Should the Bank of England have raised interest rates? Plus Steve Webb on pension delays
Did the Bank of England bottle raising interest rates or should a rate rise have never been on the cards in the first place?Inflation is mounting but hiking the base rate will do little to tame soarin...
5 Nov 202152min
What you need to know about the 'inflation' Budget – are you set to be far worse off financially next year?
On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered another Budget alongside a Spending Review.Much of what it contained had previously been revealed, including the forthcoming National Insurance hike, fro...
29 Okt 202143min
Are you willing to pay the price for going green?
Going green used to be presented as a way of saving money, but the stark reality that dealing with climate change will mean us spending more is dawning.The carrot of £5,000 grants to help people ditch...
22 Okt 202155min
Are Premium Bonds worth holding onto - and will rates rise?
Premium Bonds are probably Britain’s best loving savings product but are they worth holding?The savings lottery delivers 100% government-backed protection, a theoretical 1% return – dependent on luck ...
18 Okt 202148min
From trackers to 10 year fixes: Mortgage war continues to spell record low rates
With inflation on the rise, homeowners nearing the end of their mortgage deal could be tempted to lock in for longer – especially with murmurs of a base rate rise.It comes as rates continue to fall, e...
8 Okt 202146min
Rates may be on the rise but watch out for inflation
Savings rates are on the rise but even if you do find a best buy, don't get complacent because inflation is running hot too.On this podcast, Lee Boyce, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert look at why savi...
1 Okt 202154min
How bad will the energy crunch get? Plus an underpaid state pension update
The week began with an energy crunch, as households woke up to the problems sending gas prices spiralling - and the impact that could have on their bills.It ended with a needless rush on petrol, as pe...
24 Sep 202141min
Could the inflation spike lead to stagflation - or is it the start of a growth spurt?
The cost of living jumped by the largest amount on record to hit 3.2 per cent in August – is it set to run out of control and prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates?Meanwhile, a gloomy rep...
17 Sep 202143min
