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Juliette Foster

The Book Review: 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe, 1815-1914' by Sir Richard J. Evans

Juliette Foster
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Book Review

The Book Review: 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe, 1815-1914' by Sir Richard J. Evans
Joining Steve Clarke in the studio is distinguished historian, Sir Richard J. Evans, to discuss his new book 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe, 1815-1914', out now and published by Allen Lane. There's been a flood of literature in the past couple of years associated with the anniversary of the first World War - but what was happening in Europe in the 100 years that led up to that? Themes explored within Sir Richard's new book and in the studio include rationalistic excess, scientific revolution, the inevitability of WW1 and the dramatic diplomatic ruptures that have permeated our past and present.

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Ed Bowsher

Crowdfunders: A look at crowdfunding platforms Wealthify and Crowd for Angels

Ed Bowsher
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Crowdfunders

Crowdfunders: A look at crowdfunding platforms Wealthify and Crowd for Angels
Welcome to Crowdfunders with Share Radio's Ed Bowsher, the show that covers peer-to-peer lending and all other forms of alternative finance. On this week's show: Ed focuses on two businesses that are raising cash on equity crowdfunding platforms at the moment. One is a robo-investment platform called Wealthify - it's a low-cost online investment service that picks investments for its customers based on their attitude to risk. Ed also investigates a crowdfunding platform called Crowd for Angels that is currently raising money to grow its business.

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Simon Rose

Gadgets and Gizmos - Episode 81

Simon Rose
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Gadgets and Gizmos

Gadgets and Gizmos - Episode 81
Gadgets and Gizmos with Share Radio's technology editor Steve Caplin.
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Steve Caplin


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Georgie Frost

Independent financial expert Martyn James on The News Review 19/09/16

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

Independent financial expert Martyn James on The News Review 19/09/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by independent financial expert Martyn James. Today they discuss recommendations from regulator Ofwat for greater competition in the water market as well as the growing prevalence of online fraud. Plus why Brits are more likely to trust their bank with biometric data than the government. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Martyn James


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Ed Bowsher

Overwhelmed by your pension? Martin Bamford shares his advice to help you save for your future

Ed Bowsher
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The Investment Hour with Ed Bowsher

Overwhelmed by your pension? Martin Bamford shares his advice to help you save for your future
This Thursday is Pensions Awareness Day - part of a campaign to promote the importance of saving for the future. Martin Bamford, Chartered Financial Planner, spoke to Share Radio's Ed Bowsher about the major issues in the world of pensions today, and the ways in which you can intelligently prepare for your retirement.

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Juliette Foster

The Responsible Investment Show: Will the UK fail to achieve its 2020 renewable energy target?

Juliette Foster
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The Responsible Investment Show

The Responsible Investment Show: Will the UK fail to achieve its 2020 renewable energy target?
MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Committee have warned the Government that, on its current course, the UK will fail to achieve its 2020 renewable energy target: to provide for 15% of its energy needs from renewable sources. This comes on the back of the government cutting back subsidies for renewable energy. Share Radio's Steve Clarke talks with Bruce Davies, joint MD of green investment company Abundance; Ricardo Pineiro, lead manager at the Foresight Solar Fund, and head of Responsibility at Hermes Investment Management, Leon Kahmi.

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Georgie Frost

Simon McCulloch, commercial director at comparethemarket.com, on The News Review 20/09/16

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

Simon McCulloch, commercial director at comparethemarket.com, on The News Review 20/09/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Simon McCulloch, commercial director at comparethemarket.com. Today they discuss the rise in online financial scams as well as how a payday lending business could be forced to pay back £35m to its borrowers. Plus is the cashless society making us spend more? All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Simon McCulloch


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Share Radio

Stock Markets Explained - Turquoise

Share Radio
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Best Of Share Radio

Stock Markets Explained - Turquoise
Brought to you in partnership with the London Stock Exchange.

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Ed Bowsher

Where is the world of commodity investment headed?

Ed Bowsher
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Global Perspectives with Ed Bowsher

Where is the world of commodity investment headed?
Today was a good day for commodity investors given that the share prices of big mining companies were on the up. But if you step back from today's activities, the last three years haven't been such a good period for the world of commodities - especially when you look at the prices of commodities such as copper, So to look at where commodities might go from here, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Nitesh Shah, Director and Commodities Strategist at ETF Securities.

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Ed Bowsher

The WiseAlpha VCT & EIS Investor Forum 2016 is this November - Modwenna Rees-Mogg explains why you should consider attending

Ed Bowsher
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The Investment Hour with Ed Bowsher

The WiseAlpha VCT & EIS Investor Forum 2016 is this November - Modwenna Rees-Mogg explains why you should consider attending
If you like the idea of tax breaks, you may want to consider Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) - they enable you to invest in young businesses whilst benefiting from big tax breaks. The Government's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) might also attract you for the same reason. And if you want to find out more about these vehicles, you might want to attend the WiseAlpha VCT & EIS Investor Forum 2016, which is happening in London on November 24th To find out more, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Modwenna Rees Mogg, Chair of this investor forum.

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