Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anybody with a savings account - and begged: "Wait." The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star, who is also a Good Morning Britain and This Morning regular, spoke out on Twitter/X today.

Mr Lewis tweeted: "A thought for savers. Short Version: Hold a couple of days before putting any money in fixes as things may change. Long Version: Fixed rates are dropping at the moment (as rates aren't expected to rise as high as previously).

" Yet there are rumours that in tomorrow's autumn statement the Chancellor will ask govt savings institution NS&I to raise more money If so it is likely to pump out table topping fixed rates again as it did a couple of months ago. So I'd wait a couple of days before doing anything."

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Atomic tweeted: "Honestly the best thing to do instead of saving is to try and improve your income. If you can double your income that’s like getting 100% interest on any savings, obviously save some as well but you can’t save yourself into a being millionaire or even fairly well off these days."

The Breadmaker said: "@MartinSLewis mortgage due for renewal soon- should I fix at 5.5% for two years or hold on a flexi 0.79% above BOE base rate? Do we think this will come down a lot in the next few months/years? Don’t want to commit and lose out."

"Can you help me with a bedroom tax query please? From what iv read, if it's under 70 square feet, bedroom tax doesn't apply? @orbitgroup are very unhelpful! We've paid 3 months of £92 now," Louise said. Bernie asked: "In which case, why are new issues of NS&I Fixed Rate Savings Certificates no longer easy access, which makes them less attractive?"

Frances said: "I did one Friday at 5.7%. It’s a fixed so I’m stuck with that now."