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Modern Mindset: Paul Saroya on Equity Release

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Modern Mindset: Paul Saroya on Equity Release
Adam Cox is in conversation with Paul Saroya from Viva Retirement Solutions, delving into the topic of equity release and its nuances. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of equity release, considering its transformations over the years. The discussion extends to alternative solutions that individuals should ponder before making a decision. Paul offers insights on identifying the suitable candidates for equity release and emphasises the importance of thorough research before opting for this financial strategy. https://www.vivaretirementsolutions.co.uk/
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Paul Saroya


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Adam Cox

Modern Mindset: Lucy Standing on Career Progression for the Older Generations

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Modern Mindset: Lucy Standing on Career Progression for the Older Generations
Adam Cox is in conversation with Lucy Standing, a chartered psychologist and the founder of Brave Starts, addressing the widespread problem of age discrimination within the UK workforce. Together, they delve into the challenges encountered by individuals over the age of 45 in their job searches and explore strategies for employers to make job opportunities more inclusive for older individuals. Lucy also sheds light on the repercussions of the absence of older workers in the UK workforce and provides insights into Brave Starts, outlining its mission to assist individuals over 45 in advancing their careers. https://www.bravestarts.com/
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Lucy Standing


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Modern Mindset: Alison Bull for Family Mediation Week

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Modern Mindset: Alison Bull for Family Mediation Week
Adam Cox is joined by Alison Bull, a Family Mediator and Lawyer from Mills & Reeve, to delve into the objectives of Family Mediation Week and its intended outcomes. They explore the advantages of opting for a mediator over the traditional court process, offering insights for couples seeking legal guidance while aiming to avoid courtroom proceedings. Additionally, the discussion provides advice for individuals looking to navigate settlements independently, without the involvement of a solicitor or mediator. https://www.mills-reeve.com/
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Alison Bull


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Modern Mindset: Rob Sherry and Katie Smith on Changing Careers and the Digital Skill Shortage

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Modern Mindset: Rob Sherry and Katie Smith on Changing Careers and the Digital Skill Shortage
Adam Cox is joined by Rob Sherry and Katie Smith, the Co-founders of The Jump Digital School, to explore the potential for a lucrative and fulfilling career in the tech industry, emphasising its accessibility to individuals regardless of their current skill level or background. The discussion delves into the feasibility of individuals without existing digital skills becoming successful software developers and the diverse career paths that retrained individuals may pursue. The trio also sheds light on optimal approaches to learning software development and outlines the qualifications one might consider pursuing to advance their career in the field. https://www.thejump.tech/
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Robert Sherry, Katie Smith


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Modern Mindset: Nigel Brookes on Keeping Businesses Facilities Healthy Over the Christmas Period

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Modern Mindset: Nigel Brookes on Keeping Businesses Facilities Healthy Over the Christmas Period
Adam Cox is in conversation with Nigel Brookes of Dyno Rod, delving into strategies for businesses to sidestep Christmas closures by maintaining effective drainage and plumbing systems. Together, they examine prevalent factors leading to blocked drains, offering insights on proactive measures to keep them unobstructed. Nigel emphasises the significance of having a dependable plumber readily available for emergency situations. https://www.dyno.com/
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Nigel Brookes


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Adam Cox

Modern Mindset: Liam Randall on the UK's Growing Debt Problem

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Modern Mindset: Liam Randall on the UK's Growing Debt Problem
Adam Cox is in conversation with Liam Randall, the Head of Strategy, Insights, and Systems at Debt Free Advice. Together, they delve into the revelations of a recent report shedding light on the severe debt issues prevailing in the UK. Liam sheds light on the prevalent types of debt observed by the service and identifies the demographic most susceptible to these financial challenges. The conversation also touches upon the impactful assistance provided by Debt Free Advice to individuals in 2023. https://debtfreeadvice.com/
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Liam Randall


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Modern Mindset: Anish Mehta on the Digital Tax Transition

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Modern Mindset: Anish Mehta on the Digital Tax Transition
Adam Cox is in conversation with Anish Mehta of APARI to explore the prolonged journey of the tax world into the digital era. Together, they delve into the ways software can ease the burden on individuals during the tax return season. The discussion addresses the reasons behind the procrastination of many in completing their tax returns and identifies the specific individuals who must closely heed the forthcoming changes in tax rules. https://www.apari-digital.com/
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Anish Mehta


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Modern Mindset: Guy Smith on Upcoming Changes to Tax Legislation Around Digital Income

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Modern Mindset: Guy Smith on Upcoming Changes to Tax Legislation Around Digital Income
Adam Cox is in conversation with Guy Smith from Independent Tax, exploring the legal obligation for digital platforms like Airbnb, Etsy, and Vinted to report their sellers' earnings to HMRC starting January 1, 2024. The discussion delves into the specified thresholds for reporting income and the retrospective assessment period that HMRC can undertake. Additionally, Guy provides insights into the steps the public can take if they have concerns about potential tax liabilities or unreported earnings. https://independent-tax.co.uk/
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Guy Smith


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Modern Mindset: Lavanya Bhandari on Mycelium, the Potential Solution for Plastic Pollution

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Modern Mindset: Lavanya Bhandari on Mycelium, the Potential Solution for Plastic Pollution
Adam Cox is in conversation with Lavanya Bhandari, the founder of Ecoroots, delving into alarming data indicating that the average person now consumes 100 microplastics in each meal, a consequence of the significant presence of macro and microplastics in our water sources. Lavanya sheds light on Mycelium, an alternative material, and elucidates the advantages of opting for it over traditional plastic. Additionally, she discusses why the brand is actively seeking more farmers to contribute their agricultural waste to support their cause. https://www.ecoroot.co/
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Lavanya Bhandari


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Modern Mindset: Giles Dickson — Restrictions on Onshore Wind Energy are Contributing to a Rise in Electricity Bills

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Modern Mindset: Giles Dickson — Restrictions on Onshore Wind Energy are Contributing to a Rise in Electricity Bills
Adam Cox is in conversation with Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, exploring the connection between onshore wind restrictions and the escalating electricity bills. The discussion delves into the potential economic advantages of easing these restrictions and examines the associated environmental implications. Giles provides insights into how wind energy can contribute to meeting environmental targets and outlines the necessary steps for the UK to align with these goals. Additionally, the conversation explores the prospect of international collaboration for offshore wind development. https://wind europe.org/
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Giles Dickson


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