Podcast Episodes

What help can pensioners get with their rising fuel bills?

This week, the chief executive of the energy regulator Ofgem warned the energy price cap could rise to £2,800 a year for a typical home. A few days l…

4 years, 4 months ago

Let’s Get Physical

Is that gym membership really worth it? Are there ways of getting fit for free? And can you ‘invest’ in your own health?

Adam Shaw is joined by a pane…

4 years, 4 months ago

How new rules might affect your energy bills

This week, the energy regulator Ofgem, announced that the price cap, which most of us now pay for our electricity and gas, would be set every three m…

4 years, 4 months ago

Student Finance

Are you ready for the start of university? From loans to bursaries, discounts to freebies, Charmaine Cozier puts your questions to our expert panel o…

4 years, 4 months ago

The people using pawnbrokers to pay for food and fuel

The National Pawnbrokers Association tells Money Box it will hold talks with the Financial Conduct Authority next week. That follows a report which s…

4 years, 4 months ago

Working with Long Covid

What happens when Long Covid means you just can’t work like you used to? What kind of support could you be entitled to? And do you qualify for any be…

4 years, 4 months ago

How to apply for help paying your energy bills

According to the charity National Energy Action 6.5 million households are now living in fuel poverty which is up 50% on October last year. Fuel pove…

4 years, 4 months ago

Growing Your Own

How much does it cost to rent an allotment? What food can you grow if you don’t have a garden? And can you really save money by growing your own food…

4 years, 4 months ago

Government changes guidance on energy bill support payment

Some government guidance to give some people a £150 council tax rebate in April to help with record energy bills has been changed. The treasury says …

4 years, 4 months ago

The Cost of IVF

How much would you pay to increase your chances of having a baby? Would you travel abroad? Borrow money or ask family for help?

The use of private IVF…

4 years, 5 months ago