This is Money Podcast

This is Money

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What you need to know about money each week and what the news means for you, from the UK's best financial website.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	661	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	InvestingBusinessBusiness NewsNews

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Latest Episodes

Do you need to worry about Making Tax Digital?

Has tax just got a little more taxing? Making Tax Digital has come in, meaning hundreds of thousands of people need to make their first quarterly report to HMRC this week - and during the summer holidays to boot.

Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee... more

7 Aug 2026 • 43 min

We need to finally fix social care but who will pay?

Is the can finally going to stop being kicked down the road on social care?

Andy Burnham has promised to correct what he has called a ‘dereliction of duty’ by a generation of politicians.

But how does he plan to succeed where so many before him hav... more

31 Jul 2026 • 35 min • Most popular

Does Andy Burnham have the right ideas - and can we afford them?

Email us hello@dmgmedia.co.uk

Text us 020 7938 6000.

Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

Producer: Georgie Frost Hosted o... more

24 Jul 2026 • 35 min • Popular

Should we raise state pension age or axe the triple lock?

The rise in the state pension age looks likely to speed up again, as it was revealed this week that the Government has already been banking the gains.

It is now almost certain that the state pension age will rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039, seven y... more

17 Jul 2026 • 41 min

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Recent Guests

Victoria Cleland

Chief Cashier of the Bank of England

Bank of England

Episode: Bonus episode: Bank of England's Victoria Cleland on the future of cash - and wildlife on banknotes

David Lammy

Deputy Prime Minister discussing proposed rights for cohabiting couples

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Episode: The big inheritance shake-up for unmarried couples - and what it means

Karen Northey

Representative of the Investment Association

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Episode: Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing

Marcus Blunt

Co-founder of Heidi, passionate skier and entrepreneur

Heidi

Episode: Bonus: How we turned start-up Heidi into one of the biggest ski holiday firms

Alexander Blunt

Co-founder of Heidi, experienced in travel and technology

Heidi

Episode: Bonus: How we turned start-up Heidi into one of the biggest ski holiday firms

Rachel Ricard-Strauss

Episode: Is it time you switched your investment platform?

Ollie Perry

A 36-year-old ISA millionaire who achieved his status through significant investments over 11 years.

Episode: Could you become an Isa millionaire? Meet the man who did it in his 30s

Lisa Caplan

Financial advisor at Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Episode: Bonus episode: The big questions people are asking on pensions and inheritance tax - and the answers

Ross Kemp

Actor and advocate for financial literacy

Episode: How much do you need to earn to be rich?

Hosts

Georgie Frost

Host of This is Money Podcast; regular presenter with deep involvement in UK personal finance journalism.

Simon Lambert

Co-host / Financial journalist; long-running contributor focused on personal finance and investment topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings

Just the man monologuing.
Don’t know why they even have a woman on the cover. If she ever actually speaks - it’s like she‘s just there to make the man feel intelligent.
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Pogatel
United Kingdoma month ago
Why push animals on bank notes ?
Long time listener - but pushing animals on bank notes?
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Podcastlistener9
United Kingdoma month ago
No thanks
Decent subjects covered but anything that comes out of The Mail just isn’t worth serious attention.
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Rooster73
United Kingdom2 months ago
Great podcast, great presenters
I really enjoy this podcast which provides accurate and up to date financial info. The presenters are brilliant and you can tell they enjoy what they do. They work very well together. Thank you ‘This is Money’ team.
Apple Podcasts
5
RichMu23
United Kingdom2 months ago
Great podcast and the presenters compliment each other
I really enjoy these podcasts. The presenters are keep the listeners engaged with they way they
and the general dynamics between them. The topics discussed are current and interesting, I do feel it can be sometimes come across as optically biased, however, it is still a good listen during my commutee.
Apple Podcasts
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Hopefullyfitagain
United Kingdom4 months ago

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The show is viewed as informative and practical for savers, though some feel occasional bias or partisan tone.

Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and clear delivery, with engaging discussions on current money topics.

Guests and topics are seen as credible, offering actionable tips for personal finance and investments.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify	#8	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#201	United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#1	United Kingdom/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#8	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#230	France/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#26	Indonesia/Business/Investing

Talking Points

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Should you worry about flights being cancelled and jet fuel shortages?

Q: What should listeners do to protect themselves when flights are disrupted by jet-fuel shortages or war-related travel risk?

Listeners should understand their rights for rebooking or refunds, consider booking on a card that offers Section 75 protections, check insurance terms for coverage of acts of war or conflict, and keep an eye on airline communications for rescheduling options while staying flexible with travel plans.

Should you worry about flights being cancelled and jet fuel shortages?

Q: There are lots of reasons why this might happen. So we don't have to go through them all, but what are kind of the main issues? Give us a few more tools in our box as our to get our money back.

Key options include demanding an alternative flight at the earliest opportunity or a refund from the airline, requesting to be rebooked on a different airline if the original cannot accommodate, and using credit-card protections or travel insurance to cover costs, with refunds typically promised within seven days.

Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing

Q: What does success look like for this campaign in the short, medium, and long term?

Short-term success means a shift in attitudes and more conversations about investing; medium to long-term success would show more people investing and reducing the amount held in cash over time.

Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing

Q: What stops people from investing, and how does the campaign address these barriers?

Fear of losses and information overload are key obstacles; the campaign offers signposts, basic information, and a candid emphasis on starting small and talking about money to normalize investing.

Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing

Q: Why does investing make sense for people and what difference does it make in the long run?

Investing typically outperforms cash over the long term, especially through diversification; it helps protect purchasing power against inflation and supports long-term goals like retirement or education.

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This show covers practical personal finance, investing, and money policy with a focus on the UK. Episodes routinely dissect pensions, ISAs, mortgages, and the impact of politics and global events on real households, blending expert commentary with accessible tips for savers, investors, and renters. A notable strength is the mix of financial journalism, consumer-rights perspectives, and first-hand industry insights from travel and money-adjacent experts, often including timely sponsor segments related to investing platforms and savings products. Listeners can expect clear explanations of complex topics, pragmatic money-management advice, and a willingness to challenge policy ideas while staying practical for everyday finances.

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Recent guests on This is Money Podcast include:

1. Victoria Cleland
2. David Lammy
3. Karen Northey
4. Marcus Blunt
5. Alexander Blunt
6. Rachel Ricard-Strauss
7. Ollie Perry
8. Lisa Caplan

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