93-year-old Paula and 47-year-old Alison might seem like unlikely roomates at first, but they're part a homeshare programme which pairs people who need a small amount of help to live independently in their own home with someone who has a housing need and can provide support or companionship. So could this be the answer to help solve a housing crisis and a care crisis at the same time? Georgie investigates with Anna McEwen from Shared Lives Plus.
Guests: Anna McEwen
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This week Matthew Cook visits the UK's first dedicated children's charity, Coram, to find out about their history and the work they do to help vulnerable children in the UK.
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Matthew Cook visits The Passage, London’s largest voluntary sector resource centre for homeless and vulnerable people. Matthew talks to the team to find out how they are helping London's rough sleepers.
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
As the dust settles on George Osborne’s red briefcase - what does the Summer Budget really mean for us and our money? Georgie chats to a whole host of experts to get their thoughts including top businesswoman Gina Miller, property expert Russell Quirk, Mark King, the Editor of MoneyWise Magazine, Becky Harkins from Adzuna, Bill Dodwell from Deloitte, and Sian Hawkins from Women's Aid.
Guests: Gina Miller,Bill Dodwell,Russell Quirk,Becky Harkins,Sian Hawkins,Mark King
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Matthew Cook visits The Thames Reach Employment Academy, a charity that helps thousands of unemployed and economically disadvantaged people find employment, and speaks to some of the key people behind the charity in the first ever episode of Charity Showcase.
Guests: Catherine Parsons
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Nick Peters talks to John Timpson about the Timpson Foundation and the relationship between employers and employees.
Guests: John Timpson
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Chief Executive of Fair Trade International, Harriet Lamb joins Sue to discuss her work and the music in her life.
Guests: Harriet Lamb
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 6:00
Billy Bambrough speaks to Dr Ed Roberts from Imperial College London and Professor Carlos Cueva, about a study published on Scientific Reports by Imperial College London which reports that Testosterone and Cortisol destabilise financial markets by making traders take more risks.
Guests: Dr Ed Roberts,Carlos Cueva
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 6:00
Alex Stevanovic reports on the economical benefits of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship. He speaks to restaurant owners and hotel staff as well Helen Clark Bell of Love Wimbledon, Stephen Alambritis of Merton Council and Johnny Perkins, Head of Corporate Communications at The All England Club.
Guests: Helen Clark Bell,Johnny Perkins,Stephen Alambritis
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Marc Shoffman and Rita Lobo talk to Christine Allen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Christian Aid, about Climate change.
Guests: Christine Allen
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