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This week financial journalists Vix Layton and Lindsay Cook take on the banks charging more on overdrafts than pay day loan companies as well as looking at the use of friend referral offers. Plus why white goods are getting the sucker punch awards this week.

Guests: Vix Leyton,Lindsay Cook

Published: Tue 18 October 2016

Sarah Pennells is joined in the studio by Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com. Today they discuss the average fall in pay for self-employed workers as well as the growing cost of online fraud. Plus why fashion sales have suffered their worst decline in seven years. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Guests: Kevin Pratt

Published: Tue 18 October 2016

Consumer confidence has grown in parts of the UK, hitting five year highs post-Brexit. But the figures aren't clear cut as consumer sentiment is being weighed on by the mostly "remain voting" London staying pessimistic. Has Brexit negatively affected some areas of the country economically whilst favouring others? Share Radio's Matt Cox has been speaking to Julian Jessop, Chief Global Economist at Capital Economics.

Guests: Matt Cox,Julian Jessop

Published: Tue 18 October 2016

New data indicates the UK's fashion sector has suffered its sharpest decline this year since the financial crisis. The report from research group Kantar Worldpanel shows sales in the market encompassing clothing, footwear and accessories has fallen for four consecutive months. So why the steep decline, and will the situation improve as we move into the Christmas period? Matt Cox has been speaking to Glen Tooke, Consumer Insight Director at Kantar Worldpanel, to find out.

Guests: Matt Cox,Glen Tooke

Published: Tue 18 October 2016

Ed Bowsher is joined by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss the latest figures for retail spending as well as looking at a new government scheme to safeguard members of failed pension funds. Plus why parents are increasingly struggling to put aside savings for their children. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Guests: Hannah Maundrell

Published: Mon 17 October 2016

Sarah looks at the best options for travel currency, and where to look for the best holiday deals. Sh'es joined in this endeavour by Andy Webb of Be Clever With Your Cash, and Mirror Finance Journalist James Andrews.

Guests: Andy Webb,James Andrews

Published: Sat 15 October 2016

Sarah covers the basics about stock markets, clears up some jargon, looks at different fund types and explains how and where you should open an Isa. Her guests today are Young Money Champion James Connington, Moneywise writer Tom Wilson and Richard Stone from the Share Centre.

Guests: James Connington,Tom Wilson,Richard Stone

Published: Sat 15 October 2016

Sarah and her guests Clare Jefferies from HomeInstead, Janet Davies of Symponia and Bill Calderbank, Chairman of the Society of Later Lafe Advisers. consider the pros and cons of senior care at home and residential care, what the costs and how to fund it, and the responsibilities and financial burdens on family members.

Guests: Clare Jefferies,Janet Davies,Bill Calderbank

Published: Sat 15 October 2016

This week, Sarah is joined by Kelly Eroglu from the Reduced Grub website, Jordon Cox "The Coupon Kid" at Money Saving Expert, and Steph Poulson from Wowcher, to look at where to get the best deals, discounts and freebies online and in store, and how to keep abreast of the latest offers.

Guests: Jordon Cox,Steph Poulson,Kelly Eroglu

Published: Sat 15 October 2016

This week on Share Food, Sue Dougan and Sarah Alcock explore the peculiar world of "hygge" Scandinavian Comfort Food, Rita Lobo takes a look at Maltese cuisine, star chef Rosemary Shrager and British Bake Off marketing manager Joanna Shaw, to atalk about the show's growing popularity, and finally Paulo de Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën open the doors to their Italian restaurant, Margot, in Covent Garden.

Guests: Sarah Alcock

Published: Sat 15 October 2016