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According to research by business banking market research and analysis firm, East & Partners, four-fifths of Britain's major companies have taken steps to hedge against the risk that a vote to leave the European Union will knock more than 10% off the value of sterling. In contrast, 83% of small and medium-sized firms think sterling will be unharmed by a vote for Brexit. Simon Kleine is the Head of Client Services at East & Partners, and he discussed the findings.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Simon Kleine

Published: Wed 11 May 2016

We begin with a clip of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaking after his victory in Indiana over rival Hillary Clinton, as they slug it out for the Democratic nomination in the US presidential elections. Although Mrs Clinton as good as has the top prize in her pocket, Mr Sanders has refused to make life easy for her. Despite trailing by an average of seven points in opinion polls and losing bigger states on the east coast, his latest victory shows that he still appeals to disaffected mid-west voters. So...does Bernie Sanders have any further rabbits to pull from a hat...or could Hilary Clinton yet outfox him by inviting him onto her ticket as her running mate? In the studio is Jeff Faux, author of The Servant Economy and founder of the "Economic Policy Institute in Washington", and Professor John Weeks, Share Radio's regular economics commentator.

Published: Tue 10 May 2016

Joining Georgie Frost today on the Consuming Issues News Review, Simon McCulloch Director of Insurance, comparethemarket.com. Top on the agenda, business and the EU, workers and Brexit, pensions, retail sales and construction workers. Consuming Issues goes out with Georgie Frost every day from 9 to 12 on Share Radio

Guests: Simon McCulloch

Published: Tue 10 May 2016

Companies have switched to filling jobs with temporary staff as they await the outcome of the European Union referendum, according to a monthly jobs report from the REC and Markit. Tom Hadley, Director of Policy at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, joined Sarah Lowther and Chris Bailey to talk about the report.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Tom Hadley

Published: Tue 10 May 2016

Ahead of an international corruption summit being hosted by David Cameron in London this week, the Head of Campaigns at ActionAid UK, Murray Worthy, joined Sarah Lowther and Chris Bailey. ActionAid has been campaigning for the reform of global tax rules to tackle tax dodging in the world's poorest countries.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Murray Worthy

Published: Tue 10 May 2016

Is the frothy housing market finally starting to come off? Well, that's what Lender Halifax is saying in a new report showing UK house prices fell by a greater than expected 0.8 per cent last month. Georgie speaks to James Lockett from the online estate agent eMoov.co.uk

Guests: James Lockett

Published: Mon 9 May 2016

The UK's housing market isn't functioning like it should, with too few affordable properties for sale or rent. As well as that, the market is vulnerable to shocks and political pressure, like the London mayoral election results and Brexit. Ryan Prince is VP at Realstar, a private renting company, and he gives his take on the state of the market.

Guests: Rachel Winter,Ryan Prince

Published: Mon 9 May 2016

Nick Peters speaks to Debbie Morrison of ISBA, which represents British advertisers, about how advertising agencies must be much more transparent in their dealings with brands. Nick also discusses with Ian Barber, of Advertising Association, that the industry needs to persuade society of the value advertising delivers, to counter growing public and political mistrust. While, Marketing Week Magazine journalist, Mindi Chahal looks at the reasons why UK companies lag behind their US counterparts when it comes to customer service.

Guests: Debbie Morrison,Ian Barber,Mindi Chahal

Published: Sun 8 May 2016

Sacha Romanovitch joins Sue Dougan for this week's Track Record. As the first female CEO of Grant Thornton, Sacha looks back at her career and explains why her family values are so important and keep her grounded in her work life. She talks to Sue about her favourite songs that paved her career path.

Guests: Sacha Romanovitch

Published: Sat 7 May 2016

If you're self-employed and need to set up a pension, where do you start? Sarah Pennells looks at a recent report published by Royal London with former Pensions Minister Steve Webb, currently Director of Policy at pensions and life insurance provider Royal London. Paul Allington founder and head of The Code Guy, gives his own account of setting up his pension, while Claire Walsh, Chartered Financial Planner and Head of Advice at Unbiased, gives advice on how to set up a pension plan. Sarah discusses whether the new Lifetime ISA can also help people set their pension.

Guests: Steve Webb,Paul Allington,Claire Walsh

Published: Sat 7 May 2016