Original Broadcast: Ed's Macro-Economic View
What might economic life outside of the E.U. in the event of Brexit look like? The think tank, Open Europe, says the referendum campaign has not adequately addressed this so far. Open Europe says it will be neither apocalypse nor utopia. They say there will be a short term shock followed by the potential for long term prosperity if liberal economic policies are followed. On the line is Stephen Booth, Co-Director of Open Europe.
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Ed Bowsher, Share’s personal finance expert, joins Georgie in the studio for a look at the big stories of the day #TESCO profits #Energy prices #PPI #BuyToLet #rents rise
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
Sellers and publishers from across the UK are gathering to discuss all things book-related at the London Book Fair. But how is the climate when it comes down to selling physical books and digital copies? Matt Cox spoke to independent bookseller Mark Thornton and bestselling author James Craig, who explained how they operate in the world of bookselling and how recent trends have affected them.
Guests: Matt Cox,Mark Thornton,James Craig
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 8:00
Jack Sommers, of The Huffington Post, discusses the latest in the world of politics. Among the topics covered, Jack discusses the MPs publishing their tax returns, the return of David Miliband to British politics and mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan, who exclusively told The Huffington Post that Zac Goldsmith’s divisive campaign is putting Muslims off taking part In politics.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Jack Sommers
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
Arguments have been made for and against leaving the EU on a political and economic basis, but what about an ecological one? An EU Referendum debate due to take place will look at the environmental impact of a Brexit. Matt Cox spoke to Martin Harper, the Director of Conservation at UK charity the RSPB, who explained natures relationship with politics and how the system currently works.
Guests: Matt Cox,Martin Harper
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Ed Bowsher, Share’s personal finance expert, joins Georgie in the studio for a look at the big stories of the day #tax law #pensioners #retail #spending #banks
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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From Libya to Daesh, and the debate over the future of Trident, there always seems to be money for war. But are there better ways to spend it? Marc Shoffman speaks to Andrew Smith, from the Campaign Against Arms Trade, looks at whether action against military spending is necessary, while Shuaghan Dolan, from Conscience, explores how the government could deal with global issues such as Isis. Reverend Mark Woods, contributing editor of Christian Today, also explains whether you are pacifist if you are religious.
Guests: Andrew Smith,Shuaghan Dolan,Reverend Mark Woods
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Original Broadcast: Listen Again: Serious Money with Claer Barrett
Our final treat this afternoon is to join up with the Financial Times for Serious Money with Claer Barrett. Claer is Personal Finance Editor of the FT and edits tomorrows 'FT Money' part of the bumper saturday edition of the paper.
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On today's show, consumer affairs editor Lee Boyce and personal finance editor Rachel Rickard Straus from the award winning This Is Money join Georgie to discuss their new tax year's resolutions, the abysmal ISA rates on offer, a widening generation gap, and those nosey neighbours peeking over the fence. Presented in partnership with NS&I
Guests: Rachel Rickard-Straus,Lee Boyce
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 8:00
London has again been announced as the world's top financial centre. In the Global Financial Centres Index ratings, London just pipped New York to the number one spot. So what makes the City the best place for finance? Matt Cox spoke to Adrian Lowcock, Head of Investment at Axa Wealth.
Guests: Matt Cox,Adrian Lowcock
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