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Money Box

BBC Radio 4
Pensions
Inheritance Tax
Financial Conduct Authority
Universal Credit
Fraud
Personal Finance
Cost Of Living Crisis
Mental Health
Child Benefit
Child Trust Funds
HMRC
Winter Fuel Payment
Department For Work and Pensions
Financial Support
State Pension
Energy Bills
National Insurance
Childcare
Water Bills
Carers Allowance

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes745Founded19 years ago
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In this special edition of Money Box Live, presenter Felicity Hannah has been out to Weeton Barracks in Preston to see how soldiers juggle their finances whilst leading an often unpredictable military life.

We look at the benefits of life in the for... more

This week has seen a new Prime Minister and a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began. First came the announcement to cut VAT on household energy bills from October, next a plan to cap bus fares i... more

Major reforms are planned to shake up house selling in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The government hopes the plans could end gazundering and gazumping and make buying and selling homes faster, cheaper and less likely to fall through.

Gazumpi... more

Urgent action is needed to help people in their sixties on low incomes who face a delay of up to a year before they can claim their State Pension. That is the main recommendation of a new report from the Work and Pensions Committee. Pension age rises... more

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Andy White
Consumer Council for Water representative
Consumer Council for Water
Episode: New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts
Jonathan Cribb
Deputy Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Episode: New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts
David Bridge
Head of Conveyancing at Kiteleys Solicitors
Kiteleys Solicitors
Episode: Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
Nathan Emerson
CEO of PropertyMark
PropertyMark
Episode: Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
David Harrohan
Associate Professor at the University of the Built Environment, Reading
University of Reading
Episode: Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
Beth Rudolph
Director at The Conveyancing Association
The Conveyancing Association
Episode: State Pension Age Rise, Gazundering and Air-Con
Debbie Abrahams
Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Labour MP
Work and Pensions Committee (UK Parliament)
Episode: State Pension Age Rise, Gazundering and Air-Con
Mick McAteer
Former FCA board member, co-director at Financial Inclusion Centre
Financial Inclusion Centre
Episode: Money Box Live: Buy Now, Pay Later Shake-Up
Matt Sheeran
From Money Wellness, debt advisor
Money Wellness
Episode: Money Box Live: Buy Now, Pay Later Shake-Up

Hosts

Paul Lewis
Host of Money Box and Money Box Live with BBC affiliation; long-running guardian of consumer finance coverage.
Felicity Hannah
Host of Money Box Live with focus on consumer finance and policy discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 925 ratings
  • Constantly delayed / Out of date

    I have find a recent month the feed for Money Box seems to be constantly delayed on Apple Podcasts.

    As an example in December, we have had several podcasts reference Rachel Reeves upcoming budget, with a podcast on the 24th of December dissecting her budget.

    This is despite the budget occurring one month earlier.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dylanjbrown
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Trust Fund

    Can we hear about setting up a trust fund and best practices. Particularly head injury trust funds and managing accounts / requirements

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alibongo ee
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Topics good but way too chatty and questions like "how did it make you feel?" just add nothing to the actual story. Be more specific and be succinct.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    PG0809
    2 years ago
  • Time of publishing

    Last episode published Feb talking about self assessment due to “in three weeks”. Come on you’re better than that

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    crisfca23/
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Too late!

    I’ve been a keen listener of Moneybox for many years and a firm fan of the Apple Podcast format with all my favourite content available in one place.

    In recent times, my enjoyment has been diminished by the excessive delay in the release of material to the platform, often making its content so far out-of-date as to be no longer relevant. I can understand a day or two after the show is first aired, but a month!?

    As a consequence, I no longer subscribe to the show which is a shame, as the con... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    stanspa0
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners value accessible explanations of complex policy topics.
Many praise the balance of expert insight and real-life stories.

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Money Box Live: Buy Now, Pay Later Shake-Up
Q: Matt, can you start by explaining how BNPL works and what changes today mean for consumers?
BNPL lets people buy now and pay later, either in installments or as a single future payment; the new rules introduce affordability checks, clearer information, and protections including potential ombudsman recourse to help prevent over-indebtedness.
Making Tax Digital Deadline and Cheques
Q: How are banks handling fraud reimbursements under the new rules?
The scheme has improved reimbursement rates and speed for in-scope cases, but claims are capped at 85,000 pounds, and there is ongoing discussion about the 13-month deadline and potential adjustments.
Making Tax Digital Deadline and Cheques
Q: What are the perceived benefits and downsides of the new system for small businesses?
Benefits include closer-to-real-time record keeping and potential estimates of year-end tax obligations, but many respondents feel it adds complexity, costs, and learning curves, with some preferring to stay on traditional self-assessment methods.
Making Tax Digital Deadline and Cheques
Q: What is Making Tax Digital and who does it affect?
It is a reform requiring quarterly digital reporting of income and expenses for businesses above a threshold, with software-enabled submissions, aimed at modernising record-keeping and improving tax collection.
Money Box Live: Would you let AI manage your money?
Q: What are the main risks of using AI for financial advice without regulatory safeguards?
The main risks include the potential for wrong or out-of-date information, hallucinations, and lack of redress outside the regulatory perimeter, which means consumers may have no protection if something goes wrong.

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Listeners tune in for practical money guidance and policy context around UK personal finance, with recurring coverage of pensions, banking access, housing, and consumer protection. Episodes frequently feature regulators, industry practitioners, and real people sharing how policy changes affect daily finances, from BNPL reforms to state pension age, banking hubs, and home buying. The show stands out for its mix of accessible explainer segments, parliamentary insight, and ongoing coverage of timely money issues, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable tips alongside a deeper understanding of how public policy shapes their finances.

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1. Andy White
2. Jonathan Cribb
3. David Bridge
4. Nathan Emerson
5. David Harrohan
6. Beth Rudolph
7. Debbie Abrahams
8. Mick McAteer

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