Episode July 10, 2026 37 min 45s

Is a mansion tax for properties 'worth' £1.5m or more fair?

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Twice as many households could be forced to pay a new 'mansion tax' latest speculation suggests - the threshold may fall from £2million to £1.5million.

That rumour comes with Andy Burnham expected to be Prime Minister before the end of the month.

So exactly who will be affected, which regions are most at risk and is the High Value Council Tax Surcharge fair?

Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss as more middle-class homeowners potentially face an annual bill, which won't be ringfenced for local services.

Also, the scourge of cowboy builders - trust in traders falls as millions grappled with shoddy home repairs in the past 18 months. How can you find a good tradesperson and what are your rights if things go wrong?

NS&I is in panic mode as it is far below the amount required to meet its financial targets. As such, it has boosted rates across all products since April.

Which ones should you open and which should you avoid?

And lastly, the tricks to get you into VIP airport lounges for less this summer - even if you've booked economy...

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Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

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