Welsh woman takes Martin Lewis advice and gets huge pension boost

NewsCost Of LivingMartin LewisYou may want to check over your financial recordsNicholas Dawson11:17, 28 Jul 2026Updated 11:18, 28 Jul 2026A woman from Wales secured a huge uplift to her pension thanks to a Martin Lewis tip that applies to everyone. She was able to challenge her payouts and secure a 20 per cent uprating. Mr Lewis said it was a "brilliant example" of putting his principles into practice.‌The woman from Buith Wells phoned into the BBC podcast to share her happy story. She previously worked as an NHS administrator, leaving her role back in 1992. Under the rules of her retirement scheme, her pension was meant to be based on her highest 12 months' worth of pay during her final 36 months of service.‌However, when she began claiming her pension in 2022, she suspected an error. The