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Apprenticeships: are we failing disadvantaged young people?
July 3, 2020
Iona took government minister Steven Barclay to task last week in her debut on BBC’s Question Time. She noted how he had failed to defend or even mention the government’s plans for apprenticeships when asked about the jobs crisis facing young people. This week, the PM stepped up with a new pledge. But what does
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Eat more frozen & other food budgeting hacks
July 2, 2020
I was really pleased to team up with Birds Eye and Iceland to discuss their new research with radio stations across the UK today. We’ve
Half of young Brits ‘borrowing to survive’
June 24, 2020
Around half of all 18 – 34 year olds in the UK have got into more debt during COVID-19 just to pay for household basics,
How much are young people borrowing during COVID-19?
June 19, 2020
So NOW we know what happens when you lock down pretty much the entire consumer economy: GDP and spending plummets, while debt repayments and saving
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The lowdown on your lockdown finances with Iona (Radio 1)
June 1, 2020
I gave Radio 1’s listeners the lowdown on lockdown and what it means for their finances. Here’s what we covered: the deal with benefits, the
Young Money World: Iona on BBC’s Your Questions Answered
May 29, 2020
Iona Bain and Dan Whitworth from BBC Radio 4’s Money Box answer viewers’ questions on big financial issues posed by the ongoing lockdown crisis. Topics
What will happen to my wedding?
May 13, 2020
Dear Iona, I am supposed to be getting married in late July. It’s looking more and more unlikely that the wedding will take place. Our
Can I get a refund on my holiday?
May 13, 2020
Dear Iona, My boyfriend and I have flights and a three night trip booked for Spain in July. We booked with a budget airline and
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Thousands of people who rely on pre-paid cards got the news they had been desperately waiting for this week. Their cards were unblocked by the
Why I’m switching away from HSBC
June 22, 2020
Late last year, I wrote about why it was good to have “FOBO” – that’s the fear of better options – when it comes to
Black lives – and finances – matter
June 4, 2020
Young Money completely backs the fight against institutional and individual racism, both at home and abroad. What has happened to George Floyd, and many other
Young Money World: Don’t let debt weigh you down!
March 16, 2020
Young Money World explains the phenomenon of anchoring, how credit card companies exploit it and how YOU can stop debt weighing you down… Thanks to
Don’t bank on a youthtastic Budget today
March 11, 2020
This should have been a golden opportunity for the Chancellor to ‘level up’ the country, not just geographically but demographically too. But the frightening potential
Young Money’s top reads + deals of the week
February 28, 2020
Main illustration by Loo McNulty MY READS OF THE WEEK Telematics or “black box” insurance has been a huge boon for young drivers. But when
The Young Money guide to staying sane at work!
February 26, 2020
Some of us may feel lucky just to get the gig – but that doesn’t make having a full-time job any easier. Whether you work
Iona talks saving for Vogue!
February 25, 2020
I was delighted to make my debut on Vogue.co.uk last week. It’s really encouraging that major fashion titles are now taking the subject of money
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