26

Insights

Assessing the school curriculum: maths and financial education

Feb 23, 2023
Mutahara Gofur
Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak proposed making maths a compulsory subject for all students up until the age of 18. The Prime Minister wants young people to leave school feeling “better equipped for the jobs of the future”. But is maths really all that’s needed to prepare young people for the future, or do we also need to look at financial education?
Assessing the school curriculum: maths and financial education

Assessing the school curriculum: maths and financial education

Feb 23, 2023
Mutahara Gofur
Assessing the school curriculum: maths and financial education

International Day of Education: teaching financial education in schools

Jan 24, 2023
Mutahara Gofur
For International Day of Education, we look at the value of financial education and how students can benefit from it in the long term.
International Day of Education: teaching financial education in schools

International Day of Education: teaching financial education in schools

Jan 24, 2023
Mutahara Gofur
International Day of Education: teaching financial education in schools

Talk Money Week: pension awareness

Nov 10, 2022
David Anderson
For Talk Money Week, David Anderson, Relationship Manager in our Financial Education team, explains why pensions are essential for later life.
Talk Money Week: pension awareness

Talk Money Week: pension awareness

Nov 10, 2022
David Anderson
Talk Money Week: pension awareness

Investing in financial education

Nov 07, 2022
Dominic Vallier
Over a decade ago, the UK set up its Dormant Assets Scheme, putting assets in unused accounts to good use. Dominic Vallier, Business Development Director in our Financial Education team, tells us why he believes the Government should use some of this money to teach young people about managing their personal finances.
Investing in financial education

Investing in financial education

Nov 07, 2022
Dominic Vallier
Investing in financial education

National Teacher’s Day: why teaching financial education is important

Oct 05, 2022
Mutahara Gofur
For National Teacher’s Day, we look at why teaching financial education is important and how teachers can support their students.
National Teacher’s Day: why teaching financial education is important

National Teacher’s Day: why teaching financial education is important

Oct 05, 2022
Mutahara Gofur
National Teacher’s Day: why teaching financial education is important

What are the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies?

Aug 05, 2022
Jimmy White
Jimmy White was highly commended, in the 18-19 age group in this year’s Young Financial Journalist competition. His article explores the benefits and downsides of cryptocurrencies.
What are the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies?

What are the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies?

Aug 05, 2022
Jimmy White
What are the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies?

‘Buy now, pay later’ and personal finance

Aug 01, 2022
Linus Barnett
In the winning essay of the 18-19 age group in our Young Financial Journalist competition, Linus Barnett looks at the pros and cons of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes.
‘Buy now, pay later’ and personal finance

‘Buy now, pay later’ and personal finance

Aug 01, 2022
Linus Barnett
‘Buy now, pay later’ and personal finance

Are contactless and online shopping the end of cash?

Jul 29, 2022
Leo Smith
In the winning essay of the 16-17 age group in our Young Financial Journalist competition, Leo Smith looks at the impact and consequences of a cashless society.
Are contactless and online shopping the end of cash?

Are contactless and online shopping the end of cash?

Jul 29, 2022
Leo Smith
Are contactless and online shopping the end of cash?

Financial influencers: the Jekyll and Hyde of social media

Jul 25, 2022
Elizabeth Murphy
Elizabeth Murphy was highly commended, in the 16-17 age group in this year’s Young Financial Journalist competition. Her article explores the impact of social media influencers on financial education.
Financial influencers: the Jekyll and Hyde of social media

Financial influencers: the Jekyll and Hyde of social media

Jul 25, 2022
Elizabeth Murphy
Financial influencers: the Jekyll and Hyde of social media