Every September, as a new wave of students starts university and begins take on part-time work for the first time, HMRC issues the same warning: students are disproportionately targeted by tax scams, and many don’t have the experience to recognise the warning signs. The reasoning is straightforward. Most students have never interacted with HMRC before […]
If you started university in England on or after 1 August 2023, a significant change is landing this year that will shape your finances long after graduation: Plan 5 student loan repayments officially begin in April 2026. Plan 5 is the newest repayment scheme for English undergraduate, PGCE, and Advanced Learner Loan borrowers, and it […]
Starting a part-time job is a milestone many students look forward to, but the world of PAYE, tax codes, and Personal Allowances can be confusing if nobody’s explained it before. Here’s what you actually need to know. First, the good news: students are not exempt from income tax, but most working part-time won’t actually pay […]
Welcome back to the Spotlight series’ Student Page. Host Izzy interviews Theo Paphitis, a renowned entrepreneur known for his appearances on Dragon’s Den and his retail group that includes brands like Ryman and Boux Avenue. The conversation delves into Theo’s entrepreneurial journey, notably influenced by his experience with dyslexia. He explains that dyslexic individuals often […]
If you are trying to make room in your budget for life’s little luxuries then you are not alone. Plenty of people are now struggling each month, with the cost of living rising and wages not often matching this. If you are feeling the pinch, know you are not alone and that there is always […]
In our latest Money Spotlight series @jrobinsonmedia caught up with MP Clair Hazelgrove discusses the All-Party Parliamentary Group’s push to make financial education consistent and practical across the UK, highlighting barriers such as teacher confidence, assessment pressures, and postcode inequality. She outlines successful community partnerships, digital-era teaching ideas, and steps students can take—like contacting MPs […]
In this insightful money spotlight episode of Student Pages, host @JaydenRMedia converses with Andrew Berry, Head of Impact and Insights at Young Enterprise, to explore the vital issue of youth financial literacy. Andrew shares his motivations for championing financial education and delves into Young Enterprise’s mission to integrate these life skills into the educational system. […]
If you’ve found yourself scrolling through an increasing amount of content regarding finances, you’re not alone. Many creators are taking to popular platforms to share their knowledge of stocks, cryptocurrency and plenty of ways to ‘make your money work for you’ – the question is, how easy is it? In short, it’s more achievable than […]
Join us as @JaydenRMedia sits down with MP Jerome Mayhew to discuss the pressing need for financial literacy among young people. Mayhew, chair of the All-Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Young People, delves into the current state of financial education and the significant challenges and efforts being made to improve it. Discover the importance […]
Due to demand from tenants, there are some big changes proposed about the way we rent property in the UK. The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently passing through the House of Lords and is expected to become law later this year. This will be one of the biggest changes to rental legislation for decades. As […]