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Are gig economy workers missing out on employment rights?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning

Are gig economy workers missing out on employment rights?
From Deliveroo to Uber more and more people are getting involved in the gig economy. Whilst for many it can provide a useful income boost, thousands could be missing out on employment rights. Indeed nearly two-thirds of gig economy workers think the Government should do more to regulate according to research from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. To find out more from the people behind the research Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to CIPD chief economist Ian Brinkley.
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Tom Hill, Ian Brinkley


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Do you know the true value of your most treasured possessions?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning

Do you know the true value of your most treasured possessions?
When we think of art crime we often imagine high profile and daring raids on museums and private collections. In reality, though, many households maybe at risk with items ranging from sculptures, drawings, furniture and clocks, to antiquities, coins, stamps and vintage cars all targets for theft and fraud. Many people often don't realise items they inherited or acquired years ago can prove highly valuable and sought after. To find out more about the world of art and antique crime, Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to James Ratcliffe, Director of Recoveries at Art Loss Register.
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James Ratcliffe


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Is the battle for women in the workplace progressing?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning

Is the battle for women in the workplace progressing?
A survey by Grant Thornton showed that of 5,500 businesses in 36 economies, the proportion of women in senior management has reached an all-time high of 25 per cent, up 1 percentage point from 2016, and up 6 percentage points since the survey began in 2004. Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Kate Cooper, Head of Research, Policy & Standards at the Institute of Leadership & Management, to find out how the UK fared in the survey compared to other countries.
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Sara Macham, Kate Cooper


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Is too much jargon putting off young job seekers?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Is too much jargon putting off young job seekers?
Complicated jargon could be putting many young job seekers off applying to vacancies according to research out today from the City and Guilds group. Terms such as 'fulfillment service' and 'KPIs' are amongst the most confusing with two thirds of young people claiming they don't understand the language used by employers in their job adverts. To find out more Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Michael Osbaldeston, special advisor at the City and Guilds Group.
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Sara Macham, Michael Osbaldeston


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Sarah Pennells (1)

The News Review: Why your elderly relatives staying in a residential home can cost upto half as much as a house

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning

The News Review: Why your elderly relatives staying in a residential home can cost upto half as much as a house
Sarah Pennells was joined by independent personal finance expert Simon Read this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed how an average stay in a residential care home could swallow up as much as half of the value of your house. Plus they look into the news that Uber's president Jeff Jones has quit after seven months. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Simon Read


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Uber: Has their period of success come to a screeching halt?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Uber: Has their period of success come to a screeching halt?
Joining Sarah Pennells to discuss the latest market headlines was Share Radio's very own Nigel Cassidy, starting with the tumultuous period that Uber has been going through. In an otherwise quiet morning for company announcements, we've heard from Vodafone - they're planning a merger in India. Plus Carillion, the British multinational facilities management and construction services company have been awarded a £90 million contract by UK defence.
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Nigel Cassidy


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Sarah Pennells (1)

What are the new T-level qualifications?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

What are the new T-level qualifications?
Last week the Chancellor announced £500m worth of investment into technical education as part of the budget. Amongst the changes we'll see the introduction of new T-level qualifications aimed at teaching vocational subjects. To find out more about the investments being made Sarah Pennells spoke to Petra Wilton, Director of Strategy and External Affairs at the CMI.
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Petra Wilton


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Will Theresa May give in trying to prevent a second Scottish referendum?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning

Will Theresa May give in trying to prevent a second Scottish referendum?
To go through all the political headlines this morning with Sarah Pennells was Share Radio's Political Correspondent, Colin Bloom. They started by discussing the Prime Minister insisting she wants every part of the UK to benefit from leaving the European Union. Theresa May will go to Wales later to meet first minister Carwyn Jones. Last week the PM dismissed calls for a second independence referendum for Scotland before the Brexit deal's finalised. Plus a police team has been set up to investigate crimes against MPs looked into more than 50 complaints in the six months after the murder of Jo Cox.
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Colin Bloom


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Women and Money: The cost of IVF

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Women and Money: The cost of IVF
Last week, Croydon became the first London borough to stop funding IVF treatment. It means that couples who can't conceive naturally won't be able to get fertility treatment on the NHS. So what can you do if you have to pay for IVF and how much might it cost? Sarah Pennells is joined by Jo Wheatley, Netmums' Associate Editor, Professor Geeta Nargund, director of Create Fertility and Professor Joyce Harper, a spokesperson for the British Fertility Society.
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Jo Wheatley, Geeta Nargund, Joyce Harper


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Your Money Your Future: What does the Budget mean for you?

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Your Money, Your Future

Your Money Your Future: What does the Budget mean for you?
It's nearly a week since the Budget, but the dust hasn't really settled yet. The Chancellor's decision to raise one of the National Insurance rates that self-employed people pay isn't going down well in many quarters. So what does the Budget mean for you?
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Claire Walsh, Chris Daems, Julia Kermode


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