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Sue Dougan

David Eaton from the International Longevity Centre, discusses the future of aging

Sue Dougan
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David Eaton from the International Longevity Centre, discusses the future of aging
What challenges lie ahead for older people when it comes to health, care and pensions? What about retirement and pensions and the environment adapting to an ageing society? Well, they are about to be addressed today when speakers including the former CBI chairman John Cridland and the former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey take to the microphone for the 'Future of Ageing 'conference being held in Westminster. To find out what it is all about, Georgie was joined by David Eaton from the International Longevity Centre.
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David Eaton


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Georgie Frost

How did you get to work? Meet the man who uses a paramotor

Georgie Frost
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How did you get to work? Meet the man who uses a paramotor
How did you get to work today? Paul Cox in Wales flies the 10 miles from his home to Holyhead boatyard. The Royal Navy overseer swapped his pushbike for the paramotor three years ago. For this fantastic mode of travel, he spoke to Georgie to explain why he does it and the benefits.
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Paul Cox


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Georgie Frost

Is a loss of power a major concern to you? Listen here to find out how to combat your fear

Georgie Frost
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Is a loss of power a major concern to you? Listen here to find out how to combat your fear
A quarter of Brits admit to worry about having power cuts and being left without electricity for hours or even days. And many fears have been realised in recent years with the high number of storms and flooding this country has been battered by. The Energy Network Association have come up with an idea to help - the 105 number. To find out more, our reporter Dan Goldsmith spoke to Tony Glover, director of policy at the Energy Network Association.
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Tony Glover


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Georgie Frost

Kit Franklin, an engineer at Harper Adams University, on robotic farming

Georgie Frost
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Kit Franklin, an engineer at Harper Adams University, on robotic farming
The days of a robotic workforce could be closer than you think. Could automated tractors and other machinery be about take over day to day farm work? It's hoped the driverless vehicles could help farmers avoid labour shortages after Brexit. For more information, Kit Franklin, one of the researchers and an engineer at Harper Adams University, spoke to Georgie.
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Kit Franklin


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Georgie Frost

Money Fight Club: Renting vs Buying

Georgie Frost
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Money Fight Club: Renting vs Buying
Lindsay Cook and Vix Leyton get there gloves on and enter the ring Georgie to fight for your rights. This week, they talk about how the cost of renting and buying compares, how do you deal with those pesky emails from company’s asking you to assess their service, and who will get their golden glove award? Find out in this must listen.
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Vix Leyton, Lindsay Cook


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Georgie Frost

Myf Nixon, from political charity mySociety, explains the latest government app

Georgie Frost
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Myf Nixon, from political charity mySociety, explains the latest government app
Would you like to see what your MP has voted for during a debate in the House of Commons. Well, a new app might just let you keep an eye on what's happening in Westminster. Commons Vote isn't the only pieve of technology lifting the lid on what's happening in Westminster though. To find out more, our reporter Tom Hill spoke to Myf Nixon, from political charity mySociety.
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Myf Nixon


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Sarah Lowther

Share Radio Breakfast: How would President Trump affect interest rates going forward?

Sarah Lowther
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Share Radio Breakfast: How would President Trump affect interest rates going forward?
The odds of a December interest rate hike in the US have diminished. The FOMC had signalled it expected to raise rates by the year end, but while the markets were confident of an increase, the markets are now not. Professor Peter Rupert, Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara & former Senior Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank, joined Share Radio to discuss.
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Chris Bailey, Professor Peter Rupert


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Sarah Lowther

Share Radio Breakfast: Trump on the edge of victory - Colin Bloom brings us the latest from the States

Sarah Lowther
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Share Radio Breakfast

Share Radio Breakfast: Trump on the edge of victory - Colin Bloom brings us the latest from the States
Where Ohio falls, the US follows. Ohio has chosen every president since 1974, but this election is bucking every trend. So is Trump's expected 'victory' that unexpected, as elections around the world reveal the populous are voting against the establishment? For more we're joined by Share Radio’s Colin Bloom from Florida.
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Chris Bailey, Colin Bloom


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Sue Dougan

Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 09/11/16

Sue Dougan
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Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 09/11/16
Sue Dougan is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. On the agenda today, they discuss the big story from America. Donald Trump has beaten Hilary Clinton to become the 45 President. But how that impacted the markets? Ed and Sue mull over the affects on the global economy and stocks and shares. Elsewhere, Tesco Bank has finally repaid £2.5 million which had been stolen from 9,000 hacked accounts. Plus, the number of households switching their energy supplier hit a three-year high in October. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Ed Bowsher


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Georgie Frost

Solicitor Lesley Morgan, founder and director law firm AAG Legal Services, talks about Will Aid Month

Georgie Frost
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Solicitor Lesley Morgan, founder and director law firm AAG Legal Services, talks about Will Aid Month
Have you written a will? If not and you have dependent children, then you are part of the half of British parents who have not made a will. A study, found that half of mums and dads have not prepared this vital piece of paperwork. That's why this month is Will Aid a special partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UK's best-loved charities. For more information, Georgie spoke to Solicitor Lesley Morgan, founder and director law firm AAG Legal Services.
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Lesley Morgan


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