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The Future of Money and Universal Credit

The Future of Money and Universal Credit

Released Saturday, 30th March 2024
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The Future of Money and Universal Credit

The Future of Money and Universal Credit

The Future of Money and Universal Credit

The Future of Money and Universal Credit

Saturday, 30th March 2024
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Money Box gets a special look at a new exhibition at the Bank of England Museum about the future of money. Paul Lewis picks up a gold bar, sees the new King Charles money, and finds out more about the consultation for a new digital pound.

The pensioners getting in touch to ask why they’re soon to start paying tax on their pensions. We'll discuss that with the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group.

And, there are calls this week for the government to slow down the speed at which its moving existing benefits claimants onto Universal Credit. The Child Poverty Action Group says it is seeing cases of people struggling to claim, or missing the deadline as they are unsure what’s required of them. The Department for Work and Pensions told us the vast majority of Tax Credit claimants have successfully moved to Universal Credit, and that there is a range of support available to help people move.Presenter:: Paul LewisReporter: Dan WhitworthResearchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo KrasnerEditor: Jess Quayle

(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 2nd March 2024)

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