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Refund, refund, refund, (refund, refund). No I’m not stuck on repeat, I’m trying to hammer home that people are owed hundreds of millions of pounds that they’re just not claiming – most of which can be done with just a quick click or phone call. Here’s what you need to do...

Over 1million are owed a refund on Power of Attorney registration fees

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you, while you still have the mental capacity to do so, to nominate a trusted friend or relative to look after your affairs if you lose capacity. And they’re not just for the elderly, I have one, I’m 45. For more on how to do it cheaply go to www.mse.me/poa. Yet if you’ve already got one, and did it between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017 in England and Wales, you paid £110, which is more than it should’ve been, so if you did that you’re owed up to £54 per Power of Attorney (which includes 0.5% interest).

marriage (and civil partnerships) tax allowance. It applies where one is a basic-rate taxpayer and the other a non-taxpayer. The non-taxpayer can apply to have 10% (£1,190) of their tax-free allowance shifted to the taxpayer. This means £1,190 of income they were taxed on at 20% is now tax-free – a £238 gain this year done via altering your tax code. Yet still over 1 million eligible couples are missing out. And you can back claim a refund to when it started too, so that’s a cheque for £662 – making a total of £900. It takes five minutes to do at www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance/how-to-apply – it’s the non-taxpayer who must apply.

As Michelle who tweeted: To claim a refund go to www.gov.uk/power-of-attor- “@MartinSLewis just applied for the marney-refund or call the Office of the Public Guardian’s riage tax allowance and it took 2 mins to get over £600. #thankyou.” on 0300 456 0300 and select option six. You’ll need details (including bank details) of the person who it was set up for and the name of one of the attorneys. Reclaim overpaid energy With winter long gone this is the perfect time for those who pay energy by monthly direct debit, which I’m swamped with people telling me how easy it is, like Barbara who tweeted me: “@MartinSLewis Thanks is the vast majority, to check if you’ve got too much credit. This is because energy firms estimate your to you, I have £75.42 back. How else would I have usage, and then bill you based on their estimates. If known about this?” those are set too high you can end up overpaying.

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Only do this if you’ve been providing regular meter readings, or have a smart meter doing it for you. If not, send them a meter reading. Assuming all is up to

date go online or call up to check whether you are in credit and if so how much. Direct debits are meant to smooth out your usage over the year so normally you’re in surplus going into winter and in deficit after. So right now if your credit is more than a month’s worth of bills, ask them for the amount over that back – it can be £100s, and ask them to lower the direct debit going forward. If you’ve switched providers you should’ve been credited with any excess then, yet they didn’t used to, so check now even if it was years ago, as Aston emailed: “Eight minutes work calling my old energy suppliers, got £140 refunded after leaving in credit. Why don’t more people do this?”

Graduated uni? You may be due £100s back

In the last three years alone, over 100,000 university leavers started to repay their loans too early, and are due some of it back. Plus as this could go all the way back to 1998 it’s likely there are 100,000s more. You are only eligible to start repaying your student loan in the April after graduation – often around nine months after leaving, and even then only if you earn over a set threshold. However, if your employer has the wrong info about your uni leaving date, or simply does it wrong you may start repaying early. To check and get it back is easy. Just call the Student Loan Company on 0300 100 0611 and ask it.

It takes five minutes and I’ve had tons of successes like Tom who tweeted: “Thank you @MartinSLewis 5 minute phone call to Student Loans Company and got £315 back from paying too early in 2009”. And that’s only one category of student loan overpayment, there are other reasons to, to check see my full www.mse.me/studentloanoverpayments guide.

Get a tax rebate if you wear a uniform If you wear a recognisable uniform to work, even if it’s just a branded t-shirt, and you wash it yourself, you may be able to reclaim hundreds of pounds of tax back, like Jackie who tweeted: “@MartinSLewis we got a £250 cheque today after writing to the HMRC about a uniform tax rebate for my husband! Thank you!” The amount you get varies from £12 to £74 a year depending on your tax rate and the industry you work in, plus you can go back four years in total, so this can be £100s for some. And you don’t need to pay anyone to do this, just fill out the P87 claim form at www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-income-tax-relief-foryour-employment-expenses-p87. Once you’ve registered, your tax code will change, so you’ll be taxed less in the future. Full help at www.mse.me/uniform. Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert.com. To join the 12 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip.

Although Money Matters is based on extensive research and personal knowledge, Martin Lewis is not necessarily qualified in the given field/subject. We would therefore always recommend that readers take this information as advice and do their own research before committing. Issue 27 • June / July 2018

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Population: Over 550,000 within the administrative limits of the city and approximately 3 million in the wider Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Portugal’s capital is the country’s largest city and among the oldest cities worldwide - it is older than London, Paris or Rome. Located in the Sintra Mountains, Lisbon is sometimes referred to as the city of the seven hills. The streets are cobbled in most places, so make sure to pack a pair of walking boots or comfortable trainers, as well as a small backpack. As with other coastal destinations, a lightweight jacket against the odd bout of rain or wind will come handy too. A beautiful and exciting destination for a city break, Lisbon offers a Mediterranean climate together with a coastline of beaches. Due to the Atlantic Ocean the water is somewhat colder even during the summer season (June to September), however, Lisbon is an an ideal escape from the rainy British weather. The temperatures outside the main season are warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt, but remember to take some sun factor - it is quite easy to burn just enjoying a meal and a drink sitting outside, even in March. Transport Sightseeing tour buses are a great introduction to the city, which you can then explore at your own pace. Among the most notable historical sights to visit are The Castle of Sao Jorge, Lisbon Cathedral and Belem Tower. Taxis are very reasonably priced, but the public transport is so inexpensive that if you have the time (and the leg power), then this is the best way to explore the city and

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its treasures. The trains and the Lisbon Metro have an excellent travel card system that’s easy to use, and English is spoken quite widely, including at the ticket office. Architecture Strolling around the streets of Lisbon you will instantly notice townhouses covered on the outside, top to bottom, in elaborately designed tiles called Azulejos. Another beautiful feature to admire is the wrought iron balconies in many elaborate designs. Lisbon’s architecture is well known for the Pombaline architectural style, named after Prime Minister de Carvalho e Melo, the 1st Marquess of Pombal. When a massive earthquake devastated 85% of the city in 1755 and many thousands of residents lost their lives, Lisbon was rebuilt under Pombal’s direction using methods of construction designed to ‘shake but not fall’ in an earthquake. The Pombaline style uses flexible wooden structures implanted on the walls, floors and roofs, which are then covered with prefabricated building materials to help withstand earthquakes. As many buildings in Lisbon are currently being renovated, you are likely to get a glimpse of the unique Pombaline construction. In addition to The Marquess of Pombal Square featuring a monument of the Marquess on a horse, Lisbon has two other notable squares; the Praca do Rossio, a busy area with lots of lovely cafes, restaurants and theatres that serves as an important hub of transport; and the Praca do Comercio with its impressive triumphal arch and monument to King Joseph I. A number of cafes and restaurants line the square where you can a leisurely meal or a drink while admiring the view of the river Tagus.

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Travel Lisbon Beaches Lisbon has a string of beaches along the coastline, where you can delight in the views, history and sightseeing, but also sample traditional Portuguese food, fine wine and exquisite local treats. Highly Recommended: Bay of Cascais This coastal town, a former fishing village 19 miles from Lisbon (about 30 minutes by train) is a popular destination for tourists both from Portugal and abroad. It offers a collection of art galleries and museums, quirky local shops and a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars with stunning views of the sea. Designer Shopping Avenida da Liberdade is Lisbon’s answer to New York’s Fifth Avenue. Designed on the Parisian boulevards, you will find many haute couture boutiques here from Gucci and Guess to Prada and Cartier, together with elegant hotels and restaurants. Lisbon’s best rooftop bar Sky Bar is also situated here at the top floor of the Tivoli Hotel at Avenida da Liberdade. Simply the most stunning views of the city, well worth a visit! Food and Drink Lisbon is home to a number of restaurants owned by a renowned chef Olivier da Costa, and steak lovers will love the elegant steak house called K.O.B. (Knowledge Of Beef). At the less pricey end of the spectrum is the Time Out Market with its excellent variety of food choices from salted cod to pizza, at very reasonable prices. The market also sells fresh fruit and vegetables. Traditional Portuguese food includes Bacalhau, a versatile dish made with shredded cod, potato and onion topped with olives and fresh parsley. Among other favourites are sardines, which you will also find in tinned version in many shops. There is also Caldo Verde green soup with slices of pork sausage, and ‘chocolate salami’ - a sausage shaped sweet sold in many shops and supermarkets. Famous Football Stadiums Lisbon has strong roots in sport, having hosted many international and world championships in a variety of sports. Football fans can visit Sporting’s Estadio Jose Alvalade, and Benfica’s Stadium of Light - you will see its red arches from the plane as you approach the Lisbon Airport. Lisbon is a beautiful and exciting holiday destination, whatever the purpose of your visit might be. Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend, a break from work, or a shopping trip, you’ll find plenty to explore in this vibrant city. Should you wish to spend a week or two here, you can immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture, learn about its history and visit the sights, but also watch the world go by while enjoying the Portuguese al fresco lifestyle for a large part of the year.

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I'm sure many of us basked in the glorious spring sunshine earlier this year, but beds, borders and pots were drying up before our eyes. We all need to do our bit to save what water we do have. The Environment Agency advises householders not to let water run to waste while waiting for the water to get hot. Collect it and use it to

water your plants. Similarly, collect the running water in your shower before getting in. Use water-retaining crystals when planting up container plants and invest in a water butt which you can put under a drainpipe or other suitable gully and re-use the water in your garden.

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Use waste water from washing-up or rinsing vegetables for watering, as normal amounts of household soaps and detergents will not harm soil or plants.

2 Let your lawns go brown. They will

recover when the rains return. Newly sown and turfed lawns will require a lot of watering to be successful, so leave sowing or turfing until the autumn. Lawn seed companies are breeding deeper rooted grasses that hopefully will stay green for longer.

3 Vegetables need moist soils to give their best. Water them at key growth stages. The response to water is especially marked when sweetcorn, peas and beans begin to flower, when the edible part of lettuces begins to form and when potatoes show flower buds, which initiate plenty of tubers. Most herbs are robust and better flavoured for a little drought. Digging in organic matter in winter can enable soils to hold enough water for crops to keep going for a month with no rain. 4 Mature trees, shrubs and climbers,

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and climbers are extremely vulnerable and it is difficult to ensure the water applied at the surface works its way down to the roots. Don't leave hoses running all night - the water will either saturate the roots and possibly kill them or it will drain deeply below the root zone. Water should always be applied over the surface so it soaks the rootball and surrounding soil.

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watered, but it should be sweet and well coloured. Cane fruit and strawberries will benefit by keeping the soil moist every two weeks. In future adding mulches in winter will help improve the soil and retain more moisture.

6 In sunny summers install greenhouse and conservatory shading and ventilation to limit overheating and invest in a min-max thermometer.

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you can avoid it, as digging soil allows any remaining moisture to escape. Hoe off weeds as shallowly as you can, loosen soil with a fork and 'puddle' plants into the soil, adding a little liquid fertiliser. Adding nutrients helps plants make the best use of what moisture there is by encouraging extensive root growth.

10 Early summer perennials, irises for example, will survive on moisture left in the soil from winter. Give late summer perennials such as phlox one good watering in the summer as plants begin to flower, which should be enough. In the longer term, consider planting drought-resistant species in your borders such as grasses, Mediterranean type shrubs such as thymes or phlomis, or sedums and other plants with spiky or succulent leaves.

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These acid-loving shrubs, which burst with colour in late spring and early summer, are a must if you want to brighten up dull corners and they also look fantastic as standalone specimens in tubs. Azaleas, which are generally smaller, daintier versions of rhododendrons, can be either deciduous or evergreen. I love the evergreen varieties which are low and spreading, producing sheets of flowers in May. They work wonderfully in pots and many are hardy enough to cope with frost pockets, although you have to choose carefully. Good varieties include Rhododendron 'Blue Danube', a compact, neat evergreen azalea which bears masses of mauve flowers, is extremely hardy and ideally placed in

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light shade. Another pretty specimen, which is not as robust and will need a sheltered spot, is R. 'Gumpo White', which grows to around one metre (three feet). If you want some bigger types, try deciduous azaleas, which can flower as prolifically as their evergreen relatives but also have fantastic foliage colour in autumn. Azaleas come in a mass of colours, from blues and pinks to reds, oranges, whites and yellows. Acid soil is essential, and they are best off in a sheltered site in partial shade. If you don't choose one of the hardier varieties you may need to put horticultural fleece over the shrubs on nights when frost is predicted, to protect the buds.

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If your peas are in flower now, they are at risk from pea moth, which lays its eggs on pea flowers in June and July. You won’t notice them until you open the pods to start shelling your peas and find that one or more of them have been attacked by a small white grub, which is usually still inside the pod. To avoid pea moth, make early sowings of peas which flower in May and early June, or later sowings which flower after July. Alternatively, grow mangetout, which is picked before the peas have developed. Pea and bean weevils can also be a problem earlier on in spring, nibbling notches out of young leaves, however they don’t generally cause serious harm and will not need controlling. If you have gaps in your rows of peas it may be due to mice. Start peas off in pots or sow extra seeds to fill the gaps later.

• Continue to water hanging baskets and small containers every day. • Thin hardy annuals and vegetables sown in the open ground. • Put nets on fruit cages over soft fruit to protect them from birds. • Lift bulbs which flowered in spring as their foliage dies away. Dry the bulbs well and check for damage before storing. • Plant out arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) which have been flowering in the greenhouse, or stand the pots outdoors for their summer rest. • If you didn’t put slow-release feed granules in with your container compost, apply a liquid feed on a weekly basis to flowering annuals in pots. • Plant out young dahlias when all danger of frost has passed. • Thin heavy crops of plums so that fruit size is maintained and the branches are not put under excessive strain.

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Use an old garden umbrella, stripped of fabric, for a climbing frame, planting deep violet Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba’ at its base.

Erect tall poles every six feet (1.8m) or so along the garden fence, attaching thick rope between them to form elegant sways. Plant rambling roses, Jasminum officinale, honeysuckle and Clematis montana at the base of poles, guiding them up and along the swags to create swathes of colour. Use climbers to scramble over uninteresting shrubs in the border - clematis will happily climb conifers and other evergreens, creating colour. Use late-flowering viticellas with springflowering shrubs and early-flowering alpinas and macropetalas with laterflowering ones. Sweet peas can also be used for scrambling over shrubs.

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