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There are almost 6 million unpaid carers in the UK.
40% are in poverty according to
@CarersUK
To talk about the cost of caring
@FelicityHannah
is joined by
@HolzhausenEmily
and
@Car_Abrahams
.
Let us know your experiences below.
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It’s not often we devote a Saturday programme to a single story but we are tomorrow. It’s a must listen. Join
@paullewismoney
and
@meisel_anna
tomorrow at noon -
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Hello from Salford! New team, new location… same
@Moneybox
looking at the north, south, east and west of your money problems and triumphs! As always - 12pm
@BBCRadio4
or
@BBCSounds
by 2pm!!
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Meet firefighter Russ. £23k of his pension stolen, now “pursued” by HMRC for £13k tax bill on that same money. Campaigners like
@carolinenokes
calling for 6 month pause from HMRC… it says it takes wellbeing of taxpayers seriously.
ALL details at 12pm
@paullewismoney
@BBCRadio4
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It’s not often we devote a Saturday programme to a single story but this week we did. Listen to
@meisel_anna
’s investigation. W/
@DavidDavisMP
+
@DavidPettTax
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*Q+A 3pm Monday* We’ve been inundated with your questions on the job retention scheme/furloughing and couldn’t deal with them all on the programme. Luckily Amy Wren and David Hunt from
@Farrer_Co
will answer more questions on Monday afternoon. Tweet us with your Q’s now!
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We've a very busy programme coming up at noon! - with
@paullewismoney
@bbcdanw
Clive Betts MP
@belder10
Anna Stevenson
@turn2us_org
@nikecosgrove
@PensionsPete
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Team
@moneybox
, marking the end of the Lewis & Lewis presenter/producer era. And no we are not related...
@Alexinthepink
@KuriousKaf
@paullewismoney
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“Unfair, disproportionate, and discriminates against the lower paid and women”. Sharon from the Midland Clawback Campaign tells us about their fight with HSBC. Money Box, with
@tony_bee
and
@paullewismoney
. Noon.
@BBCRadio4
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Should all banks offer a 'gambling block' to help customers control problem gambling? This is Danny. Hear his story
@BBCRadio4
noon Saturday
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"Who IS this man on the telly banging on about Visa???" asks
@paullewismoney
. "Oh hold on...."
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Do we still need cash machines? Some fear the numbers of ATMs could plummet over the next few years. We'll be discussing on Money Box on
@BBCRadio4
at Midday, with
@paullewismoney
and
@Tony_Bee
. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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We're back on
@BBCRadio4
at noon tomorrow with
@paullewismoney
. On the agenda:
🏚️ House builders using non-disclosure agreements
📈 Mortgage “prisoners” trapped on high-interest deals
📱 Buying safely on Instagram
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Just *some* of the spray foam insulation removed from one listener’s loft after being installed by rogue installers.
@AskNationwide
warning homeowners to be aware of risks to mortgage, equity release and even properties…
@bbcdanw
reports for
@paullewismoney
, 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
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Energy bills - as autumn sets in and the nights get longer how can people try to increase energy efficiency in the home - and bring those bills down? We find out:
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Estate agents should be licensed, have an independent regulator and sign up to a new code of conduct. Just 3 of the recommendations from housing expert Lord Best. He's told us he wants minister to "get on with" implementing his reforms. What do you think?
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180,000 mentally disabled teenagers could miss out on getting money that rightfully belongs to them... just because of their disability. Campaigners say that's not good enough and needs putting right... now.
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One of the most powerful pieces of radio we've done coming up on today's prog at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
. We hear Graeme's story - a devastating fraud that's ripped his - and his family's - world apart. Do listen & and warn friends and family of the dangers.
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Shared Ownership. How does it work and what are the costs, rules and restrictions? Send your questions and views to Money Box Live with
@paullewismoney
@chirpy_kelly
@amynettleton1
@nearlylegal
Tweet
@Moneybox
or e-mail moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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The Coronation of King Charles III means our cash is soon going to change
But how are coins made?
@AdamShawBiz
got exclusive behind-the-scenes access at one of the world’s oldest coin makers to see what the process involves & to delve into their historic archives.
@RoyalMintUK
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Good morning from the Money Box team
Coming up today, a cost of living special
What choices are you making to cope with the growing costs of food, fuel and energy?
Plus, are we measuring inflation the right way?
That’s at 12pm with
@paullewismoney
on
@bbcr4
and
@bbcsounds
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Everyone has a parking ticket story... We want to know yours.
#bbcMoneyBoxLive
is today at 3pm
@bbcradio4
🚗🚗
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Next Saturday
@paullewismoney
and team are back with Money Box from 12
@BBCRadio4
. We're open for scoops, stories and suggestions: moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
We've missed you.....
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Oh… and here are Santa’s (
@paullewismoney
) little elves/helpers!
@bbcdanw
@JessQuayle
@SandraHardial
with obligatory Christmas Eve Santa hats!!
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Could you benefit from the new plans for leasehold reform? Send your questions and thoughts to Money Box with
@FelicityHannah
@sebastianokelly
@Donadee8
@Pinsent_Masons
Tweet
@Moneybox
or e-mail moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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So…
@paullewismoney
prepping in the Salford sunshine for our prog at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
!
Coming up:
1. Debt advice
2. Off grid energy support
3. Mortgage costs
4. Help to Save on UC
Paul ably assisted by
@bbcdanw
@JessQuayle
@SandraHardial
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Energy bills - how can people keep their homes warmer, for longer, for LESS money? We spk to
@SalfordUni
expert Prof Richard Fitton from
@ehl_salford
at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
and
@bbcdanw
… sneak preview here:
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On
#bbcMoneyBox
tomorrow we talk leasehold reform. Are you a leaseholder? What's your experience? Scotland abolished leasehold - could that work for England and Wales? Email: moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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10,000s of students could benefit from studying Core Maths in schools in England according to charity
@MEIMaths
. It says it teaches teenagers pay slips, tax, national insurance, student loans and lots more.
@bbcdanw
went to
@ArthurTerrySch
to find out
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Are you an unpaid carer? Join
@paullewismoney
@LauraBWork
from Carers Trust, Katherine Wilson from
@CarersUK
and Sally West from
@ageuk
from 3pm on
@BBCRadio4
as they take your questions.
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Today's podcast is now available - - with
@paullewismoney
@bbcdanw
@RuthCadbury
Tamlyn Edmonds
@emmprosecutions
Damon Gibbons
@responsiblecred
@gapal78
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More than 200k people with mental health issues will have their benefit reinstated or increased, after a government u-turn on personal independence payments. Tune in to
#moneybox
with
@paullewismoney
, noon,
@bbcradio4
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Whether it's credit cards, utility bills, rent, mortgages, council tax - millions of people look for help with their debts every year. But there are growing conerns about the future of free, face to face debt advice in England...
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Hard at work
@JessQuayle
and
@paullewismoney
for today’s prog!
1. Debt from
@StepChange
survey
2. Bank account closures
3.
@AngusMacNeilSNP
sel committee on energy bills
4. 1000s pensioners claim extra money with
@policy_practice
@Deven_Ghelani
@BBCRadio4
12pm - have a listen!
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Coming up,
@MelJStride
MP (and Financial Secretary to the Treasury) talks to
@paullewismoney
about the 2019 Loan Charge and people's unexpected tax demands for £10,000s. Midday
@BBCRadio4
or listen here:
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In the last few weeks we’ve received a huge number of emails and tweets detailing the issue you’ve faced as a result of coronavirus. We haven’t been able to reply to all of you but we read them, appreciate them and shape our output around them. Keep them coming moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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Energy bills have doubled for many in the last year. So how can people try to protect themselves from sky-rocketing bills in the future…?
@bbcdanw
@paullewismoney
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We’re back at school in Wakefield for today’s
@Moneybox
to talk about how to learn about money.
@FelicityHannah
is joined by the broadcaster, maths teacher and
#universitychallenge
star
@Bobby_Seagull
who’ll help us to get our heads round all the numbers.
Don't miss it!
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Just a reminder that on Wednesday's
@Moneybox
Live
@adamshaw
wants to hear from the self-employed who are STILL excluded from SEISS. Email: moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk or tweet.
#ExcludedUK
#ForgottenPAYE
#ForgottenFreelancers
#ZeroHours
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📣Switch on
@BBCBreakfast
now 📣
@FelicityHannah
is about to go live on BBC One ahead of our extended programme on
@BBCRadio4
live in
#Lincoln
.
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Don't forget
@BBCPanorama
is looking at shared ownership tonight in 'The Home I Can’t Afford' at 1930
@BBCOne
.
w/
@Datshiane
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If you’re a serving or former member of the Armed Forces we’d love to hear your money questions and experiences on Wednesday’s Money Box Live with
@PoppyLegion
@SSAFA
and
@ForcesPensions
Tweet
@Moneybox
or email moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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Coming up on today's prog
@BBCRadio4
at 12pm with
@paullewismoney
&
@bbcdanw
we talk about:
1. concerns about future of free debt advice
2. how 1000s teenagers remain locked out of gov backed trust funds
3. energy bills...
Tweet or email us your thoughts moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
Thnx!
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We have 24 minutes to fill on our programme this Saturday and it’s currently a blank slate. The production team will meet tomorrow to discuss potential stories. Listeners experiences and questions always drive the discussion so email moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk or tweet us.
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Self-employed who trade as a ltd company are left out. There could be a million of them. It is a major gap and the Govt seems to think it is too difficult to include them as they pay themselves mainly in dividends.
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Good news 👇
Delighted to hear Orange Genie a big umbrella companies that pays supply teachers, has now agreed to furlough based on avg pay rather than min wage. As my guidance from HMRC stated they could two weeks ago. Thanks to them and let's hope others follow suit.
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On tomorrow’s programme: concern over the increase in unpaid internships, young people locked out of their Child Trust Funds and investment bonds backed by your local council 🤔All at midday
@BBCRadio4
@paullewismoney
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Criminals lured this man to visit his bank 30 times in 8 wks to take out £185k. Why wasn't he stopped?12 today w/
@paullewismoney
&
@Tony_Bee
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Morning all… we have a 10am meeting on Tuesday to talk through story ideas for this week’s programme. Tweet, DM or email us (moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk), to quote Paul, “your money harrumphs and harrahs”! We do read all your messages and we can’t do the show without you! Thanks.
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As promised here's
@SimonCalder
answering your questions on all things travel and holiday related in our bonus podcast! -
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This is
@HSBC_UK
’s Knutsford branch. 1 of 114 it says will shut next year - a quarter of current number. What will this mean for customers? Join
@paullewismoney
&
@bbcdanw
12pm
@BBCRadio4
to find out…
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The stunning Lincoln cathedral can mean only one thing - we’ve touched down in this gorgeous city ahead of our 10am-2pm help session in Waterside Shopping Centre Friday - and our live broadcast at 1130am Saturday… do come along and say hello! 😎
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Next week on Moneybox Live- we are looking at the FIRE movement and it’s future.
Are you interested in Financial Independence and Retiring Early?
Get in touch with your experience or questions Moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
#FinancialIndependence
#FIRE
#FinancialFreedom
#wanderlust
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Tomorrow, we're going BIG on debt advice. Joining
@paullewismoney
: Craig Simmons, Head of Debt Policy at
@YourMoneyAdvice
,
@Peter_Tutton
from
@StepChange
,
@lauren_r__
from
@CABBristol
,
@Y_FovargueMP
and
@rabbineiljanes
.... From 12 ,
@BBCRadio4
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We're on
@BBCRadio4
in just under an hour with
@paullewismoney
.
@bbcdanw
has more on his story about house builders using gag orders. We'll also hear from
@jonelleawo
on when shopping on Instagram goes wrong.
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In case you are interested, this replaces tonight’s prog:
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Core maths (aka “Life Maths”, copyright
@BenThompsonTV
@TVNaga01
!) teaches students age 16+ real world, practical maths. LOTS more with
@paullewismoney
&
@bbcdanw
& Katie, Alyssa & Nicole on
@BBCRadio4
12pm… courtesy of
@MEIMaths
!
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VERY pleased to say we’re joined by the City of Lincoln Band (after our lovely visit to Lincoln back in April) on
@BBCRadio4
at 12pm… little sneak preview for you below…!
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So Fridays are busy, busy for the MB team. Scripts, chase guests, confirm guests, edit audio, new stories fight their way in, current stories change, pre-rec interviews, edit them... all before 4pm when we have our first read through and then - everything can change AGAIN!
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Ok... so it is COOOOLD out there! Wrap up warm if you're heading out. And look forward to 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
who'll be talking...
Energy
Starling Bank and fraud ads
IVAs and debt
Cheques... pt2
@ChrisFlynnBBC
reporting with
@PaulWaters99
in the hot seat!
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For the first time in 20 months the Money Box production team is together… in New Broadcasting House! Here’s the “official” photo…
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This is massive👇
You know that underpaid women's state pension issue we've been banging on about? DWP are going to have to pay these women £3 billion over the next six years!!!
@Tanya_Jefferies
See p135
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On next week's
@Moneybox
Live (*Weds, 3pm,
@BBCRadio4
*) we're hearing from the self-employed who are still excluded from SEISS following this week's announcements. Is this you? If so please do drop us a line below or email moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
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Financial pressures on parents - and how that impacts kids… that’s what we’re talking about on today’s prog at 3pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@FelicityHannah
(who is hard at work!) in Salford…
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Staff
@CitizensAdvice
like Jody 👇 help people with benefits, debt, housing & rising bills.
Funding of the charity is a challenge - many stakeholders & full of debate.
What’s not a debate is just how crucial the help they provide is
More 12pm
@BBCRadio4
@paullewismoney
@bbcdanw
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Morning all! Coming up at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
in the hot seat:
1. Zopa quits P2P lending
2. The fight against loan sharks
3. MB mini on state pension differences
4. How to invest to beat inflation
with
@bbcdanw
,
@Drew_Hyndman
and
@Chartweeting
in charge!
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12
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Is there enough protection for people in the property market? A leading ombudsman is quitting the sector, no longer willing to offer a "broken solution to a broken market."
@moneybox
, with
@paullewismoney
,
@shandsmith
, and
@ComplainingCow
. Noon,
@bbcradio4
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40 years of
#bbcmoneybox
🎂 Listen to the very first programme: . More at 12
@BBCRadio4
on Sat w/
@paullewismoney
.
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8
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It’s homework time for all you lovely
@Moneybox
listeners…
Can you work out this ⬇️ maths problem before the end of the programme?
Why? It’s because
@FelicityHannah
and the TV maths teacher
@Bobby_Seagull
are back at school to find out about financial literacy.
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8
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Some really important stories today at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
:
Food banks "struggling to cope"
Energy prices
#costoflivingpayment
(£326) hits 7.2m accounts
Funeral firms/regulation
Fixing mortgages
@bbcdanw
@JessQuayle
@SandraHardial
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21
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Tomorrow night at 7pm we'll be hosting our first Twitter Q+A. The brilliant
@SimonCalder
will be answering your questions about holiday issues in the wake of the coronavirus uncertainty. Tweet us your questions now. You can also email us - moneybox
@bbc
.co.uk
#moneyboxSimonsays
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14
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There are nearly a million people living with dementia in the UK. 1 in 3 babies born this year will develop it. This 👇 with
@FelicityHannah
on
@BBCRadio4
at 3pm will be essential listening for friends, family and loved ones. pls spread the word...
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14
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You may remember this story we covered in January… Jacopo has just informed us Barclays has issued him a full refund for the money stolen… despite initially (and for the last 10 months) holding him liable for the loss…
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Just for info, the apps mentioned in yesterday's programme to help you organise your finances include:
@Get_Chip
(savings),
@moneyboxteam
(*no connection to us* savings/investments),
@StarlingBank
and
@emma_finance
(spending tracker). Good luck!
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“I just wanted to see him start to pay for what he’d done.” A client of collapsed tax planning firm Universal Wealth tells
@moneybox
about the moment its boss, Steven Long, was jailed for 8 months for failing to reveal the whereabouts of missing millions. 12pm
@BBCRadio4
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Estranged students links from today's programme:
Guidance for estranged students:
Laura’s experience of being an estranged student:
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17
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Martin Williams from
@CPAGUK
on ESA arrears, Prof Nick Hopkins explains
@Law_Commission
leasehold reform ideas
@SavingsChampion
on NS&I ISA rate cut &
@martinbamford
&
@FSCSNews
CEO Mark Neale discuss who should fund financial failure with
@paullewismoney
6
18
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“I don’t think the people who devise these PIP assessments appreciate how very difficult life is for someone with mental illness.” Hear Mandy's story on
#moneybox
with
@paullewismoney
, noon,
@BBCRadio4
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15
19
If you fancy retiring at 30 so you can do what you love, listen to these top tips from Money Box Live
Big thanks to
@TheEscapeART1ST
and
@ClaerB
for their contributions and to
@mrmoneymustache
@MuchMore_Less
@CoraHarrison15
@Mamafurfur
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14
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👇 A lot to fit in to 24 minutes tomorrow at noon on
@BBCRadio4
with
@FelicityHannah
,
@amycbwren
from
@Farrer_Co
,
@hbaldwin
and Edwin Morgan from
@The_IoD
2
16
21
Today's podcast is now available - - with
@paullewismoney
@rosaltmann
@stevewebb1
@martyncjames1
Barry Davys
@SpectrumIFA
Andrew Kaye
@Transpact_com
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18
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Morning all! Busy one today:
1. disabled mum denied Healthy Start vouchers for children
2. Crime stats suggest big rise in fraud
3. Inflation - why are poorest hit hardest?
4. Heir Hunters - how to tell genuine ones from scammers?
@BBCRadio4
with
@paullewismoney
at 12pm!
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7
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Today how money works in prison & what can be done to help ex-offenders overcome financial exclusion
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19
21
A question for the over-40s: would you be happy to pay a special tax to help fund elderly care for everyone that needs it?
@paullewismoney
discusses with
@AndrewSelous
and
@gemmatetlow
. Money Box,
@BBCRadio4
, Noon.
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On
#bbcmoneyboxlive
this week what one piece of financial advice would you give to young people today? w/
@paullewismoney
#FinEd
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12
21
Early morning bike ride into the office for today’s prog:
1. Online scams
2. equity release
3. universal credit
& your regular
#moneyboxmini
with
@paullewismoney
@KuriousKaf
@bbcdanw
&
@PaulWaters99
in charge behind the glass!
@BBCRadio4
- 12pm…!
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7
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A LOT on tomorrow's prog at 12pm on
@BBCRadio4
!
1. Campaigners claim victory in battle over face to face debt advice in England
2. Investigation into online subscription scams
3. How to get extra money back from energy suppliers
4. Oil heated homes hurt or help energy bills?
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6
20
#NatWest
,
#Halifax
&
#Nationwide
... just some of the banks/b. societies now offering lottery-style savings accounts. With historically low rates for typical savings accounts would the chance of "winnig big cash prizes" tempt you? Let us know in the replies 👇
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“£650 a year, and we get absolutely nothing for it.” Rosemary's angry about the ground rent on her retirement flat. Developers say the charge reduces the sale price of their flats, and pays for provision of communal space. Money Box,noon,
@BBCRadio4
w/
@tony_bee
and
@paullewismoney
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This week the green car subsidy 🚘, house buying with friends 🏘️, the benefit freeze ❄️ and name checks for bank accounts ✅. All with
@paullewismoney
at 12
@BBCRadio4
and here later:
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7
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Cost of living squeeze, people not protected by energy price cap, state pensions overseas and… a Money Box investigation makes PMQs. A LOT to squeeze into this week’s podcast!
@paullewismoney
in the hot seat &
@ChrisFlynnBBC
reporting:
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Money Box tomorrow at noon with
@paullewismoney
- - with Nick Hill from
@MoneyPensionsUK
, Laura Peters from
@mentalhealthuk
and Anna Stevenson from
@turn2us_org
. Produced by
@Alexinthepink
.
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