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09/08/2026

Want some quick tips on saving cash when buying petrol or using your car! Here I am on the set of the Matt Allwright Show last week with a few wry points! Thanks for having me on Matt!

*I forgot to post this, obviously. If anyone has any memory tips I’m all ears.

So we got to see one of the greatest living actresses of all time tonight. Christina Lahti is a legend in theatre, telev...
06/08/2026

So we got to see one of the greatest living actresses of all time tonight. Christina Lahti is a legend in theatre, television and film. One glimpse and you know who she is. I’ve loved her from the moment I first saw her.

The Smile of Her is a one woman show about her extraordinary life. Usually a one person show is hell on earth and anyone sensible would run for the hills. But the narrative is strong and passionate. And you can’t f**k with this calibre of acting. It’s peerless. Reader: i wept.

The show is on at the Marylebone theatre, a new venue. They don’t have enough cash for promo so I urge you to go. No one seems to know this is on, which is insane. My seat was £20. Thats as good as it gets in theatreland.

So don’t miss your chance to see this exceptional moment in time. Few actors can compare to Christina. You’ve got 3 weeks.

Christina Lahti @ Hilary

It was WONDERFUL to be back on the Matt Allwright Show yesterday on Channel 5. There’s a lot going on in the news at the...
05/08/2026

It was WONDERFUL to be back on the Matt Allwright Show yesterday on Channel 5. There’s a lot going on in the news at the moment, so I’m always grateful to Matt and the team for having me on and letting me run free with my tips and advice! Plus I got to play with Matt’s beachball on air too!

Thanks to the fabulous Carolyn Harris and Ron Mushiso for being such lovely fellow guests too.

You can catch Matt’s show every weekday from 12:50pm – now extended by an extra 15 minutes!

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Having a brief showbiz meta moment. I’m getting ready for my appearance on the Matt Allwright Show on Chanel 5. Matt and...
04/08/2026

Having a brief showbiz meta moment. I’m getting ready for my appearance on the Matt Allwright Show on Chanel 5. Matt and the team have kindly let me use a dressing room so I can give two radio interviews! How modern!

Are you worried about the cost of filling up your car? UK petrol prices are hitting record highs again, reaching the hig...
03/08/2026

Are you worried about the cost of filling up your car?

UK petrol prices are hitting record highs again, reaching the highest level since the conflict in the Middle East began. As of today, prices for petrol are hovering just below £161p for unleaded on average, £180p for diesel and £199p for premium diesel.

There are also reports out today suggesting that over £200,000 of fuel has been stolen from forecourts every day since the conflict began.

I know that fuel prices are one of the biggest concerns for people right now. So if you’d like to know more about what’s going on and when we might see some respite – or you want to find out where the best deals are or tips on how to reduce your fuel bill – check out my guides.

Panic on the forecourts: How to deal with the price of petrol: https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/panic-on-the-forecourts-how-to-deal-with-the-price-of-petrol/

The problem with petrol: https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/the-problem-with-petrol-2/

Keep an eye out for me on the television and radio this week talking about this subject – and other ways to get through the cost-of-living crisis.

The wildfires in France and Spain have resulted in over 300,000 people being evacuated from some of the most idyllic and...
27/07/2026

The wildfires in France and Spain have resulted in over 300,000 people being evacuated from some of the most idyllic and popular regions in both countries. With the height of the holiday season in full effect, I’ve been inundated with enquiries from people worried about their holidays, safety and refunds.

I’ll be writing about this subject later in the week – and my tips and advice will be featuring on television and the radio too. But if you want to know more about your rights now, check out these features on my website. Just head to martynjamesexpert.com and click on articles:

How to get a refund if your holiday was ruined [type ‘holiday ruined’ in to the search box] https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/how-to-get-a-refund-if-your-holiday-was-ruined/

From blackouts to disasters: what are my rights when I can’t get on flights? [type ‘natural disasters in to the search box] https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/from-blackouts-to-natural-disasters-what-are-my-rights-when-i-cant-get-on-flights/

I’m trying a new camera angle out today as I get set for a day of interviews! Last week was a week of non-stop announcem...
27/07/2026

I’m trying a new camera angle out today as I get set for a day of interviews!

Last week was a week of non-stop announcements from the government… and so far, it’s looking like it’s going to be a busy Monday too.

I’ll be broadcasting on a radio show near you throughout the day, talking about consumer rights matters. But the most popular subject for discussion today is the new government and all the announcements they’ve made so far. So I’ve put together an at-a-glance article with links for everyone who is interested in what plans Andy Burnham has announced so far.

https://martyncjames.medium.com/my-week-by-andy-b-aged-56-and-a-little-bit-827895141d3e

I’m busy working on a top secret new project this week! It’s going to be a lot of work but it’s super exciting. Watch th...
22/07/2026

I’m busy working on a top secret new project this week! It’s going to be a lot of work but it’s super exciting.

Watch this space…

Today’s broadcast Odessey concludes with a visit to the Channel 5 News studios - my favourite of all the news shows.Leav...
21/07/2026

Today’s broadcast Odessey concludes with a visit to the Channel 5 News studios - my favourite of all the news shows.

Leaving aside my branch with the magnificent Dan Walker, Channel 5 are doing everything right with this bulletin. There’s the right mix of hard and soft news, some fun amidst the more depressing news and some great guests. Plus the whole production team are just a dream to work with. Plus I get to have a natter with Danielle Sinha and the girls in the make up room!

There aren’t many news bulletins where I admit I smell of insect bite cream to the presenter! Thanks for having me on again!

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It’s all go this morning is Andy Burnham announces he’s cutting VAT from energy bills. I’m just getting ready to take pa...
21/07/2026

It’s all go this morning is Andy Burnham announces he’s cutting VAT from energy bills. I’m just getting ready to take part in a round of TV and radio interviews (I’ll put on my tele clothes in a mo). But before I do that, what does all this mean in practice?

Today’s annoncement means you’ll get 5% off Gas and 5% off your energy from October. The government estimates that the average reduction will be around £45 per bill. But what is an ‘average’ energy bill anyway? Why has regulator Ofgem changed the way it calculates this? And what does this mean for your bill in the future.

A few weeks ago, I wrote a special briefing article for journalists and broadcasters answering all these questions and more. Feel free to use it or share it. https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/the-energy-price-cap-all-the-big-questions-answered/

If you are a journalist and have any questions about energy, give me a call or send me a message.

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