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A thinktank has claimed that moving 25,000 civil servants out of London would turbo charge devolution. Policy Exchange say that a more productive and innovative public sector will only be achieved if the new government ends the outdated Sir Humphrey model of Government and puts local people in control. To explain the concept, Steve Clarke (filling in for Nigel Cassidy) and Louise Cooper were joined by Damian Hind, Economic & Social Policy Research Fellow and author of the new Policy Exchange report, 'Delivering Differently'.

Guests: Steve Clarke,Louise Cooper,Damian Hind

Published: Thu 4 August 2016

Stride Gaming PLC, the multi-branded online gaming operator, announced that it has conditionally agreed to acquire certain assets of Tarco Limited, the entire issued share capital of Netboost Media Limited, and the entire issued share capital of 8Ball Games Limited. This will make Stride Gaming the fourth largest online bingo operator in the UK. Eitan Boyd, CEO of Stride Gaming joined the Morning Money team to discuss further.

Guests: Eitan Boyd

Published: Mon 1 August 2016

The number of house loans approved by the British Banker’s Association fell more than expected last month. So with more official mortgage approvals data due out, what can we expect and how's it affecting the mortgage market? Ray Boulger, mortgage expert from the independent mortgage specialists John Charcol, explained.

Guests: Sara Sjölin,Ray Boulger

Published: Fri 29 July 2016

IBM has created a new app to determine whether or not a company's systems have been compromised by cybercriminals. But industry experts say the real threat to companies' cybersecurity is simply worker negligence. Colin Tankard, Managing Director of data security providers Digital Pathways, explained the biggest worries for companies.

Guests: Robert Van Egghen,Colin Tankard

Published: Fri 29 July 2016

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are on the rise, so the debate in central banks is how to tackle digital money. Central banks certainly could enter this market, but would it be the right thing to do? Matt Cox has been hearing from monetary innovation specialist, Garrick Hileman.

Guests: Matt Cox,Garrick Hileman

Published: Thu 28 July 2016

Retail sales volumes have declined more rapidly in July than at any time in the last four years, according to a survey by the CBI. The British Retail Consortium said jobs were being shed in the months leading up to the referendum. To analyse the findings of the survey, Richard Perks, Retail Analyst at Mintel, joined Nigel Cassidy and Paul Sedgwick.

Guests: Paul Sedgwick,Richard Perks

Published: Thu 28 July 2016

It’s a month since the UK voted to leave the EU, and data from the Markit PMI shows that the UK business economy has sunk to its lowest level since April 2009. But what should we make of this? Joe Aldridge has been hearing from Scott Bowman, UK Economist at Capital Economics.

Guests: Joe Aldridge,Scott Bowman

Published: Mon 25 July 2016

A string of possible business projects, including the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, will need to be decided on by new Government Ministers, as Brexit opens up new policy options, including a possible industrial strategy. But what will it look like? James Frayne, a former senior civil servant in government, discussed on Share Radio.

Guests: Paul Sedgwick,James Frayne

Published: Mon 25 July 2016

Share Radio’s Nigel Cassidy catches up with INEOS Group director Tom Crotty about the state of INEOS' operations in the UK at present and the prospects going forwards in the wake of Brexit.

Guests: Tom Crotty

Published: Fri 22 July 2016

The ONS has released its latest data on cybercrime, showing that there have been more than 5.8 million incidents in the last 12 months. One in ten adults have been a victim in the past year, and it's expected that the crime rate is set to double. So whats the impact of such crimes on businesses? Joe Aldridge found out from Charlie McMurdie, Senior Cybercrime Advisor at PwC.

Guests: Joe Aldridge,Charlie McMurdie

Published: Fri 22 July 2016