Money Box Podcast
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
Episodes to download
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'We know apprenticeships work'
Sat 1 Aug 2020
Do apprenticeships work? Plus over-75's TV licences and debt collection.
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Scams
Wed 29 Jul 2020
Fake emails, bogus calls - How to spot a scam and stop fraudsters stealing your cash?
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'Forced' back to work with no childcare
Sat 25 Jul 2020
Back at work with no childcare, customers 'stuck' with their cars and a fraud in progress.
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MBL: Coronavirus and Universal Credit
Wed 22 Jul 2020
If you're claiming benefits for the first time, due to the pandemic, what's it like?
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Massive increase predicted in need for debt advice
Sat 18 Jul 2020
An estimated 8m people will need debt advice due to coronavirus.
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MBL: Coronavirus and Childcare
Wed 15 Jul 2020
How are you managing the costs of childcare during the pandemic?
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How much of the Chancellor’s giveaway will come your way?
Sat 11 Jul 2020
The chancellor’s £30 billion giveaway, flight changes and mistakes with furlough payments.
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MBL: Coronavirus: Should I go to university this year?
Wed 8 Jul 2020
Online lectures yet full tuition fees: Will the university experience be worth the money?
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Children duped by 'loot boxes'
Sat 4 Jul 2020
Loot box games aimed at children with odds of 0.01% of winning the jackpot prize
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Bounce Back Loans
Wed 1 Jul 2020
The government-backed loans designed to give small firms quick and easy access to cash.
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Paying to access your holiday refund
Sat 27 Jun 2020
People whose holidays have been cancelled forced to pay to get their own money back.
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MBL: Redundancy
Wed 24 Jun 2020
If you're facing redundancy, what are your rights? And how much pay should you get?
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Thieves stole my identity
Sat 20 Jun 2020
The devastating effect of having your identity stolen by criminals.
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MBL: Broadband during lockdown
Wed 17 Jun 2020
What’s the best way to get fast, reliable and affordable broadband during lockdown?
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Motor insurance in lockdown
Sat 13 Jun 2020
Most people are continuing to pay the same for car insurance despite driving less.
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MBL: How to make your money grow
Wed 10 Jun 2020
With savings rates low and stock markets volatile how do you get a return on your money?
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NHS re-joiners targeted by promoters of tax avoidance schemes
Sat 6 Jun 2020
'Unscrupulous' umbrella companies promoting schemes to reduce tax to key workers.
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MBL: Single Parents
Wed 3 Jun 2020
Single parents talk about the financial challenges they face due to coronavirus.
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Self-employed grant extended
Sat 30 May 2020
SEISS, credit card gambling ban loophole and student maintenance loans.
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MBL: Furlough problems
Wed 27 May 2020
Paul Lewis looks at the issues employees and employers are having with the furlough scheme
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Festival goers refund woes
Sat 23 May 2020
Festival goers refund woe, credit scores, pensioners losing out and mortgage holiday costs
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Finding a mortgage during Coronavirus
Wed 20 May 2020
Finding a mortgage or re-mortgage during Coronavirus.
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MBL: Starting a business during lockdown
Wed 13 May 2020
Lots of people are starting a business from home during lockdown. How do you do it?
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Can I get a mortgage on furlough?
Sat 9 May 2020
'Can I get a mortgage on 80% of my salary?' House buying during pandemic.
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Young workers affected by coronavirus
Wed 6 May 2020
What challenges do graduates and young workers face due to coronavirus?
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Furlough problems and obtaining cash refunds
Sat 2 May 2020
Furloughed employees asked to work, getting cash refunds and help for problem gamblers.
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Umbrella companies and the contractors “left in limbo”
Sat 25 Apr 2020
Contractors call for coronavirus payment clarity, savings rates and accessing cash.
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The Death of Retirement
Money Box explores what retirement might look like in the future,
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