Dear listener,

Inflation hits its highest level for 16 years and further interest rate rises now seem certain. So is economic instability back? And what will it do to our mortgages and savings? An economist, a mortgage broker, and a savings expert join us to debate the issues.

Banks are still discriminating against some disabled customers. People who are so disabled that someone else manages their affairs are being denied the convenience of online banking. Five years after Money Box first raised the issue why are they still breaking the law?

As house prices soar so do estate agents' fees, which are normally a percentage of the sale price. We investigate do-it-yourself house sales on the internet. Will they take off?

Torbay Council warns its 6,500 staff that two CDs containing personal and financial data have probably been lost in the post. Is the compensation offered enough?

And if you've been trying to open a Barclays tax-beater ISA has your cheque been cashed yet? The bank says it is slowly catching up with what it calls "unprecedented demand" and promises interest will be backdated.

More on all those stories on Money Box - live on Saturday at noon, repeated Sunday at 9pm and any time (after midday) on the web.

Paul Lewis

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