Money expert Martin Lewis is warning Brits to make two simple energy checks - before Ofgem's new price cap will see bills rise for millions of households this winter

In order to avoid this, you can submit your readings within the next six days before October 1, or take note of your reading and submit it after the price cap rise, as some companies allow you to backdate your reading.

You can count on Martin Lewis to offer sensible, actionable advice when it comes to saving money - and his guidance when it comes to Christmas is worth making a note of.

Martin Lewis explained how 800,000 people are likely eligible for Pension Credit but are not claiming it - which means they could miss out on their chance to still get the Winter Fuel Payment

But for an estimated 48 million of us in the UK, (those without smart meters), Martin Lewis and the team at moneysavingexpert.com have warned there’s an important step we need to take, to avoid being charged more than we should after the price cap rises.

Money saving expert Martin Lewis has shared the ultimate Christmas present hack for parents, which he claims "worked" when he conducted a social experiment with children

Money expert Martin Lewis is urging parents worried about the cost of Christmas who to consider a radical alternative to gifts.

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said the warning is "urgent" as he told people to stock up before the end of the month

The money-saving expert has warned on BBC Radio 5 Live that you could be doing more harm than good by buying presents for everyone you know this Christmas

Martin Lewis has warned that people across the country may be doing more financial harm than good by buying loads of presents for Christmas