In March, rising food and fuel prices pushed UK consumer inflation to 2.3 percent. But, inflation for small businesses rose to 3.2 percent - the highest rate for 8 years. That's according to Barclays' Small Business Cost Index. Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Ian Rand, CEO of Barclays Business Banking, to find out more.
Guests: Sara Macham,Ian Rand
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Today we're talking about getting on the property ladder with the team from Equifax. But according to research by YouGov and Equifax the prospects for younger generations to get their own home aren't looking good. Nearly half of 16-24 year olds think they can't get onto the property ladder without financial support from their parents and grandparents.
Guests: Lisa Hardstaff,Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Listen Again: Share Radio Morning
Three quarters of young people feel locked-out of jobs in the UK. But despite the challenges in employment, nurturing homegrown talent could prove key in the post-Brexit economy. To find out more about the scale of the problem, Sophie Livingstone, Chief Executive at youth and social action charity, City Year UK, joined Share Radio Morning.
Guests: Sophie Livingstone
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
It seems everyday we encounter difficulties that can affect our work. But what about when a difficulty - either in life or at the office - becomes a full-blown crisis? How can we overcome and survive it? Georgie was joined in the studio by Andrew Kinder, co-author of The Crisis Book.
Guests: Andrew Kinder
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Original Broadcast: Listen Again: Share Radio Morning
Brexit and Article 50 has left households worried about the pound in their pocket. Research shows almost half of households are concerned that exiting the EU will harm their disposable income. Scottish Friendly’s savings expert Calum Bennie explained.
Guests: Calum Bennie
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Georgie Frost is joined by food entrepreneurs Natasha Cooke and Lucy Pedder to discuss their latest venture- a restaurant that's bringing back traditional British cuisine- named Lupins.
Guests: Lucy Pedder,Natasha Cooke
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
This week Kantar Worldpanel released its latest grocery market figures revealing new highs for discount retailers Aldi and Lidl whilst many of the big established firms struggle. For consumers inflation seems to be taking a toll with food prices up 2.3% and expected to rise. To talk through the findings Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to Head of Retail and Consumer Insight Fraser McKevitt.
Guests: Tom Hill,Fraser McKevitt
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Georgie and the Moneywise team look at how to avoid getting trapped on an expensive mortgage tariff and run through the UK's worst paying savings accounts. Plus we get the results of the Moneywise Easter taste test.
Guests: Adam Williams,Gary Adams
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Georgie's joined this week by Money Saving Expert consumer writer Megan French to discuss contactless card fraud and what the new tax year changes mean for you.
Guests: Megan French
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The UK's social care system is at breaking point, and for those delivering care to loved ones, the emotional impact is huge. To find out more about the emotional toll of being a carer, Georgie spoke to Adam Pike, CEO and co-founder of SuperCarers.
Guests: Adam Pike
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