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1p Savings Challenge Gears Up for 2026 With Martin Lewis Backing and New Real‑World Results

A Telegraph & Argus writer completed the yearlong plan in 2025, reporting roughly £668 saved plus small interest.

Overview

  • The challenge adds one penny more each day from 1p to £3.65, which mathematically totals £667.95 over 365 days.
  • A first‑person account describes completing the 2025 run using a Chase savings pot, ending with nearly £700 saved and £4.66 earned in interest.
  • MoneySavingExpert, founded by Martin Lewis, lays out step‑by‑step guidance and monthly figures to help participants keep pace or catch up.
  • Digital banks and apps such as Monzo and Plum can automate the daily transfers into a savings pot, with options to pause and withdraw when needed.
  • Coverage published December 26–27 encourages starting on January 1, 2026 to build a pot for late‑year expenses without large upfront outlays.