Martin Lewis issues urgent ITV Money Show announcement as he begs 'please tune in'

Good Morning Britain and ITV presenter Martin Lewis has taken to social media to make an important announcement to his followers.

He posted: "Pls spread the word, tonight @itvMLshow 8pm, a COUNCIL TAX COST CUTTING SPECIAL. - 100,000s are in too high a band & could be due £1,000s back - Many more are missing out on crucial discounts or reductions - Plus there's over £100m of unclaimed council tax credit. Big show. Do watch."

Lewis is urging viewers to tune in for this special episode, which could help many households save on their council tax. The financial journalist, 52, is best known for founding the popular website MoneySavingExpert.com and for his regular TV appearances, where he offers expert advice on personal finance.

The tweet has garnered over 65,000 views, with many expressing their intention to tune into the show. One person wrote: "I'll be watching this."

The announcement comes shortly after Martin Lewis slammed the "incredibly frustrating" rollout of smart meters across the UK.

In a Panorama investigation, the MoneySavingExpert founder pointed out the significant north/south divide in the performance and accuracy of the meters. He said: "I find it incredibly frustrating how bad the rollout has been.

“It has taken far too long and it has cost billions. Our bills are higher because of it. We haven't reaped the benefit yet because it hasn't been done right."

"Somebody needs to grab the bull by the horns and make the smart meter system finally work." The new government targets aims to get smart meters into 75% of households by the end of next year.

British Gas has stated publicly that they believe that the government should make smart meter possession mandatory for all customers.

A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson said: "It is a legal requirement for suppliers to make sure meters are working in smart mode," as it stated that it expects suppliers to resolve issues at a much faster pace.