Martin Lewis says many people miss this trick https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25926304.martin-lewis-says-buy-stamps-now-ahead-april-rise/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:08:45 +0000 585633b1c18a2248b95db02d2e79eba1 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis on the little-known HMRC rule that lets families pass on £1m tax-free https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25915619.1m-hmrc-inheritance-tax-rule-shared-martin-lewis/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 3922311bcd95f7b9bf1f9477ac226933 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis issues £11m Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers to expire within days https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25889220.martin-lewis-issues-tesco-clubcard-warning-vouchers-expire/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:17:18 +0000 ec46f3bac5fb2f4be2568e1db0cdd4ff patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Martin Lewis explains how to increase tax-free HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,570 https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25884690.martin-lewis-increase-tax-free-hmrc-allowance-18-570/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:19:11 +0000 c16f946496167ce523ad60062c77d535 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how to apply as Martin Lewis says 'do it now' https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25772432.lasting-power-attorney-need-one/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 8e6b9ab835f66495670d1456b6755dcc jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis explains how to boost your chance of £100 Nationwide Fairer Share payout https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25753933.martin-lewis-explains-100-nationwide-fairer-share-payouts/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 c2ca184520dd1685534cbdaf5b7df8c1 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25751943.martin-lewis-explains-virtually-unprecedented-bills-change/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:26:31 +0000 43b85a621cdd4420f6997d19088653c8 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25745905.martin-lewis-council-tax-challenge-band-cut-bills/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:13:17 +0000 426b0452640fcdca8de7623d31c57e22 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25745895.dwp-benefits-eligible-social-tariffs-broadband-phone/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:11:51 +0000 6fd2f91f07e730da17b6ea0eba307bdd jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright 3 energy firms confirm they will cut £150 off all bills in the new year https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25707708.3-energy-firms-confirm-will-cut-150-off-customers-bills/?ref=rss Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:53:53 +0000 73107ca2da695f239fb85f242089ee8a jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright