Podcast Episodes

MBL: Covid weddings

Arranging your wedding or civil partnership during Covid can be very tricky, especially as rules and restrictions change. But what are your rights if…

5 years, 3 months ago

The race to avoid stamp duty

Thousands of people are struggling to complete the purchase of their new home before a big rise in Stamp Duty begins on the first of July in most of …

5 years, 4 months ago

MBL: Trading in stocks and shares

Low interest rates on savings has made many people consider putting money built up during the pandemic into stocks and shares in the hope of higher r…

5 years, 4 months ago

Bitcoin or Britcoin?

Bitcoin or Britcoin? The Bank of England has published the results of its consultation on creating a new central bank digital currency – and also the…

5 years, 4 months ago

MBL: Hospitality staff shortage

Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in England Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland are now open for indoor business. But there’s growing conc…

5 years, 4 months ago

DWP urged to rethink the two child Universal Credit cap

Children’s Commissioner for Wales Professor Sally Holland explains why she, along with the Commissioners for Scotland and Northern Ireland, want the …

5 years, 4 months ago

How to complain and get results

What are you rights when making a complaint? How do you make sure you escalate your grievance to the right person? What difference can social media m…

5 years, 4 months ago

Continuing problems applying for National Insurance Numbers

A Money Box listener has been refused work by two employers because he was unable to provide his National Insurance Number despite the Department for…

5 years, 4 months ago

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships allow you to earn money as you study for qualifications and gain practical experience on the job.

There's a wide range of careers and …

5 years, 4 months ago

MBL: Financing Electric Vehicles

One in four of us is considering buying an electric car, according to the energy regulator Ofgem. So, what are the finances of going electric? They o…

5 years, 4 months ago