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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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Georgie Frost is joined by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the falling price of sterling as it reaches a 31 year low as well as the news of a new round of strikes from Southern Rail. Plus the growing popularity of a shift towards a cashless society. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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How much pocket money should children get? We're hearing the average is £7.55 for 8 to 11 year-olds and £9.01 for 12 to 16 year-olds. But when should children start getting money and how can it be used to teach them about finance?
Guests: Lisa Hardstaff,Russell Winnard
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Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com. Today they discuss today's ruling on fracking as well as the Bank of England's latest admission it was too pessimistic about the impact of the Brexit referendum vote. Plus the news alcohol is now so cheap it's possible to buy 13 pints for the price of a cinema ticket. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Kevin Pratt
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Consumer writer Megan French talks us through keeping down the cost of bills and what consumer rights we have to return products. Plus a roundup of the best deals from Money Saving Expert.
Guests: Megan French
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Georgie Frost is joined by private client solicitor Angharad Lynn from Veale Wabrough Vizards. Today they discuss flexible working hours and which groups have access to them as well as the risks faced by the thousands of pensioners who have withdrawn cash lump sums from their pensions. Plus why network providers are urging those in areas with weak signal to opt out of their contracts. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Angharad Lynn
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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 by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss Philip Hammond's speech today at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham plus news of planned strikes on Virgin Trains East Coast over job cuts. Plus would you pay £17.50 for the chance to jump airport security queues? All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Hannah Maundrell
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Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the troubles facing Deutsche Bank as shares fall to a new record low as well as the new rise in the minimum wage for young workers. Plus the news British Airways is scrapping free in-flight meals. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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It's time for our weekly slot with Money Saving Expert. This week personal finance writer Sam McFaul talks us through the advantages of paying by card over cash. Plus the usual roundup of the best deals of the week from Money Saving Expert.
Guests: Sam McFaul
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