At this time of year a lot young people are preparing to end their time at 6th form with many deciding to go on to further education at college or university.

Student Loans from the Student Loans Company is the traditional way to fund student course tuition fees and day to day living, but it has had a mixed press recently so we thought it would make a good subject to explore on Money Matters.

More information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Guests: Caitlin Elliot and Joe Bird - Former Students, now with Future Radio

Interviewed by David Palmer

As April 6th marked the start of the new Fiscal year we take a look at some of the many changes which may affect you in a better - or worse - way, and also at some of the global issues which look like they are going to make the cost of living even more challenging than it has been…

More information: www.futureprojects.org.uk

Guest: Christopher Remer - Future Projects

Interviewed by David Palmer

Over a million people in England are thought to be in debt to a loan shark! The England Illegal Money Lending Team IMLT (also known as Stop Loan Sharks) was created in September 2004 to investigate and prosecute illegal lenders and support borrowers. To date, the team has made nearly 900 arrests and secured over 400 successful prosecutions, with illegal lenders locked up for a total of more than 614 years. More than £92 million in illegal debt has been written off, and around 33,000 borrowers have been supported.
In this interview David Palmer talks to Cath Wohlers of Stop Loan Sharks and finds out how to spot an illegal money lender, what to do if you are already in debt to a loan shark, and talk about legitimate alternatives to borrow money.

More information: www.stoploansharks.co.uk

Guest: Cath Wohlers - Operations Manager at England Illegal Money Lending Team
Interviewed by David Palmer

With global tensions, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are seeing the knock-on effects on energy prices, transport costs and food bills, and even mortgage payments and borrowing costs – but what does that actually mean for people here in Norwich and across Norfolk?
David Palmer talked to Norwich Today presenter Henry Miller to find out more.

More information: www.futureprojects.org.uk

Guest: Henry Miller - Norwich Today presenter
Interviewed by David Palmer

ProspHER aim to unite women from all parts of the world – connecting, supporting, and educating – to help them achieve the best possible life in their professional and personal lives.
As well as talking about the general aims of ProspHER, Events Director Katie Oman talked to David Palmer about the Spark project coming to Norwich which aims to help women build financial confidence, connection, and control.

More information: www.prospher.co.uk

Katie Oman - Events Director, ProspHER
Interviewed by David Palmer

From the gender pay gap to pensions, childcare costs, part-time work and investing, there’s been a lot in the news recently — but what does it actually mean for women in the county?
Norwich Today presenter, Sarah Maher, talked to David Palmer about how women are faring financially right now.

More information: www.futureprojects.org.uk

Sarah Maher - Norwich Today presenter
Interviewed by David Palmer

Jan Sheldon, CEO of Norwich based St Martins Housing Trust, explains how their organisation provides more than just a roof over heads for the homeless, providing support to help people get back to independent living.

Contact details:

Web: http://www.stmartinshousing.org.uk

Call: 01603 667706

The Earlham Community Shop was set up to provide low cost food and essentials to generally impoverished areas of Norwich and help to create a stronger more resilient community. In this podcast Hub Manager Connie Flynn explains why the Community Shop was set up, how it is funded and who can benefit from its service.

 Contact details:

Web: https://www.earlhamcommunityshop.co.uk/

Call: 01603 454721

Future Radio’s Christopher Remer and Future Projects CEO Daniel Childerhouse highlights the main policies and changes announced in the 2025 UK budget and the effects on both Future Projects, and the people of Norwich and Norfolk.

With Emily Dornan and Emma Jay from Yorkshire Building Society, Red Lion Street, Norwich.

Norwich branch phone: 01603 629833

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