Why the Price Cap rise is voluntary! £87bn of lost pensions & accounts. Reclaim student loans

About this episode

Martin Lewis discusses energy prices, lost money, and reclaiming student loans in this informative episode.

In this episode, Martin Lewis unpacks what’s really happening with energy prices and the energy price cap—what it means for your bills right now, what’s likely coming next, and the practical steps you can take to protect your household finances. From fixed vs variable tariffs to whether now is the right time to switch. We dive into the surprising world of lost and forgotten money, shining a spotlight on the billions that could be sitting unclaimed in old accounts, refunds, or schemes many of us have simply forgotten about. Martin explores where this money commonly hides, including dormant bank and savings accounts and unclaimed pension pots from previous jobs. Tell Us is all about when you have found money you didn’t know you had. From rediscovered savings accounts to surprise payouts decades later, the episode celebrates the unexpected windfalls—including a caller who found money in her knicker draw. Steffan Powell is presenting instead of Adrian Chiles this week. In Mastermind Martin asks him about reclaiming student loan overpayments before guiding listeners through how to check if they’ve paid too much and how to get that cash back. It’s quick, practical, and could put real…

People in this episode

Host: Martin Lewis

Guest: Steffan Powell

Topics covered

• energy prices
• energy price cap
• household finances
• lost money
• student loans
• financial advice

Keywords

• energy price cap
• household finances
• lost pensions
• unclaimed money
• student loan overpayments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live

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