Money Box

In this enlightening discussion, Rachel Reeves, the UK's new Chancellor and a prominent figure renowned for her economic expertise, tackles pressing concerns like rising energy debt and stagnant tax rates. She reflects on the financial burdens facing working citizens amidst a new government's promise of support. The conversation also covers the recent drop in mortgage rates and what this could mean for homeowners. Listeners hear personal stories about the struggles with energy bills, highlighting systemic issues in the energy sector.

Discover your travel rights amidst the chaos of summer flights. Tune in for insights on managing delays and cancellations, especially after last year's disruptions. Learn about the Brexit passport rule tripping up travelers and the importance of the Global Health Insurance Card. The discussion also touches on frustrating airline pricing strategies and rising travel costs. Plus, get tips on budget management and finding travel bargains to enhance your holiday experience!

Vincent Duggleby, a legal expert in election-related finance issues, shares valuable insights ahead of the General Election. He discusses the intricacies of inheritance tax and capital gains tax, particularly how they affect individuals managing finances for incapacitated relatives. The conversation highlights challenges faced by powers of attorney navigating bank protocols, the need for industry-wide consistency, and the importance of individual savings accounts. The episode also pays tribute to Duggleby’s impactful legacy in the finance media space.

Jess, Callum, and Kirsty discuss the financial struggles of care leavers in the UK, emphasizing the lack of family support and the challenges they face in accessing entitlements and support systems. They highlight disparities in housing, education, and financial resources, advocating for improved assistance for care leavers transitioning into adulthood.

This podcast addresses topics like housing policies in the election, a man's billing ordeal with British Gas, struggles with debt collection and car insurance premiums, and challenges faced by young adults exiting care.

The number of people working into their late 60s, their 70s and beyond is rising. In this programme we'll discuss what that means for their employment rights and what it tells us about their finances.Back in the 90s, only around 5% of peopled aged 65 or older were in work. In the early 2000s, that rose to around 6%. But recently released data from the Office for National Statistics shows that today almost 12% of people in that age group are in some form of employment. That's almost one and a half million people.Felicity Hannah is joined by older workers to explore their finances, their struggles and their rights to challenge discrimination. She'll be joined by Dr Emily Andrews, Deputy Director for Work at the Centre for Aging Better, and Sarah Jackman, an employment lawyer at the law firm Dentons.Presented and Produced by Felicity Hannah Studio production: Amber Mehmood Editor: Sara Wadeson(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 19th June, 2024)

Nineteen days to go before your cross on a ballot paper will help decide who runs the country. You have been telling Money Box what matters to you. This week we'll discuss how much tax you already pay and whether that will change after 4th July. The head of the UK payment regulator has rejected calls to delay a new fraud reimbursement plan which is due to begin on 7th October. It will mean that victims of fraud are fully reimbursed for losses up to £415,000. We'll have more on this story.And more than half a million people are now getting help with their finances, often saving substantial sums of money, thanks to something called the Vulnerability Registration Service. What is it and how does it work?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Immie Rhodes and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 15th June, 2024)

The podcast discusses the rising costs of elderly care and political parties' plans to address it. Energy companies are holding billions in customer credit, prompting concerns about fair billing. Over half a million people experienced delays in Child Benefit payments. New banknotes featuring King Charles III are introduced, sparking interest in obtaining them.

A pensioner on benefits shares her surprise at getting taxed on her pension for the first time. The podcast delves into the 'triple-lock' mechanism debate and the ban on 'drip pricing'. Also, insights on rising Visa and Mastercard fees, fake stamp penalties by Royal Mail, and a discussion on consumer protection laws.

What are the financial issues that you will be considering when you decide how to cast your vote in the General Election in July? Research shows that the economy and inflation are two big issues on our minds - we'll hear from some potential voters on what they'd like to see.New figures from UK Finance, which represents banks and other finance firms, revealed that in 2023 a record number of people lost more than £450 million to thieves who tricked them, manipulated them and then drained their bank account. The slightly better news is that more of them got their money back. We'll delve into the details.And almost three quarters of a million tax credit renewal letters are hitting people's doormats over the next few weeks - and thousands of people will need to act or face losing their payments. What should you do if that’s you? Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth, Sandra Hardial and Neil Morrow Studio Producer: Craig Henderson Editor: Jess Quayle(This programme was first broadcast Saturday 25th May 2024)