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[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

ALL AGE 15 to 23s READ THIS (or parents of)

This is brilliant news. It's so important that anyone born 1 Sept 2002 up to 2 Jan 2011 check if they've got this forgotten money too. Help here... https://t.co/85Iky5VeI3

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Want to cut your bill? Ask for disconnections. Just a snip from the new, how to haggle £100s off your bills The Martin Lewis podcast, including the top ten big firms to haggle with. Now on https://t.co/HUBcN4BkDn, Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Bailiffs can take your stuff for debt. So why aren’t they properly regulated? The majority of the 5m Eng/Wales people they visit have mental health problems. Yet there is no statutory regulation of such an invasive industry. The govt consulted, saying it wanted it, but then went quiet. Martin Lewis on @GMB asked Nick Thomas-Symonds

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Football should be fun, not stressful!

If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling during the World Cup this summer, there is support out there ⚽💙

Advice here ➡️ https://t.co/dwPbSmzArq

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

If your luggage gets lost, damaged or delayed when flying, find out how you need to make a claim.

You have a legal right to compensation if something’s gone wrong ⤵️
https://t.co/KF0idEv1oI

#ShopAware

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

We're supporting @marmaladetrust this #LonelinessAwarenessWeek to encourage people, communities and organisations to help give loneliness a voice by starting conversations, creating welcoming spaces, and helping others feel seen and heard.

➡️ https://t.co/GLf8uiEB03

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

If you've had money and mental health problems, do give this a watch. It's me talking to people in power to set out our next @mmhpi asks to make things better (and towards the end some of the things we've already done)_

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Important. Please share.

The govt is doing a review of access to face-to-face banking. For many elderly and vulnerable people in person banking is crucial and we need to protect it. The review wants your view, you can feed in here... https://t.co/vcOGgz9l5i

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

You have certain rights in the workplace if you have a baby. From maternity or parental leave, maternity pay, and extra protections during pregnancy - our advice can help break it all down ⤵️
https://t.co/1ZLNKdTCj5

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

There are things you can do if you're struggling to pay your bills - for example your energy bills, rent and council tax.

Our advice can help ⤵️
https://t.co/dHH3R09rHM

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

If a landlord or letting agent breaks these rules you could tell them they’re breaking the law. 🚫

If you get turned away from a private letting in England because of these reasons, find out your rights on our website ⤵️
https://t.co/VV94Jm5U5h

#Renting #RentersRights

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Redundancy is when you lose your job because your employer needs to reduce their staff.

✅ During a redundancy process, your employer should talk with everyone whose jobs are at risk.

Check your rights if you're made redundant ⤵️
https://t.co/MbDG8ONHEu

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

You need a photo ID to vote in local elections in England on 7 May.

If you don’t have one, you can apply for a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’.

The deadline to apply is 5pm today ⤵️
https://t.co/s2SVHCSX8z

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

We help millions of people every year with free, independent and expert advice across the broadest range of areas - including BSL services for those who are deaf or hearing impaired.

We are Citizens Advice. We are the people's champion 💙

#NationalBSLDay

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

'Martin Lewis explains why a power of attorney could be even more important than having a will.'

Courtesy of @thismorning

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

There’s just over a week to go until some big changes come to renters in England. Take a look at some of the main updates. ↔️

We’ll be sharing more of what these mean once the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May. Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/AcTU0yLO96
#RentersRights

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

There are some things you can do to help manage your stress such as:

✅ Identifying triggers
✅ Organising your time
✅ Addressing the causes of stress
✅ Looking after your wellbeing

Mind shares helpful tips on their website ⤵️
https://t.co/Neot3fR0Qa

#StressAwarenessMonth

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

If your bill has suddenly gone up and you weren’t expecting it, it’s worth finding out why it’s happened.

It might be because:

🔥 You’ve been sent an estimated bill

🔥 Your meter is faulty

🔥 Your energy supplier has made a mistake

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/3CixIiNUb6

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Sometimes voting can be a difficult process to follow. Especially if you're disabled or have a learning disability.

@mencap_charity have quick and easy step-by-step guides on how to vote in local or Senedd elections on 7 May ⤵️
https://t.co/nxvhN1btVp

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Changes to Universal Credit come into effect from the start of April. Take a look through the main changes here and find out more details on our website. ⤵️
https://t.co/vrMNpjxw2b