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More than half of young people ‘have been targeted by fraudsters’

More than four-fifths (81%) of teenagers say they feel anxious about money and finances, a survey has found. More than half (58%) said they had been targeted by fraudsters, for example being asked for bank details or someone claiming to be from HM ...

11 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Three in four teachers say most pupils leave school without key financial skills

More than three in four teachers believe most pupils leave school without the key financial skills needed, a survey has suggested. An overwhelming majority of teachers in the UK think children should be taught about money before they start ...

19 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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Less than half of children ‘have received a meaningful financial education’

Less than half (47%) of children and teenagers aged seven to 17 have received a meaningful financial education, according to a Government-backed body. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) estimates from its findings that around 5.4 ...

14 Jun 2023 at 10:14

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20% of parents ‘think social media is better at teaching children about money’

One in five (20%) parents believe social media might be better suited to teach their children about money than they are, a survey has found, despite the potential risks of scams and fake profiles. Around two-fifths (42%) of parents ...

21 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Third of 18 to 21-year-olds ‘worry about money every day’

More than a third (35%) of Gen-Z adults aged 18 to 21 worry about their finances every day, according to research for a major bank. But only a fifth (20%) of young adults said they would be interested in learning about debt ...

19 Apr 2025 at 00:01

School curriculum resources to teach children about risks of in-game purchases

Children will be warned about the real cost of buying in-game extras and using “virtual currency” while playing online in resources available to schools. The Oak National Academy – an arm’s length body to help schools ...

02 Apr 2025 at 08:00

Personal Finance

35% of young adults ‘are concerned about their finances on a daily basis’

More than a third (35%) of young adults are concerned about their finances on a daily basis, a survey has indicated. Research among 2,000 18 to 21-year-olds found that 31% look to social media influencers for advice, ...

07 Jan 2025 at 10:01

Personal Finance

Financial education accreditation for teachers being launched by Nationwide

Nationwide Building Society is launching an accreditation for primary school teachers that aims to boost confidence in teaching financial education and help children to develop money skills. Developed in partnership ...

13 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Personal Finance

NatWest financial education workshops aim to ‘break down barriers’ to investing

NatWest Group has announced a financial education initiative designed to “demystify” investing. The offering is part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme. The investment-focused workshop, which will ...

17 Apr 2026 at 09:55

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