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Money Box

The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

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33:35

MBL: Eviction Bans

Money Box ·

2020/10/07

Renters could be at risk of losing their homes because of changes to the eviction ban that was brought in to protect tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. It's estimated that landlords have lost millions in rent since lockdown hit in March.What financial support and help is available and what are the different rules for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?Louise Cooper is joined by Anny Cullum from Acorn Communities, Meera Chindooroy from the National Residential Landlords Association

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30:50

City's plan to end poverty in 10 years

Money Box ·

2020/10/03

The costly experience of being unknowingly signed up to a phone competition service. We hear how one subscription cost a Money Box listener over £1,000 across 5 years.A new Sharia compliant investment fund has been launched on the London Stock Exchange. How does it work?Edinburgh - Scotland's wealthiest city - launches a plan to get rid of poverty by 2030.And hints and tips for making difficult financial decisions.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Darin Graham Producer: Alex

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30:53

MBL: Personal Insurance

Money Box ·

2020/09/30

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) say that 6 million policy holders are paying too much for their insurance premiums and that radical reforms could save consumers £3.7bn over 10 years. So how do you get the right policy at a fair price? Joining Paul Lewis to answer your questions and offer advice are:Louise O'Shea, Confused.com Graeme Trudgill, British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA)We'd love to hear your questions and ideas about personal insurance, e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now and

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33:24

Are car warranties worth it?

Money Box ·

2020/09/26

This week the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, revealed new measures to help stop mass job cuts in these economically uncertain times. This latest plan - the Job Support Scheme - was spurred on by the ending of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or furlough). From November, if bosses bring back workers part time, the government will help top up their wages. But there are concerns that it does nothing to assist the millions who have already missed out on government help.We also discuss whether it's worth

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28:52

MBL: Armed Forces Financial Help

Money Box ·

2020/09/23

What financial support and guidance is available for serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families? Joining presenter Charmaine Cozier to talk through some of the information, help and advice on offer are:Forces MoneyPlan The Royal British Legion The Forces Pension Society SSAFA – the Armed Forces charityIf you’re a serving or former member of the Armed Forces we’d love to hear your money questions and experiences e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk or tweet @moneybox.Presenter: Charmaine

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29:27

Ex-pat bank accounts closed due to Brexit

Money Box ·

2020/09/19

Thousands of British people living in European countries have been told their UK bank accounts will be closed by the end of the year because of Brexit. Money Box has learnt that Lloyds Bank and Barclaycard have been writing to customers telling them to cut up their cards and pay off any outstanding overdrafts or debts in two months unless they can provide a UK address where they are resident. Buy now, pay later - the slogan of easy credit for generations but now it's being offered routinely in shops

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31:12

MBL: Paying for University

Money Box ·

2020/09/17

Tuition fees, loans, student jobs and financial help, whatever’s on your mind we’d love to hear your questions, dilemmas and advice so e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now.Ready to guide you through university costs, student money and work will be:Tom Allingham, Save the Student. Eden Cairnie, StudentJob. Judith McMeekin, Student Money Adviser, Ulster University. Kellie McAlonan, Student Money Adviser, University of the West of Scotland.Presenter: Louise Cooper Producer: Diane Richardson Editor: Richard

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30:20

Concern over increase in unpaid internships

Money Box ·

2020/09/12

With fewer jobs and rising unemployment among young people Money Box has seen worrying evidence that the illegal practice of not paying interns is growing. Thousands of young people are locked out of their Government child trust funds even though they have reached 18. And would you invest in a bond backed by your local council?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Darin Graham Producer: Alex Lewis Editor: Emma Rippon

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30:22

MBL: Working From Home

Money Box ·

2020/09/09

If you’ve replaced the buzz of the office with working at the kitchen table we’d love to hear how it's going. Have your work-life balance, your finances, career and productivity been affected? Does it make a difference to team working if you don't meet your colleagues face to face? What responsibilities do employers and employees need to consider and is working from home the future, or are you desperate to get back to the office? What happens if you’re asked to return to your place of work but

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31:10

The 'lost' Child Trust Funds

Money Box ·

2020/09/05

From this month, young people turning 18 can access money given them by the Government in a Child Trust Fund. All children born from September 2002 were given vouchers to invest, the idea being to provide children with some savings at the age of 18, to help with the costs of university or living alone for the first time. Initially £250 was put into the account and another £250 was added when he or she reached the age of seven. For lower-income families, the payment was £500. But it's estimated

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29:01

The Money Clinic: Hollie and Jay

Money Box ·

2020/08/29

Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and their feelings.Money worries are known to put a big strain on relationships, and it can be hard to talk openly and honestly without tempers flaring or heads burying deep into the sand.In this episode, we hear Hollie and Jay in conversation with Dee Holmes, a counsellor from the relationship charity Relate. Jay has been on furlough and is now working reduced hours, but he’s still keen to save what little he

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28:44

The Money Clinic: Maggie and Declan

Money Box ·

2020/08/22

Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and their feelings.Money worries are known to put a big strain on relationships, and it can be hard to talk openly and honestly without tempers flaring or heads burying deep into the sand.In this episode, Maggie and Declan split their finances 50:50, but have significantly different living costs. Maggie spends generously on Declan and his children, but feels guilty if she spends anything on herself. They sit

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28:19

The Money Clinic: Poppy and Cliff

Money Box ·

2020/08/15

Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and feelings. In this episode, cafe owners Poppy and Cliff return to the Money Clinic to talk to Dee Holmes, a counsellor with the relationship charity, Relate. Last summer, the Liverpool cafe owners spoke to Dee about how they could find a middle ground - Cliff’s ‘maverick’ attitude towards money was clashing with Poppy’s intense frugality. Since then, they’ve been forced to close their cafe due to Covid-19 and

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28:23

The Money Clinic: Eve and Nick

Money Box ·

2020/08/08

Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and their feelings.Money worries are known to put a big strain on relationships, and it can be hard to talk openly and honestly without tempers flaring or heads burying deep into the sand.In this episode, newly-weds Eve and Nick have different ideas about how joined up their finances should be. They sit down with Dee Holmes, a counsellor from the relationship charity Relate, to explore their different attitudes

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41:08

Coronavirus and holidays

Money Box ·

2020/08/05

If your holiday plans are affected by coronavirus, what are your rights? Chaos caused by the pandemic has left travellers with many questions - about insurance, refunds and whether they can get away at all. Holidaying in a pandemic isn’t easy but sometimes cancelling isn't either. Our panel of travel experts is ready to answer your Covid-related questions. Email moneybox@bbc.co.uk or tweet @moneyboxGuests: Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel Jill Starley-Grainger, Travel blogger from JetSet

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34:11

'We know apprenticeships work'

Money Box ·

2020/08/01

From now, the over 75s will have to start paying for their TV licences. We speak to the BBC’s Director, Policy Clare Sumner about what the BBC is doing about the 1m pensioners who will receive demands for payment but should be exempt.In his summer statement, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised a bonus for employers who hire apprentices over the next six months because “We know apprenticeships work”. But the latest Ofsted figures show that 42% of apprenticeships inspected in England are either

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36:39

Scams

Money Box ·

2020/07/29

Fake emails, bogus calls, spoof texts: Fraudsters are exploiting the pandemic to fleece as many unwitting victims as they can. So how to spot a scam and keep your money safe? Join Felicity Hannah and a panel of experts offering top tips to avoid being scammed. Share your experiences by emailing moneybox@bbc.co.uk or tweet @moneybox Guests: Katy Worobec, Managing Director, Economic Crime, UK Finance Detective Sergeant Marc Cananur, Kent Police Richard Emery, bank fraud consultant, 4Keys

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35:21

'Forced' back to work with no childcare

Money Box ·

2020/07/25

During the health pandemic a fraud epidemic has been growing. The latest official crime survey found fraud accounts for a third of all crime in England and Wales. It costs the UK economy tens of billions of pounds and very often individuals many thousands of pounds. But the cost is much more than just financial. It can be emotionally and mentally devastating. Money Box has been given access to a rare recording of fraud in progress. An expert assesses what made it so believable and one of the most

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37:15

MBL: Coronavirus and Universal Credit

Money Box ·

2020/07/22

If you're claiming benefits for the first time because of coronavirus, what’s your experience? Millions of people who have lost their jobs or their income since lockdown, are having to apply for Universal Credit for the first time to help meet basic living costs. But how much do you get and how long before the money comes through? Join Paul Lewis and a panel of benefits experts offering advice on how to claim, what you might get and how to avoid pitfalls. Email your questions and stories to

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32:53

Massive increase predicted in need for debt advice

Money Box ·

2020/07/18

The organisation charged by the government to provide debt advice says it expects the number of people in financial difficulties to soar by 60% as the economic crisis begins to hit home. By late 2021 it expects that eight million people will have not been able to pay at least three bills in a six month period. And there are growing concerns that people with severe debt are being exploited by firms selling Individual Voluntary Agreements - a formal debt solution to pay back debts - which the firms

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