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Republican factional conflict could hurt Trump’s tax reforms

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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Donald Trump's failure to muster Republican support for his new healthcare plan has left the White House reeling and markets jittery. Could the infighting lead to problems for key economic reforms, including Trump's planned tax cuts? Sanford Henry, US political commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.

Guests: Sanford Henry


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Nations cause headache for May ahead of Article 50 trigger

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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Ahead of Article 50's official trigger on Wednesday, Theresa May heads to Scotland to meet Nicola Sturgeon while the deadline for a new power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland looks set to pass without an agreement. For more on the day's top political stories, Robert Colvile, editor at CapX, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.

Guests: Robert Colvile


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BT hit with 'unprecedented' fine

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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BT has been fined £42m by Ofcom for failing to compensate rivals after delays to broadband installation - a record figure. They'll also have to pay around £300m in compensation to rivals. Plus Stagecoach loses South Western franchise to FirstGroup and Hong Kong firm MTR and YouGov reveals its results. Ken Odeluga, market analyst at City Index, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for the day's company stories.

Guests: Ken Odeluga


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No deal is a bad deal on Brexit say manufacturers

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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UK manufacturers have warned Prime Minister Theresa May to drop her threat of 'no deal' with Brussels, saying it would be risky and expensive for Britain's industry, according to manufacturers' organisation the EEF. For more Namali Mackay, a trade adviser at the EEF, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.

Guests: Namali Mackay


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Your Money Your Future: What are your rights when things go wrong?

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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Retirement can often be the trigger for a big purchase, whether it's a new kitchen or a brand-new car. But what happens if the car you buy develops a major fault or the kitchen turns out to be fitted by cowboys? What are your rights and when can you make a company refund your cash? Sarah spoke with Sylvia Rook, who's lead officer for fair trading at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute; Martyn James, who's from the complaints website Resolver; and Kate Jobson, who's a consumer law expert at Citizens Advice.

Guests: Sylvia Rook,Martyn James,Kate Jobson


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Optimism returns to UK financial sector

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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Positive sentiment has returned to financial firms for the first time in a year, despite Brexit uncertainty. For more on why the sector is now bucking the trend, Ben Jones, principal economist at the Confederation of British Industry, joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher.

Guests: Ben Jones


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Are car rental firms sticking to the rules when it comes to hiring prices? Share Radio’s Jinan Rahma looks into this

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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The Competition and Markets Authority has recently brought in new rules for car rental firms to make their pricing clearer for customers. Hidden costs, such as insurance and young driver surcharges, are often not included and customers should be given a clear "drive away" price. So are companies sticking to the rules? Share Radio's Jinan Rahma has been finding out.

Guests: Jinan Rahma


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Trump's healthcare fail puts markets on edge

Ed Bowsher

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon

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Donald Trump's failure to muster Republican support for his new healthcare plan has left the White House reeling and markets jittery. Plus what to expect as Article 50 is triggered and more strong economic data from Germany. Alastair McCaig, director of investment management at Fern Wealth, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.

Guests: Alastair McCaig


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Women and Money: Negotiating the costs of childcare

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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It's just over a month until the launch of the government's tax-free childcare scheme, which will give parents up to £2,000 towards the cost of their childcare. The scheme will go live on April 28th and will be available initially for parents with the youngest children. Meanwhile later this year, the amount of free childcare that parents will be able to get will increase to 30 hours a week in termtime compared to the current limit of 15 hours a week. So, how can you find the childcare that's right for you and your budget and how do you apply for the new tax-free childcare? This week Sarah Pennells is joined by Lynn James who's the founder of money blog Mrs Mummypenny and Chris Davis, head of the Customer engagement team at HM Revenue and Customs.

Guests: Lynn James,Chris Davis


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Are businesses 'sleepwalking' into disaster over Brexit?

Sarah Pennells (1)

Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

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According to new data from the Cranfield School of Management and the British Standards Institution businesses are 'sleepwalking' into disaster as Brexit approaches. They also found less than one-third of CEOs were confident of leading their firms to long term success. The report argues companies aren't taking enough risks because of 'rigid' ways of thinking. To discuss the findings James Brydges spoke to Howard Kerr, CEO of the British Standards Institution.

Guests: Howard Kerr


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