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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-09T13:10:35.000Z",
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    "Martin Lewis says the Lifetime ISA penalty is 'hideously unjust' for first-time buyers",
    "Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers urged to take meter reading TODAY for £117 saving",
    "Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to drivers amid £7.5bn car finance payouts",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMoney Saving Expert has urged workers to check their payslips following the minimum wage increase that came into force on April 1, warning that hundreds of thousands of people could be missing out on pay they are legally entitled to.\n\nFigures from the Low Pay Commission show 445,000 workers were underpaid in 2024.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe National Living Wage now stands at £12.71 an hour for those aged 21 and over.\n\nMoney Saving Expert said the rise gives workers a timely opportunity to ensure they are being paid correctly, noting that nearly 400 employers have recently been named by the Government for failing to meet minimum wage rules, including Costa Coffee, B&M, KPMG and Bupa.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOne of the most common causes of underpayment is job‑related costs such as uniforms, tools and safety equipment.\n\nThe site warned that employers must ensure these expenses do not push pay below the legal minimum, regardless of how the costs are covered.\n\nIt also highlighted issues around unpaid working time.\n\nHours spent on overtime, security checks, handovers, opening duties and time on call must all be included when calculating hourly pay.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTraining time, travel between work locations and preparation work should also be counted.\n\nMoney Saving Expert stressed that tips cannot be used to top up wages to meet minimum pay requirements — gratuities must be paid on top of base salary.\n\nThe same applies to commission‑based roles, where employers must ensure minimum wage is met regardless of sales performance.\n\nAccommodation arrangements can also affect pay calculations.\n\nEmployers can only offset up to £77.70 per week against wages for housing; any additional charges must not reduce pay below the minimum threshold.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Martin Lewis says the Lifetime ISA penalty is 'hideously unjust' for first-time buyers\n  * Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers urged to take meter reading TODAY for £117 saving\n  * Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to drivers amid £7.5bn car finance payouts\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThose who identify underpayment could be eligible for up to six years of backpay.\n\nMoney Saving Expert advised employees to raise concerns informally with their employer or payroll department where possible.\n\nIf unresolved, workers can submit a formal complaint, seek support from a trade union, or contact ACAS for guidance.\n\nComplaints can also be made to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which has powers to recover unpaid wages and take enforcement action. Workers may choose to remain anonymous, although allowing HMRC to make contact can help investigations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Martin Lewis's MSE warns Britons to check payslips after 445,000 were underpaid: 'Check it now!'"
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