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Georgie Frost

Christopher Brooks, Age UK's policy manager, on pensioners living in squalor

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Christopher Brooks, Age UK's policy manager, on pensioners living in squalor
Pensioners in rented accommodation are living in shocking conditions that leave them at risk of neglect and abuse, according to Age UK. The charity says its seen cases involving privately rented homes with broken boilers, taps and cookers.
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Christopher Brooks


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Georgie Frost

James Innes, founder of the CV centre, talks about essential skills for a CV

Georgie Frost
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James Innes, founder of the CV centre, talks about essential skills for a CV
If you think teamwork or perfectionism are enough to get you hired in 2016 - you better think again. LinkedIn has just released its list of this year's most in-demand skills, and there isn't a CV cliche among them. The list - compiled from recruitment activity that's taken place on LinkedIn this year - ranks both technical and soft skills in order of how sought-after they are by employers. Georgie spoke to James Innes, founder of the CV centre, for more information.
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James Innes


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Georgie Frost

Model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd discusses intimidating garages

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Model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd discusses intimidating garages
Are you intimidated by a garage, so much so that that you have been put off by taking your car in one? If the answer is yes, don't panic, you're not alone. Top of the list is the fear of not being able to explain what's wrong with the car in the first place. Other reasons include wanting to avoid a potential dispute with the garage. To find out more, Georgie spoke to model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd.
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Jodie Kidd


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Georgie Frost

Personal finance expert Donna Ferguson on The News Review 28/10/16

Georgie Frost
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Personal finance expert Donna Ferguson on The News Review 28/10/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Personal finance expert Donna Ferguson. Today they discuss the story that Parliament will bring in new rules forcing broadband suppliers to make their price adverts clearer. The Government are now under pressure to introduce a ban on cold calling for pensions. Elsewhere, its bad news for commuters after rail companies warned that passengers are going to face significant disruption over the festive period. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Donna Ferguson


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Georgie Frost

Psychologist, Sally Ann Law, on time

Georgie Frost
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Psychologist, Sally Ann Law, on time
The clocks go back this Sunday, but have you ever considered how many hours a week you spend 'wasting time' - could that additional hour you so desire have been available to you the whole time? Sally Ann Law, a psychologist with over two decades of experience in personal change and development, speaks to Georgie for further details.
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Sally Ann Law


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Georgie Frost

Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents on The News Review 01/11/16

Georgie Frost
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Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents on The News Review 01/11/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents. Today they discuss the big story of the day, Bank of England governor Mark Carney is to extend his term by one year to help secure a profitable exit from Europe. Elsewhere, it's bad news for consumers as credit card debt grows at fastest rate since the financial crash. But the silver lining is that the number of mortgages approved for home buyers has surpassed economists' expectations and reached a three-month high. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Russell Quirk


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Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 28/10/16

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Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 28/10/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss yesterday's news that Nissan confirmed both the new Qashqai and X-Trail S-U-V will be built at the Sunderland, despite the government not offering the firm any privileges like lower energy costs or zero tariffs on exports to Europe. Elsewhere, An employment tribunal in London will today decide whether Uber drivers are entitled to receive the minimum wage as well as sickness and holiday pay. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Ed Bowsher


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Georgie Frost

Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard discusses new technology to save time

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Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard discusses new technology to save time
Time is money, and so diners are calling for restaurants to speed up not only in service but also when it comes to payments. New technology holds the key to keeping up with customers' needs for speed, as diners call for bill-splitting apps and ways to make paying quicker and easier. Our reporter Tom Hill spoke to Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard to find out more.
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Sharon Manikon


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Georgie Frost

Tim Lovett, Spokesman Director of the British beekeepers association, about National Honey Week

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Tim Lovett, Spokesman Director of the British beekeepers association, about National Honey Week
It's National Honey Week - and its a time to celebrates the honey crop and recognising the vital role of the honey bee to our environment and way of life. So what is the Business of honey? How important is it to our economy? And why do they need more young beekeepers? To find out, Georgie spoke to Tim Lovett, spokesman director of the British Beekeepers Association.
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Tim Lovett


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Georgie Frost

Tony Neate, chief executive of Get Safe Online, talking about online fraud

Georgie Frost
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Tony Neate, chief executive of Get Safe Online, talking about online fraud
Cyber crime is a growing menace - with losses averaging £210 per adult a year, according to a study. It also found more than a third of victims did not report the offence - meaning the overall amount lost could be even more. Georgie was joined on the line by Tony Neate, the chief executive of Get Safe Online to discuss the research findings and find out how to be safe from the growing crime.
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Tony Neate


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