The self-employed excluded from the coronavirus rescue
The Chancellor’s coronavirus rescue plan for the British economy has been bold and big, but one important part of the workforce feels somewhat hard done by.A chunk of the self-employed have been exclu...
4 Jul 202047min
Has lockdown left you with more money to save or struggling?
In an unpredicted turn of events, the coronavirus lockdown has been good for some when it comes to their bank balances.People collectively tucked away £30billion in savings accounts in March and April...
26 Jun 202050min
Are banks triggering a mortgage credit crunch?
Banks and building societies have been slashing their mortgage ranges for those with smaller deposits.The number of mortgages available for those with a 10 per cent deposit has plummeted by 90 per cen...
19 Jun 202046min
The rise of the lockdown investor - tips to hunt for better returns
Stock markets crashing tend to put savers off investing in shares, but there has been a sizeable rise in new investors in Britain during lockdown, reports suggest. That came as savings rates plummeted...
12 Jun 202052min
Are electric bikes and scooters the future of transport after coronavirus? (Or will it just be cars?)
Since lockdown began in March, there has been a huge uptick in cycling and walking, as people got out and about while staying at home. But while before coronavirus we were all told public transport wa...
5 Jun 202048min
Are we all going on a summer holiday?
It's nearly June, the sun is shining, and right about now people would usually be eagerly anticipating summer breaks they’ve booked, or planning where to go away.Meanwhile, the sunny weather over the ...
29 Mai 202043min
Could your savings rate go negative?
The threat of negative interest rates is looming large for savers.This week, a government bond auction saw UK gilts sold at a negative rate for the first time, while Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey...
23 Mai 202049min
How many state pensions have been underpaid? With Steve Webb
A This is Money investigation has revealed a string of women who have been underpaid their state pension, but are they just the tip of an iceberg?On this week’s podcast, our pensions agony uncle Steve...
15 Mai 202050min
