Making Tax Digital is now well underway for the first wave of sole traders and landlords, but new research suggests many are finding it more demanding than they expected. The findings come as HMRC prepares to bring in more than a million more sole traders and landlords from next April, and the second quarterly update deadline approaches on 7th November. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss the findings, and what listeners can do to prepare, is Rob Thomson, Head of Tax and Planning at Affinia.
Guests: Rob Thomson
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September was Urology Awareness Month, and new research suggests bladder and bowel health remains one of the topics people still find hardest to talk about. A study of over 2,000 UK adults found people are more comfortable discussing their finances, or even their mental health and their weight. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss the findings, and how people can feel more confident seeking help, is Registered General Nurse Louise Heelan, an incontinence expert from Ontex.
Guests: Louise Heelan
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Last week was Small Business Advice Week, a chance to celebrate the thousands of local small businesses and SMEs who are the backbone of the UK economy. It’s a chance to tell the stories of those who have taken that leap and started their own business, and to talk about their journey and the work they do for their community. Rory McGowan is joined by Matthew Wilde from SWIG Finance, a company that supports small businesses across the South West.
Guests: Matthew Wilde
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
In the 95 Years since the UK left the Gold Standard, we’ve seen the highs and lows of an economic system based on governmental trust. There are avenues out there for the 'Average Joe' to beat inflation and get more bang for his buck when saving, but over 2 in 5 Brits admit that they didn’t save a penny last year. So why isn’t the UK investing? Joining Rory McGowan is Laurence Chard, CEO of Chards, one of the oldest and most established family-run bullion and coin dealers in the UK.
Guests: Laurence Chard
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Last week we marked the International Day of Sign Languages — and 75 years since the founding of the World Federation of the Deaf. But deaf people’s access to British Sign Language interpreters remains largely down to chance, and whether piecemeal funding has found its way to them. Joining Rory McGowan to talk about what needs to change, and what he’s doing to change it, is James Bailey, the Director of Service Delivery at Convo UK.
Guests: James Bailey
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
The UK is leading the world in genomic medicine, but turning complex DNA data into actual treatments has traditionally required rare specialist panels often reserved for elite private clinics. Now, a new partnership between the NHS and AI oncology pioneer Astron Health is breaking down those barriers, making world-class personalised second opinions and global clinical trial matching free to every patient the lab serves. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this major development is Ben Whately, the Co-Founder & CEO of Astron Health.
Guests: Ben Whately
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
New research from Nutracheck reveals that many women are quietly putting their own nutrition needs last as they juggle work, family, and the demands of daily life. Some are even going so far as to eat leftovers from their family’s plates, rather than making something for themselves. It’s no surprise then that many are turning to weight-loss medication — but without proper support, it can end up being even worse for their overall well-being. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Emma White, Nutrition Lead at Nutracheck, the UK's leading calorie and nutrition tracking app.
Guests: Emma White
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It’s been a month since the landmark Renters’ Rights Act banned no-fault evictions, but new data shows widespread confusion is still leaving tenants in the dark. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this and more is Eddie Hooker, CEO of mydeposits.
Guests: Eddie Hooker
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
New research suggests Brits are choosing to live in the moment in 2026, rather than save for the future. The data from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines shows guest numbers are up, and more and more people are exploring the idea of solo travel. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is the Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen, Doug Glenwright.
Guests: Doug Glenwright
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
New research by The Royal Mint suggests that many of us are feeling anxious about our finances, with concerns about global instability and the cost of living leading a third of us to reflect on the money we could have made from precious metals like gold and silver. Despite gold’s value rising by around 128% in the last five years, most people still keep their savings in a bank account rather than precious metals. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss the findings is Stuart O’Reilly from The Royal Mint.
Guests: Stuart O'Reilly
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