Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA vision of our financial future
2020 has been a tumultuous year, full of the unexpected, so what can we anticipate for our finances over the years to come?
In 1998 futurologist Grae…
5 years, 9 months ago
MBL: Charity fundraising
It’s been a tough year for charities since the global pandemic struck but many of you have come up with innovative ways to raise money for the causes…
5 years, 9 months ago
Regulator "flawed approach" to minibond firm
A damning report by Dame Elizabeth Gloster finds that the financial regulator failed nearly 12,000 people who lost up to £237 million after an invest…
5 years, 10 months ago
Rise in complaints about banks to Ombudsman
Exclusive figures from the Financial Ombudsman Service show a big increase in the number of complaints about banks in relation to fraud and scams. Th…
5 years, 10 months ago
MBL: Shared Ownership
If you’re priced out of the housing market, could shared ownership help you onto the property ladder? Offered by housing associations and private de…
5 years, 10 months ago
Fraud victims facing salary deductions
We've been hearing from listeners who’ve been contacted by Department for Work and Pensions demanding repayment of Universal Credit advances that the…
5 years, 10 months ago
Payment Holidays
Is taking a break from regular payments on your mortgage, credit card or a loan for example a good way to help you through financial difficulties?
Cha…
5 years, 10 months ago
Fraud in the Direct Debit system
Money Box has found evidence of fraud in the Direct Debit system. We hear how Ursula, pictured with her son Phil, was repeatedly targeted. But how ca…
5 years, 10 months ago
MBL: What does the Spending Review mean for you?
As the government lay out their financial plans for the next year, Paul Lewis and our panel discuss how they will affect your money. From pay and ben…
5 years, 10 months ago
Parents not able to claim Test and Trace Support Payment
Money Box investigates why parents who have to take unpaid leave to look after children who need to self isolate are unable to claim the £500 Test an…
5 years, 11 months ago