Insights

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?

For International Day of Education, we look at the value of financial education and how students can benefit from it in the long term.

For Talk Money Week, David Anderson, Relationship Manager in our Financial Education team, explains why pensions are essential for later life.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.