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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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