Lord Lee: My own plan for fixing financial literacy Partner Virtually everyone agrees that there is and has been a near total failure to teach young people about the world of finance, investment, mortgages, etc. in schools. Politicians of all persuasion have failed lamentably in this area. It is truly appalling that many young people are now more likely to speculate in cryptocurrencies than invest [...]
To reduce inequality and build wealth, we need to solve financial literacy Partner Everybody recognises the stark inequalities that exist in income and wealth across society. Increasingly, these gaps shape far more than the size of a pay cheque. They influence our prospects for social mobility, health, wellbeing and even life expectancy. They determine whether children grow up able to shape their own future or remain constrained by [...]
Building a financially literate Britain: why schools alone aren’t enough Partner Imagine leaving school unable to read a payslip or budget for rent. For millions of young Britons, this is a reality. Recent research by Santander reveals that only one in four young adults in the UK recall receiving any form of financial education at school – a major learning gap with life-long consequences. Without a [...]
To build a UK investing culture, we need to start in schools November 21, 2025 The old adage, ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’ still rings true today. Yet, financial literacy is not just about learning how to balance a budget or save for a rainy day, it is about equipping young people with the skills and confidence to navigate life’s financial challenges and opportunities. [...]
