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Ed Bowsher

Weak pound driving UK inflation rise

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Weak pound driving UK inflation rise
UK inflation for January is up to 1.8%, the highest rate since June 2014, as the pound remains weak. For more on this, John Barrass, Deputy Chief Executive of the Wealth Management Association, joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher.
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John Barrass


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Georgie Frost

How much is Tinder worth to the economy? Reporter Sara Macham investigates.

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

How much is Tinder worth to the economy?  Reporter Sara Macham investigates.
With the array of websites and apps on offer more and more people are turning to technology to find love. As a result the dating economy is booming with one survey from TSB suggesting it contributes 14.5 billion pounds to the UK economy every year. To find out more Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Nicola Forsyth from TSB and serial dater Louise Yearnshire about the research.
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Sara Macham, Nicola Forsyth, Louise Yearnshire


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Sue Dougan

Track Record: Head of communications at Scottish Friendly, Calum Bennie talks embarking on his financial career

Sue Dougan
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Track Record

Track Record: Head of communications at Scottish Friendly, Calum Bennie talks embarking on his financial career
On Track Record with Sue Dougan today: Savings expert and head of communications at Scottish Friendly, Calum Bennie. Sue talks to Calum about his father’s work ethic, about working in marketing for a tour company to get his career underway, before embarking on a financial career with Britannia Life and onward to Scottish Friendly. His musical choices include The Smiths, Kate Bush and Crowded House - and you can hear an extended version this Saturday from midday, download it from the Share Radio website or iTunes.
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Calum Bennie


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Georgie Frost

Money Fight Club: What do you do if divorce is on the cards this Valentine's Day?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Money Fight Club: What do you do if divorce is on the cards this Valentine's Day?
Financial heavyweights, Lindsay Cook and James Walker from Resolver join Georgie in the studio. It's February 14th and whilst many will be celebrating Valentine's Day today - we decided to look at what happens when things turn out less than rosy, divorce. Rates in Britain are still the highest in Europe - so how can you protect yourself and your finances? On a more positive note we'll also be finding out which bank is winning the Golden Gloves this week plus how to get the best hotel room for your money.
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Lindsay Cook, James Walker


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Nigel Cassidy

Recorded £4.6bn loss for Rolls-Royce from past bribery, corruption and weak pound

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Recorded £4.6bn loss for Rolls-Royce from past bribery, corruption and weak pound
Rolls-Royce has recorded a £4.6bn loss as the aero-engine firm absorbs the effect of its £671m settlement with regulators for past bribery and corruption. It is also battling a weaker pound. Alongside this Rolls-Royce reported plans to launch its first fleet of crewless ships by 2020. The move has been criticised by workers' unions and analysts, who have voiced concerns over the impact on jobs and the reduction in protection from privacy. Joining Nigel Cassidy to discuss the trials and tribulations of Rolls-Royce is Gaurav Sharma, Business Editor with the International Business Times.
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Gaurav Sharma


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Ed Bowsher

Pay shake-up afoot for FTSE companies

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Pay shake-up afoot for FTSE companies
Long-term incentive programs for FTSE bosses could be on the way out - reports from the FT say one-tenth of top companies will ditch such incentives. David Buik market commentator at Panmure Gordon joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher to explain the story.
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David Buik


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Ed Bowsher

Co-op Group puts banking arm up for sale

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Co-op Group puts banking arm up for sale
Co-op Bank is up for sale - why has the bank moved now and how can its ethical culture be retained? For more on this and the day's big market stories Share Radio's Ed Bowsher spoke with Ken Odeluga, market analyst at City index.
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Ken Odeluga


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Ed Bowsher

Brexit 'fear factor' unravelling

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Brexit 'fear factor' unravelling
As the FTSE 250 posts another record high, is it down to pre-Brexit 'project fear' concerns easing? Plus flat consumer spending figures and UK employers relying on EU workers are already reporting staff shortages. Jasper Lawler, senior market analyst at London Capital Group, joined Ed Bowsher to talk through this and the day's big economic stories.
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Jasper Lawler


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Your Money Your Future: How to invest in a stocks and shares ISA

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Your Money Your Future: How to invest in a stocks and shares ISA
If you've never invested before, it's quite likely that you'll start off by putting some money into a stocks and shares ISA. But how do you invest in one, what should you invest in and how much should you put in? Sarah Pennells was joined by Michelle McGrade who's investment director at TD Direct Investing, and I'm also joined by Chris Justham from Seven Investment Management and Jeannie Boyle from EQ Investors.
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Michelle McGrade, Chris Justham, Jeannie Boyle


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Women and Money: The do's and don'ts of cosmetic surgery

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Women & Money

Women and Money: The do's and don'ts of cosmetic surgery
Figures released today show that number of people having cosmetic procedures fell to just over 30,000 last year -- a fall of almost 40% on last year. But what are your rights when you have a procedure done - how do you choose a good plastic surgeon and what can you do if it all goes wrong? Sarah was joined by are Dr Uma Jeyanathan who is from Save Face, Judith Thomas-Whittingham who's head of clinical negligence at Stephensons solicitors Nilesh Sojitra, who is from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and Martyn James who's an independent financial expert.
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Dr Uma Jeyanathan, Judith Thomas-Whittingham, Nilesh Sojitra, Martyn James


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