MARTIN Lewis will return to our screens tonight with more crucial debt and money advice to help you through the Cost of Living crisis.
The MoneySavingExpert founder often covers a range of topics, from energy bills to pensions and broadband deals, as well as the latest changes to Universal Credit and other benefits.
He returns to ITV at 8pm this evening with another live Money Show.
It comes as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently revealed the EXACT date millions of Brits on Universal Credit will start receiving a rise in their payment amounts.
Rises in Universal Credit payments will kick off from April 10 – but the date varies based on when you usually get paid your benefit. You can check how much your new payment amount will be by reading our guide to benefit rises here.
Read our Cost of Living blog for the latest news and updates…
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Who is eligible for cold weather payments?
Households are eligible for the extra cash if they are getting the following:
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- income-based jobseeker’s allowance
- income-related employment and support allowance
- Support for mortgage interest
Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:
- Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium
- Have a child who is disabled
- Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
- Have a severe or enhanced disability premium
- Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount
- Have a child under five living with you
You can find out more about eligibility on the government’s website.
How much do Microwaves cost to run?
Running a microwave will cost you around 5.7p per ten minutes of use.
Of course, this depends on the model and which settings you use, but this is based on an appliance with 1,000w power.
Microwaves are considered more cost-effective than traditional ovens.