The Martin Lewis Podcast The Money-Festo: How to improve Britain including shrinkflation, term-time holidays, tax-cuts for downsizers and more…
May 15, 2024
Former government adviser Polly MacKenzie joins Martin and Nihal to discuss practical consumer law suggestions like regulating shrinkflation, term-time holidays, tax-cuts for downsizers, and making the morning commute tax-deductible. They explore the challenges and impacts of these ideas, highlighting the complexities of housing policies, fair pricing in airlines, subscription traps, and the importance of financial education in schools.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Policy Ideas for the Money Festo
02:32 • 27min
Flexible School Holidays and Transparent Pricing
29:46 • 21min
Navigating Subscription Renewals and Consumer Protections
50:22 • 4min
Reforming Child Care Subsidies and Naming Conventions
54:50 • 4min
Challenges and Necessities of Financial Education in Schools
59:09 • 5min
Importance of Financial Education in the National Curriculum
01:04:37 • 4min