Money Box

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

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Civil Service Pension Debacle and Cheaper Energy?
Union calls for Capita to lose its contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme
30 May 2026,24 mins
Carers' Pensions and Face-to-Face Banking
How caring for a loved one can impact your pension.
23 May 2026,25 mins
Money Box Live: Invest or Save?
Felicity Hannah and a team of experts answer your investing questions.
20 May 2026,28 mins
Lack of Wills and "Savvy Squirrel"
Are you one of the millions of people in the UK without plans in place for when you die?
16 May 2026,24 mins
How to Live Long and Prosper
Money Box Live on living longer and keeping your finances in the best of health.
13 May 2026,28 mins
Claims management inquiry and bank account switching
Paul Lewis talks to the financial watchdog about its review of the claims industry.
09 May 2026,24 mins
Money Box Life: Teenagers talk money
Money Box Live talks to teenagers about their early experiences with money.
06 May 2026,28 mins
NS&I Delays and Youth Unemployment
Bereaved listeners face serious delays in accessing money from NS&I.
02 May 2026,23 mins
Renters and Landlords: Your Questions Answered
Money Box Live answers your questions on the Renters' Rights Act.
29 Apr 2026,28 mins
Renters Rights, Energy Fixing and the £5k Typo
What will the Renters' Rights Act mean for private renters and landlords?
25 Apr 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: Your Summer Holidays
How is the conflict in the Middle East affecting your travel plans?
22 Apr 2026,28 mins
Energy Bill Fear and Council Tax Arrears
Almost half of all adults fear unaffordable energy price rises. Paul Lewis investigates.
18 Apr 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: How to Handle Global Shocks
We look at how you can protect your finances from global shocks.
15 Apr 2026,28 mins
Teacher's Pension Delays and Best Savings Rates
A headteacher’s union is demanding the government steps in over delayed pension payments.
11 Apr 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: Changes to Rights at Work
What does the Employment Rights Act mean for your finances?
08 Apr 2026,28 mins
Pension Age Rise and April Tax Changes
Millions of people are set to work for longer as the State Pension age starts to rise.
04 Apr 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: Making Tax Digital Guide
Everything you need to know about the new tax system for sole traders and landlords.
01 Apr 2026,28 mins
Petrol Price Rises and NS&I
What can you do to save on the cost of petrol or diesel?
28 Mar 2026,24 mins
Heating Oil Guide and Banknotes
How will schemes to help people struggling with the rising cost of heating oil work?
21 Mar 2026,25 mins
Mortgage Rates and Banknotes
Mortgage rates rise amid fears of a rise in inflation - what's the best advice?
14 Mar 2026,25 mins
Middle East Conflict and Crypto Scams
What the Middle East conflict could mean for your money.
07 Mar 2026,25 mins
Civil Service Pension Loans and Pokémon Cards
What's the latest for former civil servants who are facing delays for pension payments?
28 Feb 2026,25 mins
Motor Finance Claims and Pay by Bank
Claims management firms for customers mis-sold car finance are being warned over fees.
21 Feb 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: Starting Out
How hard is it for young people to get a job and what support is there?
18 Feb 2026,27 mins
Pension Delays Apology and Romance Scams
Capita says sorry to thousands of people left in limbo with no access to their pensions.
14 Feb 2026,24 mins
Money Box Live: How to Pick a Mortgage
What should you think about when choosing a mortgage?
11 Feb 2026,28 mins
Credit Card Debt and Civil Service Pensions
Calls for stronger rules protect people from getting into persistent credit card debt.
07 Feb 2026,25 mins
Money Box Live: Student Loan Debate
What you need to know about student loans and how they're repaid.
04 Feb 2026,28 mins
Report Fraud and Student Loans
We'll speak to the head of the new service for reporting fraud and scams.
31 Jan 2026,25 mins
Money Box Life: Working for Longer
Money Box Life and the complexities of working past state pension age.
28 Jan 2026,28 mins