Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Sue Dougan is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. On the agenda today, they discuss the big story from America. Donald Trump has beaten Hilary Clinton to become the 45 President. But how that impacted the markets? Ed and Sue mull over the affects on the global economy and stocks and shares. Elsewhere, Tesco Bank has finally repaid £2.5 million which had been stolen from 9,000 hacked accounts. Plus, the number of households switching their energy supplier hit a three-year high in October. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
The number of workers taking claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination to employment tribunals has slumped since charges came into force. That's according to trade body, TUC. The group says the number of workers filing such cases had fallen from 16,000 a month to 7,000 since the fees were introduced in 2013. This included a large reduction in cases on sexism, racism and disability. To find out more, Sue Dougan spoke to Ed Stacey, Head of Employment at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Guests: Ed Stacey
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
What causes you to get stressed? Running late, traffic jams and health problems mean Brits spend two hours and 11 minutes of every day feeling stressed. That amounts to more than 15 hours a week, 33 days of each year and six months over the average adult lifetime. But just how bad is stress for our health? To find out, Sue Dougan spoke to Alison Cullen, nutritional therapist and education manager for A.Vogel.
Guests: Alison Cullen
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
New research found modern day financial pressures are forcing people of all ages to risk their future by putting pension saving on the back burner. It found that nearly a quarter of under-40s don't save into a pension due to debts. To find out more about this worrying report, our reporter, Tom Hill, spoke to Vince Smith Hughes, retirement expert at Prudential.
Guests: Vince Smith Hughes
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Sue Dougan is joined in the studio by Hannah Maundrell, editor in chief of money.co.uk. Today they discuss the big story of the day, that we owe an average of £30,000 each in household debt, mainly built up through mortgages and credit debt. Elsewhere, it's bad news for customers with Tesco Bank, as the firm had to halt online payments for current account holders after thousands were affected by fraudsters. Plus, an overhaul of the power grid system in the UK could save you £90 a year. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Hannah Maundrell
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This week Sue is joined by Philip Reicherstorfer, founder of Counter at Vauxhall Arches. Following a successful career in the City, Philip decided to follow in the footsteps of his parents, who worked in the hospitality industry in his native Germany, and set up his own restaurant in Vauxhall. Philip talks to Sue about his life, his career and the musical influences that have inspired him along the way.
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This week Sue is joined by Tom Hurley, CEO and founder of the Social Superstore. The start-up was conceived in 2012 to allow people to set up their own online store in a cost-free and safe environment. Four years on, the firm now employs more than 20 people and has secured the support of Baroness Mone OBE, the UK government’s small business tsar. Tom talks to Sue about his life, his career and his musical influences.
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This week Sue is joined by Richard Dodgson, owner, founder and creative director of Timebased Events, which he set up 20 years ago. The company designs creative events for brands in the UK, Europe and Asia, including the GQ Men of the Year Awards. He talks to Sue about his life and career and his musical influences.
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Original Broadcast: Share Food with Sainsbury's Magazine
This week Sue and Leah Hislop, food director at Sainsbury’s Magazine, meet Emily Dobbs, who's just set up a new Sri Lankan pop up restaurant in London, and food writer and judge Prue Leith on getting married at 76 and her new career as a novelist. And they sample some Sheppy's cider as the company marks its 200th birthday. Plus, Rita meets Eatfirst and samples their new brunch delivery service.
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Sue Dougan is joined by Rachel Springall, personal finance expert at moneyfacts.co.uk. Today they discuss Sir Philip Green's upcoming meeting with the pensions regulator as well as the news a third of people get poor or no mobile phone reception at home. Plus how self driving cars could become the future of motoring. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Rachel Springall
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