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Money Box

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

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes756Founded19 years ago
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It's six months until changes bringing unspent pension pots into Inheritance Tax come into force. From 6th April, any money left in pension pots will be added to the rest of the deceased’s estate and be liable for Inheritance Tax. This will be due if... more

Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK. There are three and a half million couples living together without being married or in a civil partnership.

Sharing a home, and perhaps a family and finances, is a huge commitment, yo... more

Almost half of people in work don't know how much their employer is contributing to their workplace pension. That is one finding from a survey by the consumer group Which? It also found that people looking for a new job are more likely to value thing... more

New research published this week found that free AI chatbots gave inaccurate answers to financial questions more than half of the time. This research was carried out by a company called Saturn AI which works with financial advice firms. It ran a seri... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Poulsen
Chief executive of the financial research consultancy the LangCat
the LangCat
Episode: Boost Your Workplace Pension and Winter Fuel Opt Out
Ellen Fraser
Energy expert at the consultancy Baringa
Baringa
Episode: Boost Your Workplace Pension and Winter Fuel Opt Out
Sarah Pennells
Consumer Finance Specialist at Royal London
Royal London
Episode: Money Box Live: Saving for Your Future Self
Shantel Okello
Policy Researcher at the Pensions Policy Institute
Pensions Policy Institute
Episode: Money Box Live: Saving for Your Future Self
Nick Pearce
Professor of Public Policy at the University of Bath and member of the Government's Pensions Commission
University of Bath
Episode: The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Sarah Middlemiss
Representative of Marie Curie, an end-of-life charity
Marie Curie
Episode: The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Vanda Hutgers
Chief executive of Lightyear
Lightyear
Episode: The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Andrew Ghaul
Head of Savings at the Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association
Episode: The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Andy White
Consumer Council for Water representative
Consumer Council for Water
Episode: Money Box Live: Rising Water Bills

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 927 ratings
  • Another informative BBC podcast totally ruined by the insertion of yet another trailer in the middle of the podcast. It's now impossible to concentrate on the content as I'm constantly dreading being interrupted by the trailer

    Podcast Addict
    1
    sgu
    2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom10 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

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Some criticism centers on delays in episode availability and perceived topical timeliness.
Listeners value accessible explanations of complex policy topics.
Many praise the balance of expert insight and real-life stories.

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#60
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#127
Mexico/Business
Apple Podcasts
#246
Argentina/Business

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The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Q: Why do you think people are leaving their money in these low-paying accounts?
Andrew Ghaul says savings behaviour is influenced by context, attitudes, and culture, and that inertia and lack of time can keep people from switching.
The Future of Pensions and Bereavement "Injustice"
Q: Are you moving in the same direction, to bring more people into auto-enrollment?
Nick Pearce says the commission is examining eligibility rules, qualifying earnings, contribution levels, and ways to include self-employed people.
Money Box Live: Saving for Your Future Self
Q: What are the pros and cons between saving into an ISA and saving into a pension?
Sarah Pennells says ISAs offer tax-free withdrawals and can provide accessible savings, while pensions offer upfront tax relief and may include employer contributions. She suggests people can split savings between the two.
Money Box Live: Saving for Your Future Self
Q: Can you just briefly explain what lifetime ISAs are and how they work?
Sarah Pennells explains that lifetime ISAs can be used for a first-home deposit or retirement, allow annual contributions up to £4,000 with a government bonus of up to £1,000, and have restrictions on eligible property value and withdrawals.
AI Money Advice and Heating Oil Costs Rise
Q: Is it a good idea to wait like Jackie?
Ellen Fraser says prices are expected to remain high over winter and advises filling up now rather than waiting for a substantial drop.

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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. Mark Poulsen
2. Ellen Fraser
3. Sarah Pennells
4. Shantel Okello
5. Nick Pearce
6. Sarah Middlemiss
7. Vanda Hutgers
8. Andrew Ghaul

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