Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Nearly six in every ten Britons say they’re worried about their financial future, and one in four have no savings at all. At the same time, new research suggests the public is looking back at past economic decisions with fresh scrutiny — with two-thirds now saying Gordon Brown made a mistake in selling off a large portion of the UK’s gold reserves. With gold prices now at record highs and economic uncertainty continuing, the question of how the UK manages its wealth and whether it got it wrong in the past is back in focus. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Head of Research at GoldCore, Jan Skoyles.
Guests: Jan Skoyles
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A new survey of those aged 55+ who have organised a funeral in the last 5 years has revealed that families across the country still want meaningful, personalised ceremonies for their loved ones — despite a continued rise in unattended direct cremations. As we mark Dying Matters Awareness Week, experts are suggesting that a lack of planning and openness about death in the UK is causing a barrier. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this further is Hugh Longland, Managing Director of the Westerleigh Group.
Guests: Hugh Longland
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As Rosacea Awareness Month approaches this April, experts are warning that many people may be misreading the signs of their skin. Facial redness is one of the most common concerns in the UK, yet it remains widely misunderstood. While Rosacea affects around one in ten people, not all redness signals a chronic condition — and in many cases, everyday triggers or skincare habits could be to blame. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Marie Troughton a UK-based Medical Relationships & Clinical Services Education Manager for Clinique.
Guests: Marie Troughton
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A report has been launched by Sciensus exploring how at-home care could be the future of a resilient NHS. It allows for complex treatment, such as chemotherapy and dialysis, to be delivered in our living rooms. Experts are suggesting this could be an ideal solution for those facing the hidden costs of attending regular hospital appointments and a postcode lottery of quality of care. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this further is Christian Tucat, Chief Executive Officer at Sciensus.
Guests: Christian Tucat
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Homelessness is a crisis that needs no introduction, but leading homelessness charity Porchlight is highlighting the problem that “hidden homelessness” plays across the UK. This refers to the large number of people who aren’t supported because they don’t fit the usual stereotypes. Whether that’s because they’re staying on a friend’s sofa, sleeping in their cars or have isolated themselves for protection, finding and getting these people the support they need is a challenge that charities and support networks are having to tackle. Joining us to talk more about hidden homelessness and the support that is out there for people is Sarah Mills from the homeless charity Porchlight.
Guests: Sarah Mills
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New research reveals Brits are redefining ageing — focusing less on appearance and more on how they feel, from energy levels to long-term health. But despite this shift, many admit they’ve ignored their health in the past, and younger people are already feeling the pressures of ageing. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Alan Graves, founder and Clinical Research Advisor at DoNotAge.
Guests: Alan Graves
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HMRC is urging self-employed workers and landlords to prepare for one of the biggest changes to the tax system in years. Under the Government’s 'Making Tax Digital' programme, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers will soon be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC, with the rollout starting on 6th April 2026 for those earning over £50,000. As the thresholds fall over the following years, millions more people — including those with side hustles or online income — could eventually fall within the new reporting rules. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is accountant and UK tax expert at HaysMac, Graeme Privett.
Guests: Graeme Privett
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CEO of Estatesearch (specialists in bereavement legal services) Jonathan Upton comments on the NS&I debacle and further lost money as follows: “This is just the tip of the iceberg. More than £33 billion has effectively become ‘lost’ in UK financial institutions, with only a fraction recovered over the past decade. Without more proactive asset searches by legal firms and stronger tracing efforts from financial institutions, this growing problem is leaving billions disconnected from their rightful owners.” Jonathan, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, has over two decades in the industry now, specifically dealing with estate assets after a bereavement. He's calling for financial institutions to undertake enhanced tracing exercises to follow customers who have changed providers or died to ensure assets are rightfully repatriated, and for legal firms can undertake Financial Profile searches or asset searches to establish the full extent of a person’s estate when they pass away so that assets can be passed on to the rightful beneficiaries.
Guests: Jonathan Upton
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The UK’s tax system is set for a major shake-up as the Government rolls out 'Making Tax Digital'. From the 6th April 2026, around 850,000 sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 will move away from annual selfassessment and instead keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. New research suggests awareness of the reforms remains mixed ahead of the rollout. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Stuart Miller, Director of Public Policy & Tech Research.
Guests: Stuart Miller
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Chronic kidney disease is often a silent condition, but its effects can be serious. What many people don’t realise is that kidney health is also an overlooked cardiovascular risk factor. Because symptoms may not appear early on, chronic kidney disease frequently goes undetected. That’s why awareness and simple testing through your GP can be so important to help prevent premature cardiovascular disease deaths. Rory McGowan is joined by Fiona Loud to discuss this further.
Guests: Fiona Loud
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