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The News Review: RBS and Natwest are to close almost 160 branches due to 400% increase in online and mobile banking

Georgie Frost

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning

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Georgie Frost was joined by Andy Webb from Be Clever with Your Cash this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed how hundreds of jobs will be lost following a decision to close almost 160 RBS and NatWest branches. Plus they look into why the UK is almost bottom of a European league table for maternity leave, ranking 22 out of 24. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Guests: Andy Webb


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Should all police personnel be allowed to carry guns, following the Westminster terror attack?

Georgie Frost

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning

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Georgie Frost was joined by Ryan Heath Senior correspondent at POLITICO Europe to look at some of the biggest political stories of the day. More details are emerging about the Westminster attack. What are the latest developments? The attack in London came a year after the Brussels terror attack. How did Brussels bounce back from this and what can London learn from Brussels? Questions have been raised about security after it emerged a ministerial bodyguard shot Khalid Masood dead outside parliament. Firstly, there's the argument as to whether all police personnel should carry guns. Secondly, was there an intelligence failing here?

Guests: Ryan Heath


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What's the market reaction to Trump failing to repeal and replace Obamacare?

Georgie Frost

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning

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Nigel Cassidy joined Georgie Frost to discuss the main market headlines of the morning, starting with Donald Trump failing to convince enough of his own party representatives to back him in his attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare - his predecessor's legislation to expand healthcare provision. Plus despite Friday being a quiet day for company announcements, we've heard from Smiths Group.

Guests: Nigel Cassidy


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Will the London Stock Exchange look sparse of European companies post-Brexit?

Nigel Cassidy

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast

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What is the future looking like for European firms listed on the London Stock Exchange post-Brexit? Will it be sparse of European companies? Nigel Cassidy was joined by Gianpiero Lotito, CEO & Co-Founder of FacilityLive, and Founding Member of the European Tech Alliance to discuss further.

Guests: Gianpiero Lotito


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Trump wants a do-or-die vote to repeal Obamacare

Nigel Cassidy

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast

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Last night was the scheduled vote on the Trump administration's proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act or more widely known as Obamacare. It didn't go well for Trump, he couldn't get enough Republican backing. And what is the market reaction to this turn of events? Joining Nigel Cassidy to discuss is John Hardy, Head of FX Strategy at Saxo Bank.

Guests: John Hardy


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'The scale of the threat to the British mainland is factored lower than the IRA in the 70s,' says Josh Lowe

Nigel Cassidy

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast

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Following the horrific terror attacks in nearly a decade on Westminster on Wednesday, Nigel Cassidy was joined by Newsweek's European Politics reporter, Josh Lowe to discuss the latest developments. Also on the agenda was discussion about Sir Richard Branson calling for a second EU referendum. The Virgin founder, who supported the remain campaign, says the result of June's vote is "one of the saddest things that has happened" to both the UK and Europe.

Guests: Josh Lowe


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Market Wrap: Next shares jump despite worst profits in eight years

Steve Clarke

Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show

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On the latest Market Wrap, Next saw first fall in annual profits in almost a decade, warning that 2017 will be "another tough year". Plus, Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent has said that UK exporters are enjoying a "sweet spot" because of the weak sterling. Share Radio's Steve Clarke was joined by Rachel Winter, Senior Investment Manager at Killick & Co., and Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.

Guests: Rachel Winter,Ed Bowsher


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UK retail sales rise 3.7% in February

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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UK retail sales enjoyed a better February compared to a year earlier rising 3.7%, though sales in the three months to February were down 1.5% compared to the previous quarter. Plus, Bank of England's Deputy Governor of Monetary Policy said the weak pound is creating a temporary "sweet spot" for UK exporters. Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Ben Gutteridge, Head of Fund Research at Brewin Dolphin.

Guests: Ben Gutteridge


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Balancing security and civil liberties post Westminster attack

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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London is putting together the pieces of Wednesday's terror attack - so far we know four people have died and 29 were injured, IS has claimed the British-born attacker as one of its own. But how did the attacker move from the periphery to terrorist so quickly? Tim Evans, professor of business and political economy at Middlesex University, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more on the story.

Guests: Tim Evans


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Next investors are being 'paid to wait'

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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High Street retailer Next has announced its first fall in profits for eight years, but shares were stronger on the back of dividend news. Plus haulage company Eddie Stobart plans to float on AIM, Ted Baker results and gaming company GVC, behind foxybingo, increases its dividend. Richard Hunter, head of research at Wilson King Investment Management, went through the day's biggest financial stories.

Guests: Richard Hunter


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