New LIBF Relationship Director starts in post
Sally Plant has been appointed as a senior member of the LIBF team, in the newly-created role of Relationship Director for Financial Services Sally joins…
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LIBF announces rename to Walbrook Institute London, reflecting expanded educational portfolio
Historic City institution adopts a name inspired by London’s ancient River Walbrook, reflecting its evolution beyond traditional banking and finance education. LIBF today announced its…
Why is Financial Capability so Important for Young People and the Economy as a Whole?
A recent Young Enterprise poll revealed that 9-in-10 lecturers believe financial education should extend beyond maths. In this article, Sarah Porretta, CEO of Young Enterprise,…
Money Remains a Taboo in the UK, but Young Adults Are Breaking The Silence
A new study from Loqbox finds that while nearly half of UK adults avoid financial conversations, 18-24-year-olds drive a cultural shift, fostering a more open…
How Smart Education Can Save Students from a Lifetime of Debt
As the nation’s students gear up for the start of their university life or a new term, it’s important that they don’t overlook their financial…
Hundreds of Thousands of Pupils Leave School Without Money Skills
Three in four UK teachers think most young people now leave school or college without the money skills they need, according to new research from…
Supporting apprentices must go beyond offering them a job: they need our help and guidance every step of the way
Sharon Blyfield, Head of Early Careers at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reflects on 2023 and discusses why businesses that offer apprenticeships have a duty to guide…
Education Committee launches new inquiry into strengthening financial education
MPs today launch a new inquiry into how financial education can be strengthened throughout primary, secondary and further education. There is broad agreement that financial…
Data: The answer to overcoming impossible financial decisions
In this article, Simon discusses how education leaders don’t have to face impossible financial decisions alone. Instead, they should harness data to get a complete,…
Why helping young people form positive, lifelong money habits is more important than ever
As CEO of Wealthify, Andy Russell knows financial education in UK schools isn’t up to scratch. In this article, he explains how – and why…