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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-13T16:02:30.000Z",
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    "Martin Lewis's MSE warns Britons to check payslips after 445,000 were underpaid: 'Check it now!'",
    "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",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMartin Lewis has issued an urgent plea to nearly one million pensioners across the UK who are failing to claim financial support that could be worth thousands of pounds.\n\nThe Money Saving Expert founder took to X on April 13, urging followers to \"please share\" his message about Pension Credit.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe wrote: \"PENSION CREDIT CAN BE WORTH £1,000s YET 900,000 ELIGIBLE ARE MISSING OUT.\"\n\nThe benefit is aimed at those of state pension age, typically 66 and over, who have a low total weekly income.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFor single pensioners, he said individuals are likely to qualify if their weekly income is below £238, although he advised it may still be worth checking with earnings up to £255 per week.\n\nFor couples where both partners have reached state pension age, a combined weekly income below £363 is expected to qualify.\n\nHe added that even those earning slightly more, up to £380 per week between them, could still be eligible depending on their circumstances.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Lewis emphasised that the income thresholds are not fixed cut-offs, meaning some pensioners may be entitled even if they believe they earn too much.\n\nHe warned that many people could be ruling themselves out unnecessarily and missing out on valuable financial support.\n\nMr Lewis said checking eligibility is straightforward and can be done online or by phone.\n\nHe wrote: \"Don't stall, just call (or check online) to see if you're due it.\"\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Martin Lewis's MSE warns Britons to check payslips after 445,000 were underpaid: 'Check it now!'\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\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe helpline number for most of the UK is 0800 99 1234, while those in Northern Ireland can call 0808 100 6165.\n\nAn online checker is also available via Gov.uk for those who prefer to apply digitally.\n\nPension Credit can provide a direct boost to income and may also unlock access to a range of additional support.\n\nThose aged 75 and over who receive the benefit are eligible for a free TV Licence.\n\nRecipients may also qualify for Housing Benefit if renting, or support for Mortgage Interest if they own their home.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFurther support can include Council Tax reductions and help with NHS costs such as dental treatment, glasses and travel to hospital appointments.\n\nAdditional assistance is available through schemes such as the Warm Home Discount, which helps with heating bills during colder months.\n\nRoyal Mail also offers discounted redirection services for Pension Credit recipients who are moving home.\n\nMr Lewis has repeatedly highlighted Pension Credit as one of the most underclaimed benefits, with hundreds of thousands of eligible pensioners yet to apply.\n\nHe urged those who may qualify to act promptly, stating that a simple check could result in significant financial support.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim DWP bonus as 900,000 miss out on THOUSANDS"
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