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For weeks, we kept hearing that the dearth of mergers and deals would end once the Brexit vote uncertainty was behind us. So how does the deal making world feel now, and what happens next? Kirsty Wilson, Global Research Editor at Mergermarket, joined Share Radio Morning Money to offer an insight into the world of M&A.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Kirsty Wilson

Published: Mon 27 June 2016

Colin Bloom, Presenter of Share Politics, joined Nigel Cassidy and Chris Bailey to bring the latest from Westminster as David Cameron announced his resignation. What does it mean, was it expected and who’s next in line?

Guests: Chris Bailey,Colin Bloom

Published: Fri 24 June 2016

The Women’s Engineering Society is celebrating National Women in Engineering Day. The UK has less than 10% of female engineering professionals, the lowest percentage in Europe. James Brydges has been hearing from Anusha Shah, Technical Director at the US based technical professional services firm, Jacobs, to find out why young women have not been keen to go for a career in the industry.

Guests: James Brydges,Anusha Shah

Published: Thu 23 June 2016

With the results of the forthcoming EU referendum seemingly on a knife-edge, the Institute of Economic Affairs has published a report outlining the best way to maximise economic freedom whatever the outcome. Ryan Bourne, Head of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs, spoke about this further.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Ryan Bourne

Published: Wed 22 June 2016

It’s World Productivity Day and Leesman, the largest measure of workplace effectiveness, can reveal the biggest workplace and productivity inhibitors, including noise, natural light, temperature, air quality, not having enough space, and even the provision of tea and coffee! Chris Moriarty, Director of Leesman, joined to discuss the findings.

Guests: Chris Moriarty

Published: Mon 20 June 2016

Uber launched their food delivery service in London on Thursday. UberEATS is being tested in the centre of the capital, allowing users to use Uber to order food for delivery from over 150 restaurants. But is this stretch beyond their original car-booking service smart? Matt Cox spoke to tech consultant and journalist, Chris Green, to find out more.

Guests: Matt Cox,Chris Green

Published: Fri 17 June 2016

From a visit to Disneyland by Shanghai’s mayor in 1990, to Tuesday’s opening of the $5.5 billion joint venture. Shanghai Disney Resort has been more than 25 years in the making. But what impact will it have? Travel journalist and author, Sarah Tucker, discussed the theme park's affect on the Chinese tourism industry.

Guests: Louise Cooper,Sarah Tucker

Published: Thu 16 June 2016

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is underway in Los Angeles, as the latest developments within the industry are showcased. With the sector currently generating nearly £1.5 billion for the UK economy, Matt Cox spoke to games industry expert, Matthew Barr, from the University of Glasgow.

Guests: Matt Cox,Matthew Barr

Published: Wed 15 June 2016

The EU is dedicating itself to its recycling targets, including setting an "EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy" that establishes an ambitious programme of action. The 2016 ‘Resourcing The Future Conference’ is set to start in London and Matt Cox has been finding out more by speaking with David Maddison, Professor of Economics at the University of Birmingham.

Guests: Matt Cox,David Maddison

Published: Tue 14 June 2016

Steve Darragh, Director of affordable housing developer Uprise, launched their report on affordable housing in London. Uprise is an affordable housing developer using a commercial model to build additionality into London's housing stock. The report is compiled with the input and consensus of over one million Londoners. So what's wrong with the structure? What can be done? And how will it be spread to other cities?

Guests: Steve Clarke,Rachel Winter,Steve Darragh

Published: Mon 13 June 2016