Scottish Nationalists Eye Balance of Power
What plans do the Scottish National Party have for taxes, pensions and benefits if they hold the balance of power after the general election? Plus insurance woes and energy debts.
What will the Scottish National Party want to do with the tax, benefits and pensions systems if they hold the balance of power after the election in May? Money Box talks to Stewart Hosie, depute leader of the SNP who speaks on Treasury matters. Stewart is the second person in our series of interviews with the people who would be Chancellor. The Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls will be on the programme next week.
Can you claim on your insurance if the person cleaning your home steals from your property? One Money Box listener found her cleaner had taken 拢10,000 worth of jewellery but her insurers, Churchill refused to pay out because the cleaner had been let into her home willingly. The Ombudsman agreed with Churchill's ruling. So what can you do to protect yourself?
One listener was surprised when her 19 year son received a letter from a debt recovery company saying he owed British Gas money. Her son, a student, had never held an account and British Gas told her they hadn't instructed any debt company to recover money. Money Box investigates.
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