Money Moment with Martin Bamford

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This week with Martin: The energy crisis deepens after Russia's latest actions Petrol prices are not falling as fast as they could, says the RAC Most young drivers rely on family support to stay on the road State pension payments for mothers might be wrong House prices are up 10% on the year but the market is cooling Martin's Money Moment keeps you across the latest financial news so you can plan your family finances. Presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin's back with financial news to help you make the most of your family finances in these difficult times. Be informed and plan ahead. This week: Interest rates are raised by the Bank of England as the central bank predicts a recession. Every household will receive £400 towards energy bills this winter. Car insurance premiums are on the way up. Children are losing out as parents cut pocket money House prices continue to rise despite the economic outlook The Money Moment is sponsored by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Price inflation has reached its highest level in 40 years British Steel Pension Scheme victim of unscrupulous financial advisors Families are spending less on fuel and clothing A rise in fraudulent insurance claims Tesla has offloaded three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings The Money Moment is supported by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Domestic Energy bills forecasts House prices Underpaid State Pension Rising prices and interest rates Petrol and diesel pricing under investigation All with Martin Bamford and presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Food prices Travel Insurance policies not covering strikes Poor customer service from energy companies An increase in higher rate income tax payers A new car insurance scam All with Martin Bamford and presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Inflation news Possible relief for energy bills Some paper bank notes will no longer be legal tender Reporting poor service from financial firms How our food shopping habits are changing All with Martin Bamford and presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: The Bank of England interest rate rise The increase in the cost of living IT Pension failure The effect of wage rises on inflation Food prices All with Martin Bamford and presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's money news: Interest rates are expected to rise again this week There's an investigation into fuel prices Apple is launching a credit scheme Most side hustles started in lockdown are still going State benefits could count towards mortgage eligibility The Money Moment is supported by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: MPs want fines for airlines who don't refund delayed passengers How fake online reviews could be banned by law Santander in Petersfield is restricting hours to close at 3pm More than 4,000 bank branches have closed since 2015, including two in Petersfield EU citizens are being asked to drive less and work from home to help stop funding Russia's war in Ukraine Fraudsters have been jailed after 245 people lost pensions savings in a scam The Money Moment is supported by Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Millions of households are getting used to higher energy prices. Some people will struggle in a cashless society House prices continue to rise despite higher interest rates Stamp prices have gone up today Local authorities are accused of sitting on Covid cash from central government Presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fuel duty cut, more inflation rises, a funeral plan provider collapses, fraudulent requests for Ukraine donations, a think tank says the government should do more to help the poorest. All with Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's Martin with this week's money stories: interest rates rise again as UK inflation surges a charity says 2 in 5 people on universal credit are trapped by debt the chancellor hints at a cut in fuel duty this Wednesday owning a home costs less than renting says a bank 14m households may be unable to afford energy costs by October Sponsored by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Interest rates are expected to rise again this week A charity is calling for fuel cost support for elderly people A diesel car costs more than £90 to fill up now, according to the RAC MPs support a comprehensive fund for cladded homes Why you're more likely to get your card declined in shops from this week The Money Moment from Shine Radio is sponsored by Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Martin this week: The cost of living crisis continues with CPI inflation hitting 5.5% The price of houses has risen almost £40,000 since the onset of the pandemic Average stocks and shares ISA has outperformed the cash ISA by almost 13x End to Covid restrictions are expected this week leaving a terrible choice for some Amazon will continue to accept Visa credit cards after previously threatening to stop allowing their use in the UK Sponsored by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Martin this week: HMRC tells MPs it's not soft on fraud CPI inflation is expected to hit 6% this week but wages aren't keeping up We're drinking less beer and more wine and spirits Battery repairs concern the owners of electric cars and oil price rises threaten the global economy Sponsored by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Interest rates rise again Households will pay much more for energy after the price cap was raised There's some help from the Government in loans and around 80% of households will get a council tax discount MPs want the Government to do more to tackle online fraud and a supermarket boss says more price rises are to come The Money Moment is sponsored by Informed Choice. Independent financial planners of Petersfield.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Inflation hits a new high, led by fuel and food bills Dangerous cryptocurrency advertising is to be banned House prices rose 10% on average in 2021 134,000 women have been shortchanged because of pension admin errors Another energy company has ceased trading The Money Moment is supported by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: House price rises have hit a modern day record but growth is expected to slow HMRC won't fine you if you're a bit late with your tax return this year There's a new 50p coin coming out - and it will show The Queen on a horse More than a million more of us will be pushed into the higher income tax rate by 2026 Why a typical £30k earner will lose £1,600 to price and tax rises The Money Moment is sponsored by Informed Choice indepdendent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Half of UK families are worse off than two years ago, says a thinktank that campaigns against government policy LV= members have voted against selling the mutual insurer Families face rising council tax on top of the National Insurance rise, a BBC survey has found It's been a record year for mortgage lending A typical Christmas dinner this year will cost £27.48 this year with frozen turkeys up 7%. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Prices are rising more quickly There's new hope for bank scam victims Amazon will discriminate against VISA credit card holders New homes must have electric charging points and there's a new call for growth to be spread more evenly around the UK All with Martin Bamford of Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin,  UK petrol prices are at their highest in a decade Aid UK says state pension claimants face delays in getting their payments more than 1,400 businesses failed last month working Mums are not getting the flexibility they want at work according to a union, and the Bank of England says it will have to act to control inflation. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Work to resolve pressures in the fuel supply chain. Billing uncertainty after energy companies go bust. The use of cryptocurrencies becomes unlawful in China. Insulating your house could add £40,000 to its value £4m a day is lost to fraudsters across the UK. The Money Moment is supported by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: a new warning about impersonation scams campaigners say new pensioners face stress because of delays to their payments new research suggests we still prefer to pay for parking with cash and PayPal fees are increasing for UK trade in the EU. The Money Moment is presented by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin Bamford: Early signs that the housing market is starting to cool. Concern over the costs of charging electric cars Tesco Bank closes all customer current accounts The Bank of England is worried about inflation risks 1 in 5 businesses could make staff redundant as furlough eases All those stories presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin: Record property sales in June, people in rural areas struggle to get cash, we're spending more on charities, dating and pets, good news for people living in flats with cladding and how the Euro 2020 tournament boosted retail sales. Presenter by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food and clothing prices push inflation to 2.1%, people investing in cryptocurrencies have no idea how they work, there's a call for funeral directors to be clearer on prices, self-isolating employees can now be put on furlough and contactless payments continue to grow in popularity. All with Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now cheaper to rent than buy a home in our part of the country, there's a call from the CBI to accelerate change to the UK's net-zero carbon goals, one in three over-65s are acting as carers, scam victims want criminal money unfrozen as compensation and what does a likely delay in ending Covid-19 restrictions mean for buisness? Martin Bamford has all those stories in the Money Moment with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, demand for houses outstrips supply, sending prices higher, why fraud and error is affecting universal credit payments, more than 500 bank branches have closed in the last year, there's a new consumer duty on finance firms and the rental property eviction ban ends this month. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, house prices hit a new record high according to the Halifax, the plastic bag charge doubles, investor sentiment is good in the EU, something quite complicated about cryptocurrency in space, and research suggests many parents don't discuss inheritance with their children. It's all with Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, relief for people in debt and those receiving treatment for mental health issues, uncertainty for landlords as peoples housing preferences change, new doorstep and digital scams to watch-out for, more children are helping out around the home, and after the third lockdown more shops lie empty. The Money Moment is presented by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, 5% mortgages are here, backed by the Government, cryptocurrencies have fallen in value, inflation concerns UK businesses, property asking prices hit a new record, and trading firm FXVC is slapped down by the regulator. The Money Moment with Martin Bamford is sponsored by Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin 2 million low paid workers receive a pay rise as the National Living Wage rises 2.5% and is given to 23 and 24 year olds for the first time Spending on sport and gardening is sharply up More households risk moving to default energy tariffs if they don't take action Credit card providers face fines after being found to have colluded and there's a call for shareholders to have more say on company climate change policies.  The Money Moment is presented by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, inflation takes a surprise dip, Asda workers get a boost from the courts, will staff really quit their jobs if forced to work from home?, a new £50 note could be in your wallet in June and Santander closes 111 branches but the Petersfield branch survives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Martin this week: Stocks respond to the EU's vaccine crisis, half of UK workers faced a real-terms pay cut last year, the pandemic is changing where we want to live, leaseholders are promised fairer terms and cash machines are falling out of use. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, help for househunters expected in this week's budget, furlough numbers are sharply up, mobile phone owners could receive compensation for overpayment, HMRC is onto self-employed people who made pandemic claims and loan sharks are taking advantage of the pandemic. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Bamford has the latest money news to help you plan your family finances. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, the Help to Buy deadline is put back, economic pain from Covid-19 is most felt young working adults, investor Neil Woodford is back, London battles Tokyo and New York more than the EU for trading business, and there are calls for another Eat Out to Help Out scheme as the economy opens up. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice indepdendent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates remain at 0.1% but the Bank of England expects a strong economic recovery later this year, house price rises are running out of steam, energy costs are going up, pandemic couples are quick to move in and marry, and single parents are more likely to fall into debt. Money Moment is presented by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners in Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, contactless cards could work up to £100, some market prices have been affected by amateur investors who conspire on social media, cloned firm investment scam victims lost tens of thousands of pounds on average, car insurance policies will cover you for commuting and pandemic voluntary work until the end of April and MPs say the Financial Ombudsmen Office must clear a huge backlog of unresolved cases.  Money Moment is produced with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Money Moment of stories that can help you plan your family finances. Clothing sales are down but loungewear sales went up, nine million of us has borrowed money to help us through the pandemic, the FCA wants to cap the fees paid by claims management companies, price inflation rose in December and if you have a Barclaycard your minimum monthly payments are going up this week. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice, independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, businesses will get insurance payouts after a Supreme Court judgement, there's an extension on home repossessions, furlough fraud cases are on the up, as is the cost of organising a funeral, and there's a call for workers with child care responsibilities to have an automatic right to furlough. The Money Moment is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money news to help you plan your finances. This week, how you could be automatically switched to better energy plans, banks are wrongly blaming customers for being tricked by fraudsters, insurance companies adapt their policies to cover homeworking customers, house buying activity is expected to slow in the new year and could your job be automated? Martin Bamford presents this report with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest bulletin of money news from Martin to help you plan your finances. This week - 1.3 million public sector workers could see their pay frozen in 2021, future retirees will get less money in their pensions, redundancies from large firms doubled in October, household income could fall by £1,200 per year says the Revolution Foundation but state pension levels will outstrip inflation. This feature is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Bamford is back with another digest of money news to help you plan your finances, wherever you live in the Petersfield area. A ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is brought forward, inflation has crept up, rural house prices are up more than those in cities, chancellor Rishi Sunak is criticised for suggesting a public sector pay freeze and expect energy prices to rise because more people are not paying their bills, say energy companies. The Money Moment on Shine Radio is presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week with Martin, the furlough scheme is extended until the end of March and there is further support for some self-employed people. The Bank of England boosts its bond buying programme as it thinks the UK will avoid another recession. House prices are up again but the Halifax thinks downward pressure is coming. Loan payment holidays are extended and employers are hiring more temporary workers. Presented with Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest money news that could help you plan your family finances. Presented by Martin Bamford of Informed Choice independent financial planners of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.