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This is Money Podcast

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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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  • The manifesto episode: Do Labour, the Tories or the Lib Dems have the plan Britain need?

    The manifesto episode: Do Labour, the Tories or the Lib Dems have the plan Britain need?
    Jun 14 2024
    It’s manifesto week and Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems have laid out their vision for the country – along with the Green Party, Reform and others.

    The economy, tax and people’s finances are a cornerstone of the all the manifestos, but what are the main parties proposing and what could it mean for you?

    On this week’s podcast, Georgie Frost, Angharad Carrick and Simon Lambert take a deep dive into the manifestos to see what’s there.

    If the country votes for a change and we do get the widely predicted Labour government, what will it mean for your money – and does talking about growth mean there’s an actual plan to deliver it?

    After 14 years in charge, were the Tories bold enough in their manifesto to derail Labour’s run at power?

    And do the Lib Dems have the policies that could shake things up, including a plan to substantially overhaul capital gains tax?

    Plus, what did Reform say?

    All this and more go under the microscope, along with a look at what has really happened to our taxes in a decade-and-a-half under the Conservatives.

    And finally, away from the election, how much did the most desirable new King Charles £5 note go for at a special auction this week?
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What does it take to win the Premium Bonds - and is it worth you trying?

    What does it take to win the Premium Bonds - and is it worth you trying?
    Jun 7 2024
    How much do you need in Premium Bonds to win the jackpot?

    And if you haven’t maxed them out to the full £50,000, is it even worth bothering?

    This is Money has run some in-depth analysis on all the £1million prizes over the past four years and this week revealed how much those lucky people held.

    On this week’s podcast episode, Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert look at what it takes to win the Premium Bonds.

    Simon gives us his tax manifesto to get us out of the mess Britain’s tax system is in.

    Plus, one of our readers is in their mid-40s, would like to semi-retire to work on their own terms, travel and enjoy life in a decade, and wants to know if their £180,000 investments can grow enough to achieve that.

    What does someone with those ambitions need to consider? The team take a look.

    Should you consider buying a cheap electric car? Prospective buyers are worried about batteries but get over that and Simon says it could prove even cheaper to run than you think.

    And finally, the new King Charles notes are out but what are the serial numbers to check your wallet for that could make them worth big money?
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The consumer champion's guide to getting what you want

    The consumer champion's guide to getting what you want
    May 31 2024
    This is Money's consumer champion Helen Crane celebrated the 100th edition of her Crane on the Case column this week.

    Helen has won back more than £1.2million for readers over the course of all those columns and learnt a thing or two along the way about how to battle consumer problems and bad customer service.

    On this podcast, she discusses the big wins, the satisfying victories, the worst cases of bad customer service - and gives her tips on how to get what you want.

    Also on the show, Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss whether working parents could be missing our by not claiming child benefit now that the rules have changed and more can get it.

    Plus, if you owe tax on savings interest but don't have to do a tax return how will HMRC find out?

    Is Scottish Mortgage worth backing as shares rebound but remain considerably down on their peak?

    And finally, Charles Stanley's Dan Beecroft jons the show to explain 50-30-20 budgeting and why people love this rule of thumb for spending and saving.
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    58 mins
Economics Personal Finance
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