Martin Lewis issues 'one thing' warning that could see 800,000 people in UK better off

Martin Lewis issued a warning on Tuesday's This Morning that could see 800,000 people in the UK better off.

The MoneySavingExpert, 52, was talking about winter fuel payments and pension credit when he issued a plea to viewers watching at home.

Martin said: "There are 1.2million pensioners claiming pension credit, there are thought to be more than 800,000 eligible pensioners on low income who should be claiming pension credit who aren't."

The expert added: "800,000 of the poorest people in our country, the poorest old people, who should be getting winter fuel payment won't get it because they don't claim [pension credit].

"You can change that, whatever age you are, if you know a low-income pensioner, we all collectively as a community have a responsibility to try and make sure they get what they’re due. Don't force it, it's just a polite word: 'By the way, have you heard about that winter fuel payment, that pension credit, have you checked whether you're eligible?' If you think they're on a low income!"

Martin encouraged people to check - even if it means they're not eligible, continuing: "There's nothing wrong with checking and finding out you're not eligible. Do not do it because you're scared you'll be told no, that isn't a problem, it's perfectly fine!"

Prior to his appearance on This Morning, Martin tweeted: "Tomorrow on @thismorning I've doing a winter bills phone in - on energy bills, fixing, standing charges, winter fuel payments, pension credit, warm home discount and owt else you want to ask me. If you've got a question just suggest it by reply (and the team may get in touch)."

It comes as Martin recently encouraged UK households to stock up on stamps ahead of the Royal Mail price increase. The presenter warned of the imminent 30p hike for first-class stamps coming in October, just in time for the seasonal post. The cost of sending festive wishes is set to soar as the 30p jump comes into effect on October 7.

Martin said: "For years, every time stamps go up in price I've suggested people stock up and bulk-buy in advance, as provided the stamp doesn't have a price on it and instead just says the postage class, it's still valid after the hike. You may as well stock up now, even if it's just for cards for the next few Christmases."

This Morning continues on weekdays at 10am on both ITV and ITV X.

Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads.