Allison Barnes

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Allison Barnes

Allison Barnes

@AllisonBMAS

Scotland Manager, The Money and Pensions Service @yourmoneyadvice @MoneyPensionsUK. All views are my own

Joined Mart 2017
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Mike Dailly
Mike Dailly@mikedailly·
“The bill would expand the scope for individuals to virtually pawn their personal possessions worth £1000 or more – home computers, large screen smart TVs and motor vehicles – as a new form of security over debt.” glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/20453981.…
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Kevin Duffy
Kevin Duffy@KevinDuffyMaPS·
The School Leaver’s Toolkit is an excellent resource for young people & covers a range of important topics. Great to see money matters signposting to @MoneyHelperUK & @YoungScot to support #FinancialEducation & #FinancialWellbeing 👇👍🙏
ScotGov Education@ScotGovEdu

Today we mark the launch of the School Leaver’s Toolkit. This brings together a range of practical life advice aimed at supporting young people in their transition from school. Find it at myworldofwork.co.uk/schoolleaverst… #SchoolLeaversToolkit #YPGuarantee

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Allison Barnes
Allison Barnes@AllisonBMAS·
@KirstenUrquhart An amazing night Kirsten, huge thanks to you and your team and all the wonderful inspirational young people for making it a huge success.
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Kirsten Urquhart
Kirsten Urquhart@KirstenUrquhart·
Wow! I don’t quite know how to accurately reflect the absolute wonder of tonight’s #YSAwards 🤯 Inspiring young people is an understatement 🙌🏼 Thank you to everyone that supported & celebrated Scotlands amazing young people with us - and to do it in person felt soooo goooood!!
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Zoe Renton
Zoe Renton@ZoeRenton·
Half of young people aged 18-34 are worried about money. Big 👏to organisations, schools & parents/carers helping children and young people #TalkMoney and build foundations for future financial wellbeing & resilience. #Financialeducation
Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)@MoneyPensionsUK

Research we've published today shows those most likely to have money worries are: 🔹young people aged 18-34 (50%) 🔹parents (48%) and 🔹private renters (51%). ow.ly/n4TZ50GK4Bv Get free help with money worries at @MoneyHelperUK this #TalkMoney Week. 📞0800 011 3797

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Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)
Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)@MoneyPensionsUK·
Six tips for parents & carers to start money conversations with children this #TalkMoney Week: 🗣️Lead by example 🗣️Show the whole picture 🗣️Encourage them to save 🗣️Use game power 🗣️Look for opportunities 🗣️Get help for money worries. Start now: ow.ly/rglu50GGLaA
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Education Scotland
Education Scotland@EducationScot·
This week we’re sharing resources & tips to celebrate #MathsWeekScot! The Parentzone Scotland Maths glossary has been developed for parents and carers of children and young people in the broad general education in Scottish schools. Check it out - ow.ly/grim50GbUN8
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Zoe Renton
Zoe Renton@ZoeRenton·
Great to see some #financialeducation embedded in the first @mathsweekscot daily challenge. Happy Maths Week Scotland everyone! #UKFinancialWellbeing @MoneyPensionsUK @AllisonBMAS
BBC Scotland Learning@BBCScotLearn

🔢 Welcome to @MathsWeekScot!🔢 We’ll be hosting Daily Challenges here every day with Chris Smith (@aap03102) starting with THIS palindromic problem in the ‘top spot'! Check back later today for the solution! 👇

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Zoe Renton
Zoe Renton@ZoeRenton·
Fantastic that Your Money Matters textbook is now out supporting students and teachers at secondary schools across Scotland, funded by @MoneyPensionsUK @MartinSLewis. Thanks @EducationScot @S_A_Somerville @YoungMoneyEdu @YE_Scotland @AllisonBMAS #financialeducation
Young Enterprise Scotland@YE_Scotland

First #FinancialEducation textbook backed by @MartinSLewis @MoneyPensionsUK sent to over 350 Scottish Secondary schools Thanks also to @YoungMoneyEdu & @EducationScot scotsman.com/business/finan…

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Kirsten Urquhart
Kirsten Urquhart@KirstenUrquhart·
Looking forward to getting started today as @Youngscot Interim CEO, supporting our amazing team to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in Scotland. Right, enough tweeting for now, I’ve got a job to be getting on with…😉
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charlie mackesy
charlie mackesy@charliemackesy·
Quite a shock to see this in Paris. ❤️
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Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit
Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit@StopLoanSharks·
You’re not in trouble if you've borrowed cash or have been paying back a loan from an illegal money lender. They’re the one committing a crime, not you. Take the first step to getting your life back and managing your money & debts by calling 0800 074 0878 or visiting our website
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Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit
Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit@StopLoanSharks·
Don't let a loan shark overshadow your Christmas - if you've borrowed money from a loan shark and are feeling trapped, out of control or threatened, you are not alone Call us 24/7 on 0800 074 0878 and speak to somebody in complete confidence. We’re here to help #SayNoToLoanSharks
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Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance
Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance@RenfrewshireAf1·
With Black Friday coming up, remember Martin Lewis's Money Mantra before parting with your cash!
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