Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
Hundreds of thousands of people empty pension pots since relaxation of rules
August mortgage lending in UK lays credit crunch to rest
113,000 council homes to be sold to pay for right to buy – Shelter
Complaints about water in England and Wales continue to fall
London house prices ‘cutting off’ graduates from best jobs
London council sets up as private landlord
Fuel price plunge pulls UK inflation back to 0%
Feature
Dealing with mental health issues in the workplace
Work advice
Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries.
In the spotlight
Should you try to keep hold of your cash after your death?
Consumer champions
Post Office had such a grasping attitude when my aunt died
Final demand driving my 90-year-old father-in-law to cut heating
I bought a washing machine but all I got was Very poor service
In pictures
Money deals
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