Best Real Deals & The Drawdown Podcasts (2025)

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Mini-pod: Energy Price Cap drops 7%, but it’s still pants! 11:24

10d ago11:24

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Martin reacts to the latest Energy Price Cap announcement from the regulator Ofgem. The new cap coms into force from July, and applies to households in England, Scotland and Wales on variable tariffs. But what should you do now? With fixes on the market well below the cap rate, Martin explains how to get the best deals on your energy.…

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Free £310 bank switch | Winter Fuel Shenanigans | Energy Price Cap to fall but you should still fix 1:01:32

11d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Martin Lewis looks at the Energy Price Cap and what your best options are for your bills. He gives his view on the recent announcement that the Winter Fuel Payment will be expanded. A guide on how to get paid to switch bank accounts. Tell Us this week is all about when have you saved a fortune by pure accident? Mastermind explains the difference be…

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Top of the Ops: Price of nothing, value of... 30:32

15d ago30:32

30:32

The latest episode looks at the roles of accountability and technology in developing a standardised and transparent valuations process Following our tour through GPs’ valuation studios, TOTO sits down and discusses the findings, in light of the publication of the FCA’s review of valuation processes which pointed towards independence and managing co…

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Childcare SPECIAL: Your questions & problems put to Sec of State for Education Bridget Phillipson 55:23

18d ago55:23

55:23

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Martin Lewis to answers your questions about the cost of childcare. They cover topics such as are there enough funds for 30hrs funded childcare? Why 800,000 miss out on Tax Free Childcare? Child Benefit cliff-edge problems & more.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Interest rate cut special: what savers & mortgage holders need do now. Including… why locking in savings can be a winner. 1:13:57

25d ago1:13:57

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Why locking in savings can be a winner. Should you fix your mortgage now or wait? How to get accepted for a mortgage, and more. Martin reacts as the Bank of England cuts UK base interest rates again from 4.5% to 4.25%, we recorded this literally minutes after it happened and focus on answering your questions about the impact on savings and borrowin…

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Credit & Debit Card Q&A special: How credit scoring works, best 0% deals, stoozing, top cards abroad 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

It’s the credit and debit plastic fantastic masterclass you’ve been waiting for…Martin answers all your questions on how to manage your credit card debt, which are the top cards to use abroad and the myths around your ‘credit score’. Plus find out which are the best 0% deals and how to ooze with stooze. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing mar…

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The Shrinkflation Nation | Why now is the time to check if you’re owed £100s of energy credit 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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The main topic is all about how you could potentially get money back from your energy firm. If you pay by monthly direct debit then Martin explains why you should be checking now if you’re owed serious cash. The Tell Us is about shrinkflation. Where can you find provable evidence of groceries, cleaning productions or cosmetics that are no longer as…

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Is the £20,000 cash ISA going to be killed? What savers should be doing NOW 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Full best buys – and everything you ever wanted to know about cash ISAs but were afraid to ask.With the realistic prospect of the cash ISA limit being reduced in the near future, Martin explains what to do right now to get the most out of your savings.Get in touch… email [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Top of the Ops: Filling you in 25:18

2M ago25:18

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TOTO takes another trip to the DORA dentist to see if there is any greater clarity on the implications of the EU’s latest mega-regulation, following its less than perfect introduction in January 2024. We speak to Adrian Whelan, managing director and global head of market intelligence for investor services at Brown Brothers Harriman, about how he ha…

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Q&A Special: Beat the bill rises, ISAs, Car financing, Pension tax, Premium Bonds, Child Trust Funds and more 57:03

2M ago57:03

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You ask, Martin answers. A must-listen at this crucial time of year. Martin and Adrian go through the big questions from you as a number of big changes come into force. Plus you tell us about customer service done well, and Adrian tackles a mastermind on credit scores. You can email the podcast team via [email protected].…

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Martin Lewis speaks to Britain's biggest energy boss about prices, smart meters and more 54:09

2M ago54:09

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Martin Lewis puts YOUR questions to Greg Jackson, the boss of Britain’s biggest energy retailer Octopus. Smart meters, profits, standing charges & will prices EVER drop? Plus with energy prices going up by 6.4% next week, is now the time to fix? To get in touch, email [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Beat the urgent ISA deadline – top cash ISAs for savers, stocks & shares for investing 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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ISA ISA baby! Martin joins Adrian to answer all your questions on savings tax, Cash ISAs, Junior ISAs and more before the fast approaching deadline in April. Chartered Financial Planner Ed Marshall also joins Martin to help with stocks and shares ISAs. You tell us about your financial ‘light bulb’ moments. Plus Martin shares his thoughts on back-bi…

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Last Chance! Boost State Pension by £10,000s: a must listen if age 40 to 73 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

Martin’s poorly, but he’s battled through the coughs and splutters because he’s adamant that YOU need to hear how you could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds. If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen. It’s all about missing National Insurance years. Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s every…

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Savings Q&A special – ISAs, savings tax, pay off debt or save and more. Plus credit card beginners guide 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Martin answers a huge number of questions on savings, on how ISA’s work, where is a safe place to keep your money, the pros and cons of investing, should you be saving or paying off debt and far more. The podcast also covers lots of other subjects such as getting travel insurance for holidays booked a long time ahead, how credit cards really work, …

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Energy Price Cap Rise: what to do… and why we pay more than the rest of Europe 1:11:54

3M ago1:11:54

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The energy price cap, which determines prices for two-thirds of homes will rise by 6.4% in April… yet some people will see rises of up to 9%. In this pod Martin Lewis looks at what it means for you, and how do you beat it. Former head of strategy at BP, Professor Nick Butler - who is now visiting professor at the policy institute at Kings College L…

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Top of the Ops: Tick Tick Boom! 21:57

3M ago21:57

21:57

In the first episode of Top of the Ops in 2025, The Drawdown’s editorial gang discusses the importance of operational due diligence and how it is weighed differently depending on whether a firm is an emerging or established manager. Following on from our recent cover story ‘ODDenheimer’, we speak to Peter Haskopoulos, founder and managing director …

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Pensions Special: Double your investment, how to start one, are workplace pensions good, consolidation & more 46:47

4M ago46:47

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A special podcast all about starting and saving in a pension, including the two pension superpowers that instantly double your investment. Martin is joined by Charlotte Jackson from Money Helper, the free and impartial service giving help with money and pensions. They explain how pensions actually work, and whether you should stay opted to your wor…

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Car Insurance Prices DROPPING… a perverse warning | Base rate cut help 1:03:10

4M ago1:03:10

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Martin explains why you should still shop around for the best deal, even if your car insurance renewal is lower than last year. Plus reaction to the interest rates cut, the latest on April's energy cap price change and you tell us what your job has taught you about money. To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected].…

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Holiday hacks: cheapest way to spend abroad, car hire, insurance, 18 days off for 9 days leave, passports, GHIC… 1:05:31

4M ago1:05:31

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Martin gives you his holiday tips, everything from the cheapest way to spend abroad to how to maximise your annual leave. The Tell Us this week is all about things your children misunderstand / mis-assume about money. Martin also explains credit rating, how to cut your water bills and how to get £100 off your energy standing charges. To get in touc…

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Banned: Mobile & broadband mid-contract inflation price hikes, yet many’ll still pay more! 55:59

4M ago55:59

55:59

Martin and Adrian talk about new rules that stop surprise price increases in the middle of your contract. Plus how to get the best price on your broadband and where to look for brilliant mobile deals. Plus you share your budgeting tips – and Adrian faces a special wifi Mastermind question. Email [email protected] if you want to get in to…

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Urgent: beat the energy bills rip off! Are joint accounts worth it, and what’s the best? 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

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After last week’s cold snap, Martin shares his best tips on how to save money on your energy bills, including whether or not it’s worth fixing. In “Tell Us” this week, Martin finds out how people are managing their household finances as well as recommending the best joint accounts. And it’s another round of Mastermind for Adrian, quizzing his knowl…

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Get travel insurance ASAP or it can be disastrous: when to get it, how to choose, pre-existing conditions & more 1:02:54

5M ago1:02:54

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Martin looks at the dos and don’t of getting the best travel insurance deal, plus are cats legally different to dogs? Have energy bills really risen every year, LISAs for retirement, no fault car insurance claims, car hire abroad and more… To get in touch with the podcast, email [email protected].…

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Top of the Ops: NAV faith 27:09

5M ago27:09

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In this episode The Drawdown team discusses the chances of defaults for NAV facilities raised against a PE buyout fund. Given the chasm between perceptions of market participants and market observers on the risk of these facilities, could the truth lie somewhere in the middle? Following on from our recent cover story Anatomy of default, we speak to…

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A festive special showcasing some of the best advice of 2024 1:01:41

5M ago1:01:41

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A look back at what you need to know about mortgages and how to save as a first-time buyer.A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5 and another one that got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet.Also a Mastermind looking at car insurance.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A Tell-Us your to need knows special: Inheritance tax, Pension savings, debt pecking order, life insurance, compound interest. 48:48

6M ago48:48

48:48

Martin answers your Money Saving and financial questions on topics such as inheritance tax, how much to have in your pension, debt pay off pecking order, life insurance, how interest payments work, cash ISA rules, car finance and even the tax arrangements of Father Christmas. There is also a Mastermind looking at credit card interest repayment.…

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Ofgem special: Why are UK energy prices so high? We ask the regulator’s boss that and more! 1:05:17

6M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Martin interviews Jonathan Brearley - the CEO of Great Britain's energy regulator OFGEM. Tell Us is all about your pocket money rules. Mastermind this week looks at your right to return gifts. Plus advice on the best tactics for Scrabble and tips on train ticket refunds and car finance.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Top Children's Savings | Urgent free cash bank switching | Best ever blags 57:54

6M ago57:54

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Martin tells you how you can get banks to pay you to switch to their account. Plus the best way for parents and grandparents to save money for children. The Tell Us is about the best thing you’ve ever blagged. And Mastermind tackles the point in life an under 18 starts to pay tax on their earnings.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Are you missing out on £1,000s? If you’re married OR got kids OR low income OR pensioner you may well be! 57:00

6M ago57:00

57:00

Martin tells you all about the money you might not know you’re entitled to Plus, is it worth looking at Black Friday deals on broadband? Listeners ‘Tell Us’ about when their children have impressed them with their financial know how And Mastermind tackles the thorny subject of which debt is the most expensive. Get in touch: email martinlewispodcast…

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The Scams Epidemic: A Martin Lewis Podcast Special 1:28:45

6M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

The Scams Epidemic: A Martin Lewis Podcast Special. Martin asks the experts about scams and speaks to a victim of a deepfake investment scam which manipulated Martin’s face. This special episode goes in depth on deepfake AI and other big scams, with tips on how to spot them, how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you are being scammed.…

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Bonus Mini-Pod: Energy Price Cap rise 11:59

6M ago11:59

11:59

The energy regulator Ofgem has announced its next quarterly price cap will rise by £21 for the average household. An increase of £1.75 a month. The decision affects the bills of 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. In this bonus episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin explains what it could mean for you.…

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Savings Q&A – boost what you get | Is Black Friday a dud? | Acts of Financial Kindness | Energy Price Cap news 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Martin Lewis answers your questions about savings, covering everything from ISAs to everyday savers. Martin also answers the question: is Black Friday the real deal or just another dud? The listeners ‘Tell Us’ about their unrequested, unrequited acts of financial kindness. And there’s a Mastermind looking at energy bills……

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Can you get £100s student loans back? | Are Premium Bonds worth it? | Car Finance mis-selling update 1:05:24

7M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Martin Lewis asks are you one of over 1m who overpaid their student loan and can get it back? We are looking at the latest car finance update, which could double the number of people who are due a payout on their claims. The listeners ‘Tell Us’ about the best thing they’ve learnt about money from work. And a Mastermind looking at premium bonds……

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Student finance debunked – tuition fee rises – is it worth it? | UK base rate cut (mortgage & savings) 59:08

7M ago59:08

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Martin Lewis takes you through the increase to tuition fees. There’s advice for students and those affected by the fall in interest rates. Tell Us is all about the most impulsive purchase you’ve made, and why you regret it. And there’s a special Mastermind for Adrian concerning floral shirts.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Top of the Ops: Generation yap 29:52

7M ago29:52

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This latest episode of Top of the Ops sees The Drawdown team assess the challenges of succession planning in PE operations. As the industry elders enter retirement, how can firms ensure the next generation of CFOs and COOs are prepared to take over? Picking up from our recent cover story, No country for old men, we speak to Khuram Bajwa, director a…

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Instant Budget reaction and analysis 27:35

7M ago27:35

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In a special episode, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He explains what the headline changes to national insurance, inheritance tax and minimum wage will mean for you – and dives into the detail of what wasn’t announced in the Commons to explore what’s coming next on child benefit and stamp duty.…

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Marriage & Divorce: Benefits of Marriage | Are prenups worth it? | How to divorce cheaply| Splitting pensions, mortgages & more 1:06:21

7M ago1:06:21

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The ‘Not The Martin Lewis Podcast’ is back. Martin asks the experts about the topics that matter to you. This time around it’s all about marriage – and divorce. From pre-nuptial agreements to asset splitting, how to divorce cheaply and…. are their benefits to getting married, when it comes to money?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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6mth warning! For each £825 or less you pay you could gain £5,400+ by boosting your National Insurance years. 57:06

8M ago57:06

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On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension. Tell Us is about what do you have in your house that you haven’t used in the last year? Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Adrian attempts another tricky Mastermind question.…

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Unpleasant issues help: Free Wills | Power of Attorney | Inheritance Tax and more 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

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Martin Lewis on why it’s financially crucial to prepare for death, divorce and dementia. Advice for those aged under 22, explaining their Child Trust Funds and how some may be able to access cash saved in them. A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5. And a Mastermind looking at car insurance.…

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Beat the 10% Energy Price Cap rise special – “no one should stay on the Pants Cap” 48:26

8M ago48:26

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An Energy Price Cap special looking at why the energy price cap is rising when wholesale rates are dropping. Which type of tariff is right for you and how to lower your standing charges.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Mortgage Special: Time To Fix? Will Rates drop further? How to find top deals 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

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The main topic the week is everything you need to know about mortgages. There is also an update for savers and Martin explains a legal challenge to the UK and Scottish Governments' decision to cut the winter fuel payment. And the Tell Us got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet.…

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Transatlantic alignment 25:13

8M ago25:13

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In this episode of Top of the Ops, The Drawdown team debates whether the operations of US private funds are beginning to look more European due to regulatory and investor pressures. Following on from our recent cover story, Bridging the Atlantic, we investigate whether the global nature of private markets means the gap between the US and Europe in …

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Free cash for first time buyers | The real reason many smart meters don’t work | Money back on flights YOU cancelled 1:02:56

9M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Martin Lewis looks at how to save as a first time buyer. Lifetime ISAs can get you up to £1,000 a year free from the state towards your deposit, but Martin says some “shouldn’t bother”. Martin explains why almost everyone who hits 18 should put a pound in one right now.We look at Smart Meters… and it’s less than 100 days to Christmas… so the ‘Tell …

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Fix energy before 10% rise hits? | Council tax warning! | Free £175 bank switch is back 53:49

9M ago53:49

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On this week’s podcast Martin gives his energy tips ahead of the energy price cap on 1 October. Listeners TELL US about their stock of old stamps that they’re still using ahead of the 22% increase in the cost of standard first-class stamps on 7 October. And Adrian Chiles attempts his first ever Mastermind – will he have beginners luck?…

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Best Bits: Student Finance tips | Tell Us your budget wedding stories 1:07:27

10M ago1:07:27

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Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. Martin explains all you need to know about student finance, what you could be entitled to, and how much you will pay back. We also hear our listeners’ best budget wedding stories.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Best Bits: Martin’s “Money-festo” Tell Us Special. 33:36

10M ago33:36

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Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. Before the general election Martin and Polly Mackenzie rated listener’s ideas for money related improvements to the law.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Best Bits: Holiday money plus passport, car hire and EHIC tips. 31:27

10M ago31:27

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Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. He explains to Nick Eardley the smart way to spend abroad plus tips on making sure you’re on top of passports, car hire, EHIC’s and GHIC’s.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Top of the Ops: Diverse Ecosystems 27:30

10M ago27:30

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The latest episode of Top of the Ops, The Drawdown’s podcast in which the editorial team discusses a recent cover feature, is all about diversity and inclusion. In the corresponding article - Ecosystemic Change - we investigate the commonly accepted narrative that LPs are the main drivers behind DEI initiatives in private equity and what GPs can do…

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Best Bits: Buying National Insurance years | Tell Us when you prefer the cheap option. 42:16

10M ago42:16

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Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. He explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension and why it can be so lucrative. TELL US is about when listeners actually prefer the cheaper option, from sausage rolls to bog rolls.…

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Childcare Help | Your big questions (save or overpay mortgage, pensions for kids, can savings boost your credit score & more) 1:00:16

10M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Martin Lewis explains the childcare help you are entitled to with nearly a million parents paying for childcare, whether just in the summer or all year round, and missing out on thousands of pounds of help. This weeks Tell Us: Your questions on if savings boost your credit score? Is it time to fix energy? Should you pay off your mortgage or save? a…

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Car Finance Misselling 10 week deadline, reclaim £1,000s | Marital Disharmony | Slash Water bills 1:01:46

11M ago1:01:46

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Martin Lewis explains car finance reclaiming with the deadline just 10 weeks away.The Tell Us this week is about financial disagreements you have with your partner and how did you resolve it, or are you still trying? At the end we also look at how to beat the £100 rises coming on water bills.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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