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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 6 MIN

Should schoolchildren be taught financial literacy?

from Newstalk Breakfast

Financial education will soon be part of the curriculum in all British primary and secondary schools. Following an independent curriculum review, financial literacy was considered “the most highlighted area of importance by parents,”   Ciara discussed this further with Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone and Founder of Ask Paul.

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