Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 8:00
New research shows that the vast majority of people would never consider a career in the construction industry, and this could lead to a future shortfall of workers, especially post-Brexit. Naomi Chatterley from leading European specialist supplier to construction SIG Distribution discussed what this research means for the UK.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Naomi Chatterley
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
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. Morning Money spoke to Bruce Davis, joint MD of green investment company Abundance, to find out more.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Bruce Davis
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Georgie Frost is joined by financial planner David Braithwaite from Citrus Financial. Today they discuss allegations the governor of the Bank of England over-egged economic warnings over Brexit as well as future predictions for house prices. Plus with the ongoing controversy over Sports Direct they look at the rise of zero hour contracts. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: David Braithwaite
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
Shiona Davies, Director of the UK’s largest independent research consultancy BDRC, talks to the Morning Money team on the latest BDRC SME Finance Monitor.
Guests: Louise Cooper,Shiona Davies
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss calls to limit further increases to the minimum wage as well as the continuing rise in PPI complaints. Plus they look at the new iPhone 7 unveiled today. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
With economic growth set to propel more than 90% of the world's population into the so-called "consumer class" by 2020, a new report from HSBC Commercial Banking suggests companies should start preparing today to meet the wants and needs of tomorrow's customer. The co-author of that report Paul Flatters, from futures consultancy Trajectory, joined the Morning Money team to talk about the research.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Flatters
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This week financial journalists Lindsay Cook and Anne Caborn take on credit. We find out which bank has earned the Golden Gloves this week. Plus how to negotiate pub rounds and splitting restaurant bills.
Guests: Lindsay Cook,Anne Caborn
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Original Broadcast: Your Money Your Rights
Despite the fears around Brexit the latest stats suggest the referendum decision has had little impact on our shopping habits. In fact consumer confidence bounced back in August as we abandoned our plans to save. So just how confident are the public in their finances and should we be more cautious?
Guests: Lisa Hardstaff,Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Vix Leyton from cashback site Quidco.com. Today they discuss Sports Direct's decision to guarantee hours to workers on zero-hours contracts as well as the gender disparity in pay increases. Plus why complaints about payday loans have more than tripled in the first six months of the year. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Vix Leyton
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 6:00
Figures from Barclaycard reveal consumer spending in August reached a 13-month high of 4.2%, as warmer weather prompted shoppers to splash out on clothes and entertainment. It conflicts with BRC data however, which showed that consumers cut back on spending. So which to believe? Paul Lockstone, Managing Director at Barclaycard, offered his views.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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