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Georgie Frost is joined by Russell Quirk, CEO of online estate agent eMoov. Today they discuss calls for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners to switch off their phones over safety risks as well as the news of another round of strikes on Southern Rail. Plus should rich pensioners leave money to their grandchildren to help them onto the property ladder? All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Russell Quirk
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Georgie Frost is joined on the line by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss an investigation which has found Royal Mail has been responsible for delivering fraud letters as well as the news mobile phone companies are scrapping charges for switching networks. Plus how homeowners cashing in on Airbnb could be breaching their leases. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Hannah Maundrell
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This week financial journalists Lindsay Cook and Anne Caborn take on landlords letting out properties with low energy efficiency ratings- new legislation may mean they have to start making improvements to get up to scratch. Plus we find out why airlines are being awarded the Sucker Punch this week and negotiate the topic of pocket money.
Guests: Lindsay Cook,Anne Caborn
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Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share's Senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the latest figures on the labour market as well as the rising number of rental properties now being put on Airbnb. Plus is it time for workplaces to change their attitudes towards tattoos? All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Georgie Frost is joined by Sara Benwell, Digital Editor of Pensions Insight and Engaged Investor. Today they discuss the latest allegations facing MasterCard over unlawfully high fees as well as the upcoming Autumn Statement from Chancellor Philip Hammond. Plus are major mobile phone companies dominating the airwaves to stifle competition? All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Sara Benwell
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Georgie Frost is joined by independent money expert Martyn James. Today they look at the Competition and Markets Authority's calls for a technological revolution from high street banks. Staying with banking there are also fears of a further cut in interest rates which dropped to 0.25% last week. Meanwhile housing chairty Shelter have suggested working families in England are so stretched financially that one in three couldn't afford to pay their rent or mortgage.
Guests: Martyn James
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New research released today exposes the bad behaviour of tenants and landlords. Law firm Slate and Gordon have observed a significant increase in complaints from both tenants and landlords in recent times. Georgie speaks with Samantha Blackburn @SlaterGordonUK
Guests: Samantha Blackburn
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