Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMBL: Single Parents
There are nearly three million single parent families in the UK, which is 15% of all families. Their finances are often tight and they face a particu…
5 years, 11 months ago
Self-employed grant extended
Over 2 million people have received a grant from the government’s self-employment income support scheme. This week Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced t…
5 years, 11 months ago
MBL: Furlough problems
A quarter of British employees have been furloughed since the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement in March. Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Sch…
5 years, 11 months ago
Festival goers refund woes
Festival goers are trying to get their money back from the organisers of Afro Nation but are being told that Portuguese law means they’re not entitle…
5 years, 11 months ago
Finding a mortgage during Coronavirus
Your questions on the challenges of getting and holding on to a mortgage or re-mortgage during coronavirus. How does being furloughed affect your pro…
5 years, 11 months ago
Furlough scheme abuse
Money Box has been hearing from furloughed workers who say their employers are abusing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It allows staff to be pu…
5 years, 11 months ago
MBL: Starting a business during lockdown
Felicity Hannah and guests talk to young entrepreneurs who've started businesses during the lockdown. She'll hear about the successes and challenges …
5 years, 11 months ago
Can I get a mortgage on furlough?
Pandemic-related salary cuts and being furloughed could affect your ability to get a mortgage. What will mortgage providers take into account - your …
6 years ago
Young workers affected by coronavirus
Graduates and young workers face huge challenges getting and staying in a job as coronavirus changes the employment picture. Louise Cooper discusses …
6 years ago
Furlough problems and obtaining cash refunds
On this week’s Money Box we hear from people who’ve been furloughed by their employer but are being pressured into working anyway - something very mu…
6 years ago