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Nigel Cassidy

A new report says the benefits of the single market are 'largely imaginary'

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

A new report says the benefits of the single market are 'largely imaginary'
A new report says the benefits of the single market are 'largely imaginary.' That's according to social policy think-tank Civitas. They argue exports from non-EU countries to the single market have grown faster than the UK's, and that therefore no deal is better than a bad deal. Jonathan Portes is Professor of economics at King’s College London. He told Share Radio's James Brydges that the report was flawed.

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Nigel Cassidy

Could there be an electric-powered commercial flight from London to Paris in 10 years

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Could there be an electric-powered commercial flight from London to Paris in 10 years
A new start-up says that it could offer an electric-powered commercial flight from London to Paris in 10 years. The plane would carry 150 people on journeys of less than 300 miles. Wright Electric says, the price of travel would drop dramatically if there was no jet fuel. British low-cost airline Easyjet has already expressed an interest. Graham Warwick, technology editor of Aviation Weekly and spoke to Share radio's James Brydges.

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Nigel Cassidy

Laundromat corruption - what can the government do?

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Laundromat corruption - what can the government do?
The Laundromat corruption story rumbles on. The Police and Financial Conduct Authority will examine allegations that Britain’s high street banks processed nearly $740 million dollars of a criminal Russian money laundering operation. But what steps can the government take to limit the amount of so called dirty money, processed by UK banks? James Brydges spoke to Michael McKee, partner at law firm DLA Piper, and a member of the International Regulatory Strategy Group of CityUK.

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Ed Bowsher

Mortgage approvals on a three-month low in February - BBA

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Mortgage approvals on a three-month low in February - BBA
The number of new mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to a three month low in February, according to the latest data from the British Bankers' Association (BBA). To discuss this in more detail, Share Radio' Ed Bowsher spoke to Eric Leenders, BBA Managing Director for Retail Banking.
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Eric Leenders


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Georgie Frost

The News Review: RBS and Natwest are to close almost 160 branches due to 400% increase in online and mobile banking

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

The News Review: RBS and Natwest are to close almost 160 branches due to 400% increase in online and mobile banking
Georgie Frost was joined by Andy Webb from Be Clever with Your Cash this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed how hundreds of jobs will be lost following a decision to close almost 160 RBS and NatWest branches. Plus they look into why the UK is almost bottom of a European league table for maternity leave, ranking 22 out of 24. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Andy Webb


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Ed Bowsher

Robotics could replace a third of British jobs by 2030

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Robotics could replace a third of British jobs by 2030
A third of British jobs are at risk of being replaced with robotics by 2030, that’s according to a report by PWC. The report has also found that the nature of some occupations would change rather than disappear, with automation potentially creating additional jobs elsewhere in the economy. Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Dr Simon Moores, Futurologist and Government Technology Advisor.
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Dr Simon Moores


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Georgie Frost

Should all police personnel be allowed to carry guns, following the Westminster terror attack?

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Should all police personnel be allowed to carry guns, following the Westminster terror attack?
Georgie Frost was joined by Ryan Heath Senior correspondent at POLITICO Europe to look at some of the biggest political stories of the day. More details are emerging about the Westminster attack. What are the latest developments? The attack in London came a year after the Brussels terror attack. How did Brussels bounce back from this and what can London learn from Brussels? Questions have been raised about security after it emerged a ministerial bodyguard shot Khalid Masood dead outside parliament. Firstly, there's the argument as to whether all police personnel should carry guns. Secondly, was there an intelligence failing here?
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Ryan Heath


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Steve Clarke

Travel Guide: Do you need to be wary of terror attacks?

Steve Clarke
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

Travel Guide: Do you need to be wary of terror attacks?
On today's programme: how wary do tourists need to be of terror attacks?

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Nigel Cassidy

The treasury is thinking about raising the state pension age to 70 for people in their 20s

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

The treasury is thinking about raising the state pension age to 70 for people in their 20s
The treasury is thinking about raising the state pension age to 70 for people in their 20s. Analysis for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suggests that under 30s will have to work more as they live longer. A separate report, by John Cridland, former boss of the Confederation of British Industry, says those under 45 may have to work to 68. The government is due to make a decision on both reports by May. Former Pensions minister Steve Webb spoke to James Brydges

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Ed Bowsher

What happens to Trump's agenda if Obamacare repeal fails?

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

What happens to Trump's agenda if Obamacare repeal fails?
President Trump has given an ultimatum to Republicans to either get behind his healthcare bill, or he’ll leave Obamacare in place. The vote in the House of Representatives is expected for later today. To discuss this, Share Radio’s Ed Bowsher was joined by Scott Lucas, Professor of American studies at the University of Birmingham and Founder of the EA Worldview blog.
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Prof Scott Lucas


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