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Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University reflects upon the Second Elizabethan Age and the changes in Britain over the Queen's reign, believing we are now one of the most creative and diverse of nations. He is horrified by an article showing how the most needy in society, who will always need support, are being failed by the stringency of the system which is supposed to help them. And he is staggered by statistics showing just how near the NHS GP service is to a tipping point which could spell its collapse.

It's sad to see the demise of Raleigh International, which has arranged for 55,000 young people to join expeditions to developing countries over the past 44 years. Not only have they helped many communities in Nepal, Tanzania, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, but they have also helped open the eyes of young adults to the wider world. In this commentary we look at Raleigh as an example of an organisation that failed to adjust to the challenge of the pandemic and other global impacts, and that had allowed itself to become too reliant on Government over recent years. At a time when global convergence and inter-generational rebalancing are urgently required, we hope a solution will be found by the Raleigh administrators to recover and rebuild their activities. Background music: India Fuse by French Fuse

Sudden Wealth Syndrome. It's a thing apparently and something that many of us probably wouldn't mind suffering from. That's the term used to describe those who suddenly - and perhaps unexpectedly - come into a very large sum of money. And doing so brings plenty of benefits but also its own problems. Over the past week, we have heard about the couple who won £184million on the Euromillions, but what are the challenges they will face and how do you deal with that sum of money. We spoke to a number of experts about this and on this episode Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon Lambert discuss that they said - and why apparently going public is the right thing to do. The team also conjure up dreams of how they might use so much money, from the long-term, to the first thing they would do. Also on the agenda are the boost to the Premium Bonds prize fund and rate and whether this makes them a good option for savers and why buying a fixer-upper could end up costing you far more than a house that's already 'done'. And finally, just when you thought it was safe to go back on holiday ... the car hire crunch has got even worse. How bad is it and why?

Nvidia and Apple are two of the biggest companies investing in the metaverse, but they're making headlines today for different reasons. Bill Mann discusses Nvidia's unusual stock movement, the graphics chipmaker slowing hiring and their guidance, Apple targeting the same iPhone production levels as last year, and why he's more concerned for Android phone makers than he is for Apple. Also, Asit Sharma talks with Rickey Mulvey about the real possibilities (and companies) that might emerge from the metaverse. Stocks discussed: NVDA, FB, AAPL, U, GOOGL, WDFC, IBM, RBLX, DIS Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

As rough a year as it's been so far for stocks, there's one industry doing just fine. Bill Mann discusses why oil and gas stocks have done well in 2022, how he expects industry giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil to deploy capital, reports that Airbnb is getting ready to exit China, and a way that U.S. investors can think about getting exposure to the 400 million millennials in China. Also, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger share some lessons from past bear markets and three investment ideas for anyone looking to keep things simple. Stocks discussed: XOM, CVX, ABNB, SBUX, MCD, YUMC, VYM, VIG, HD Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

Do your standards in general life extend into your choice of food? Excess carbohydrates and junk food can lead to excess weight and all sorts of other health problems: so extending high principles that you have in other areas can really benefit your life and help you to make healthy choices.

Adam Cox is joined by nutritionist and dietician, Helen Bond, to discuss new research from California Raisins which reveals the misconceptions Brits have about vegan food and plant-based diets. They look at the pros and cons of a plant-based diet, and Helen provides recommendations on how to ensure a balanced and healthy diet. www.californiaraisins.co.uk

Adam Cox is joined by Celia Pool, co-founder of sustainable period brand DAME, ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day to discuss the disparity in period products and the general stigma around periods. She explains the DAME Youth Board and how it aims to make talking about periods more normalised and how they are doing their part towards eradicating period poverty. www.wearedame.co

Adam Cox is joined by Kim Jackson, from Harry Ramsden's, for National Fish and Chips Day to discuss a new poll from the brand which shows Fish and Chips to be the public's top British institution. Kim talks about why she think's the public love Fish and Chips to much, and also reveals to exciting news for the brand. www.harryramsdens.co.uk

Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor discusses with Simon Rose Chancellor Rishi Sunak's measures to alleviate the effects of inflation on the more vulnerable members of the public. She comments on the U-turn over the oil producers' windfall tax; an Interactive Investor poll found people were concerned, not just about their own investments, but what it might mean for their pensions. The markets, however, appear to have priced the tax in in advance.