Best Double Slash Podcasts (2026)

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Debt Masterclass: Slash the cost of existing credit cards, overdrafts, loans, BNPL and more 1:04:02

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Martin Lewis has his debt masterclass this week, helping you slash the cost of your existing credit cards, overdrafts, loans, buy now, pay later and much more! Plus, you tell us your New Year financial goals - some of you want to save more, some want to save less! Mastermind is all about capital gains tax, and how did Martin’s yearly step count com…

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Breakingviews envisions the far side of the boom 23:19

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To kick off 2026, the team penned wide-ranging predictions for the year ahead, from a potential flashpoint in Poland to turning defunct data centers into pickleball courts. In this Viewsroom episode, Breakingviews columnists discuss their favourite prognostications.Gain and pain will battle for leading role in 2026Breakingviews Predictions 2026 – F…

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Christmas Special: The best of Martin’s Money Mastermind! 30:44

5d ago30:44

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As it’s Christmas, Producer Matt has chosen his favourite questions Martin has challenged Adrian with on the podcast for this special Martin’s Money Mastermind episode, including questions on: returning faulty tech, gift aid, credit scores, retail gift aid, and direct debits. If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podc…

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Christmas Special: The best of Question Time! 29:25

12d ago29:25

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As it’s Christmas, Producer Matt has chosen his favourite questions you’ve asked Martin in our Question Time podcast, including: Can I refuse a smart meter? Is paying by PayPal a bigger risk? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Should you invest in gold? Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s university? And, would Martin want to fight…

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Question Time: Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! And a warranty schmarranty winner 27:17

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In this special ‘Success Time’ edition of our Question Time podcast, this week is all about listeners who’ve saved. They tell us what they’ve done to save, and Martin explains how you can do the same! The successes this week include: a multi-bank switching success, getting a phone retailer to overturn its decision not to replace a faulty handset, a…

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It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills? 1:03:24

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Martin Lewis has a selection box of topics in this week’s podcast, including: the Bank of England has cut the base interest rate, what does it mean for your mortgage, savings, credit cards, and loans? It’s Love Actuarially as you tell us when you’ve received a random act of financial kindness. The government’s taking £150 off energy bills, so Marti…

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Made in China’s success story is tentative at best 20:18

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The world’s second-largest economy posted a record $1 trln trade surplus for the first 11 months of 2025. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how Beijing’s plan to make high-end tech goods has paid off, and why a US trade war could spoil the party.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and…

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Question Time: How to deal with mounting debt? What happens to ISAs when I die? Is student loan paid before or after tax? 27:48

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I deal with my mounting debt? Is student loan paid before or after tax (and should I set up a direct debit if I’m close to paying it off)? Can someone take over my ISA allowance when I die? Plus, we have a student loan success story, and just …

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Everything you need to know about ISAs (Cash & Shares) - but were too afraid to ask! 1:07:12

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Martin Lewis tells you everything you need to know about ISAs - the Cash, Stocks and Shares, Help-to-Buy, and Lifetime varieties – as well as what ISA changes in the budget means for you. Martin talks about the government consultation on replacing the Lifetime ISA and tells you if it’s still worth it. Plus, you tell us your cheap Christmas magic ti…

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Warner Bros is the poison apple of Hollywood’s eye 19:09

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The storied movie studio has inked mega-mergers with Time, AOL, AT&T and Discovery. All ended poorly. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss its latest $83 bln deal with Netflix, a gatecrash bid from a rival, and whether a happier ending could be in store. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privac…

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Question Time: Can salary sacrifice cut student loan & savings tax cost? A Bridesmaid refund! And, state pension tax? 33:14

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: can using salary sacrifice allow me to cut the amount of student loan and savings tax I pay? How will not paying tax if you only get the state pension work in practice? Help, I’m about to turn 50! Is there anything I should do with my finances? Plus,…

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Are Credit Scores real or nonsense? How to make yourself more attractive to lenders 1:03:06

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Martin Lewis goes through everything you need to know about credit scores – including if they’re actually real. He also explains how you can make yourself appear more attractive to lenders, including the most important factors they look for. Plus, what the budget means for your energy bills, you Tell Us when you finally felt financially grown up, a…

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A Ukraine deal would be peace in name only 21:09

1M ago21:09

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President Trump is pushing to broker an end to Russia’s deadly invasion, on terms that have caused alarm in Europe. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss what a truce would mean for markets, and why they won’t just go back to normal.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection …

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Question Time: Time to ditch Premium Bonds? Do student loans cost more for middle earners? Credit on a low income? 30:42

1M ago30:42

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how does the ISA limit actually work, is the online safety act really working, how can I get credit on a low income, is it time to ditch premium bonds, do student loans cost more for middle earners, and when does savings interest actually count for t…

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Tech giant debt splurge ratchets up systemic risks 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Titans such as Google, Meta, Oracle and Amazon may spend $600 bln in 2026 on data centres. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why juicy profits will not be enough to fund their rapid expansion. But raising debt will only extend contagion risk. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and da…

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Budget 2025: Instant reaction special! 27:40

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In this special episode, Martin Lewis shares his initial reaction to Rachel Reeves' budget. He tells Matt Chorley about the measures that will have an impact on you - including Lifetime ISAs, salary sacrifice on pensions, state pension increase, student finance repayment thresholds, the two-child benefit limit, high income property surcharge, and e…

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Question Time: Time to stop using my LISA? Are cashback & switch bonuses taxable? Are investments protected up to £85,000? 29:04

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on absolutely anything and everything, including: how to get hotel money back on flight cancellations, do investments have the same protection as savings if a provider goes bust, should I stop putting money in my LISA, and what’s his favourite type of music? If you want to ask Martin a qu…

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Millions can now reclaim student loans! | Savings safety limit to rise | Will energy prices go up? 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Martin goes through the four different reasons why many university leavers in their 20s, 30s and 40s may be able to get £100s or even £1000s of student loan money back. Plus, what’s likely to happen when the new energy price cap is announced this Friday, Martin goes over the now bigger protection for people’s savings, you tell us the cheapest item …

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Britain’s fiscal ship lost at sea 22:37

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Finance minister Rachel Reeves, seeking to bridge a 20 bln pound budget gap to meet byzantine rules, is already wavering on raising income taxes and other policies. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss what to expect and why the economic picture is so glum. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our pr…

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Question Time: Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s uni? Do high interest savings beat cash ISAs? 27:16

2M ago27:16

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how to open savings accounts with limited ID, is there a way to make more cash from ISA bonuses, can I end my broadband contract if I’m moving house and does Martin prefer spaghetti hoops, or alphabetti spaghetti? If you’ve got a question for Martin …

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A wallet workout to gain pounds! Earn £100s in minutes perusing your purse or (digital) wallet 1:09:14

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Martin Lewis tells you how to speedily spot the best debit cards, credit cards, overdrafts, improve your driving licence, organ donor cards and more! Plus, new top savings, Martin’s meeting with the Chancellor, and success story on how to beat the O2 price-hike hike! If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can…

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Breakingviews celebrates 25 years with a bang 30:27

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From the dot-com bust to the 2008 crisis to the AI mania, our columnists have seen and shaped the conversation about the biggest moments in finance. In this anniversary edition of Viewsroom, they reflect on continuity and change in a quarter-century of agenda-setting insight.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy…

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Question Time: Is paying via PayPal a bigger risk? How to do a budget? Has the government ever told Martin to stay schtum? 31:05

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything, including: how to compare electric vehicle tariffs, why bank accounts lie, how an 18-year-old builds credit, and is your will invalid after you get married? If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question …

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Martin’s Savings Interest Masterclass: increase what you earn by up to 50%! 1:04:37

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Martin Lewis gives you his savings interest Masterclass, helping you maximise every penny. He covers cash ISAs, fixed savings, regular savers, putting money away for a home, how savings tax works, how safe savings are, and more! If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcas…

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China’s low-cost AI offers competitive edge 21:22

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Tech giants in the world’s second largest economy are rapidly rolling out new machine learning models at a fraction of the price of US rivals. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how this cheaper offering may give Beijing more soft power globally. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and…

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Question Time: Will ISA changes hit what I’ve saved? Safer to stick cash under the bed? A credit card for my eight-year-old? 27:09

2M ago27:09

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In this week’s Question Time, Martin answers your questions about absolutely anything and everything – including: Will the predicted budget ISA changes affect me? Should I give my eight-year-old a credit card? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Can a car finance claim jeopardise my current car finance agreement? How does the marriage tax allowan…

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Martin v Ofgem boss: Why are energy bills so high (is it green levies?) | Scrap standing charges | Is the Price Cap a rip-off? 59:32

2M ago59:32

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It’s Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It’s a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than …

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Argentina will now wrestle with orthodoxy crisis 27:14

2M ago27:14

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President Javier Milei’s party stormed to victory in midterm elections, helping to secure $20 bln or more of US support. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how the iconoclast’s somewhat conventional economic plan might nonetheless struggle from here.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy …

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Necessity will birth a US-China trade truce 17:09

3M ago17:09

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The world’s two largest economies are ratcheting up tensions amid a tussle over access to rare earths and chips. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why both sides need to give ground, what a deal might look like, and what happens if it all falls apart.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privac…

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Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I clear my student loan? Is a stoozer a loser? 32:38

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything within reason. Including: is it worth fixing energy for longer than a year?; are app-based savings accounts worth it?, plus the producer asks him for broadcasting tips! Send an email to [email protected] to suggest your question.…

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Free £400 for switching bank! Was Uni worth it? Cash ISAs to be cut 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

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Martin Lewis takes you through the seven banks willing to pay you to switch, what it means for your credit score, joint bank accounts, overdrafts and how some make £1,000s doing it. Plus, you tell us if university was worth it. We discuss rumours that the Chancellor may cut the cash ISA limit, plus an update on car finance misselling. You can get i…

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Slashing US drug prices would come at a cost 21:33

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In many cases, the market charges nearly triple what others do, a discrepancy that has put President Trump on the warpath. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how Americans subsidize novel treatments and how tricky it will be to spread the burden. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and…

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Question Time: Is cash king? Should you keep some mortgage debt? Can I reclaim student loan taken off my bonus? 27:09

3M ago27:09

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In our weekly Question Time, you ask Martin questions on anything and everything, and he does his best to answer them. This week: if I have a lot of credit cards, should I cancel any unused ones? Should I keep my mortgage debt or pay it off? Is Martin working out? A double helping of student finance, and more! If you’ve got a question for Martin, e…

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14 million to get mis-sold car finance compensation! 58:32

3M ago58:32

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Martin Lewis takes you through the mis-selling of car finance after the regulator launched its plans for a mass £8.2bn redress scheme – where 14 million people could get compensation. He explains why it’s being paid, how much you could get, if you could get it, what you need to do to get it, should you go to court, can you claim for deceased relati…

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Electronic Arts takeover resets the buyout game 20:24

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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund and private equity firm Silver Lake are pouring vast resources into their $55 bln acquisition of the ‘FC’ videogame developer. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how the record deal turns received M&A wisdom on its head.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy …

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Energy Question Time: Is it time to fix? (spoiler: YES!) How do I get my credit back? Are Smart Meters… not? 42:20

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With the energy price cap rising 2%, and predicted to remain high for the next year, Martin Lewis answers your questions on how you can save £100s a year on home energy bills. Including new low standing charges tariffs, smart meter issues, why fixing now works and loads more... Send in your questions for future Question Time podcasts by emailing ma…

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The risks of defanging the Federal Reserve 28:37

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The Supreme Court will rule whether Donald Trump can fire Governor Lisa Cook in a test of the president’s powers over the central bank. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explore the consequences for the US economy and markets if the Fed loses its independence. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our priv…

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Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has my home insurance doubled? And Martin's Mick Jagger history! 30:29

3M ago30:29

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Martin explains why pensions offer the biggest savings, why you must pay off credit cards IN FULL, and recounts the time he tried to convince Mick Jagger to finish his finance and accounting degree. Question Time is the new weekly bonus podcast from Martin where YOU set the agenda.... Send in your questions by emailing [email protected].…

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Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance 1:03:58

4M ago1:03:58

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Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by ac…

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New visa policy pits Team Trump against itself 23:17

4M ago23:17

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A $100,000 fee for hiring skilled foreign workers sent panic through tech giants like Google and Microsoft, whose own CEOs once used the H-1B program. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the plan’s merits and how it clashes with other economic aims.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our priv…

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Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back? 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Martin Lewis answers your questions on absolutely anything and everything (within reason!), including how to get energy credit back, student loan interest rates, should you be investing in gold, and is overpaying your mortgage worth it? You can get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected] – make sure to send in your burning q…

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How to Dominate Social Media with Discount Paid Ads 16:43

4M ago16:43

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Hey everybody and welcome back to the social media ad machine podcast. …and by the way, we’re increasingly receiving messages from all kinds of businesses wanting to know if they can leverage the power of the Ad Machine to run social media campaigns for their business and the answer is yes! Right now we’re working with everyone from landscape garde…

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Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important) Power of Attorney 1:14:18

4M ago1:14:18

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Martin Lewis tackles wills and power of attorney with Melinda Giles, Member of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee, and Austin Lafferty, member of the Council of the Law Society of Scotland. Plus, Mastermind is all about your credit file. You can email the podcast team at [email protected].…

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Copper alchemizes into pure M&A gold 25:47

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Anglo American’s $50 bln agreed merger with Teck Resources reignites the fitful quest by big extractors to join forces in the hunt for metal essential to the energy boom. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the likely consequences. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data prot…

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Question Time: Cutting Credit Card Debt, Scrapping the State Pension and more… 26:42

4M ago26:42

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In this Question Time podcast Martin answers your questions on credit scores, scrapping the state pension, cutting the cost of credit card debt and the car finance compensation scheme, plus loads more.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Top Children’s Savings & Investment Accounts | Car Finance Mis-selling Update 1:06:24

4M ago1:06:24

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Martin Lewis has everything you need to know about children’s saving and investing, including Junior ISAs, Child Trust Funds, top savings, Premium Bonds and even children’s pensions. Plus, an update on the car finance mis-selling saga, an update on Lifetime ISAs, you tell us when you’ve felt the richest, and this week’s Mastermind is on personal lo…

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No pain, no gain: Ozempic’s quest for market share 25:54

4M ago25:54

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The shock success of GLP-1 treatments for obesity carries massive implications for wealthy societies and manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly alike. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how this would-be jackpot has companies running to keep up. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our pri…

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Beat the energy price hike, flight delay compo, and the £1 train! 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

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Martin has everything you need to know to keep your bills down ahead of the energy price cap going up in October. Also in the podcast: what to do if you’ve had a flight delayed in the past six years, you tell us the best quid you’ve spent in the last five years, and Mastermind was all about Capital Gains Tax – have you heard of the ‘Bed & Breakfast…

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France pushes EU’s omnicrisis to breaking point 22:45

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Bleak finances, surging far-right support and a key vote that could topple Prime Minister François Bayrou: long-simmering instability in the No. 2 euro zone economy may boil over. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means for the bloc’s future. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy …

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Is Your Home Battery Silently Costing You $5,000? 5 Tips to Double Its Lifespan 11:20

4M ago11:20

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That 10 or 15-year warranty on your home battery sounds great, but are a few simple settings causing it to degrade twice as fast? The difference between getting 6 years and 18 years of life from your investment can come down to five tweaks you can make in two minutes. In this episode of SolarScoop, we uncover the three "silent killers" of battery h…