Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Across the UK, a quiet investment revolution is taking place. Ordinary people are putting their savings to work for good - funding solar energy on schools, fair loans for NHS staff, and community renewables that cut emissions and costs. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Chris Butler, Finance Director at Ethex and Investment Expert, alongside community investor lead Simon Dukes, CEO Fair for You.
Guests: Chris Butler,Simon Dukes
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This November, PETA is launching Plant Wool Month — a 30-day celebration of the beauty, diversity, and sustainability of the wools borne from the extraordinary plants that give the Earth its lungs. Unlike sheep’s wool, which bears the worst possible environmental rating and often involves the mistreatment of the animals, hemp wool, for example, is ranked as a Class A material. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this further is PETA’s Associate Director of Media and Communications Jennifer White.
Guests: Jennifer White
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
“With the cost of the Jaguar LandRover hack approaching nearly £2 billion, this now stands as the single most economically damaging cyber incident the UK has ever seen — and it should serve as a wake-up call for every board and public body in the country. This isn’t just a technical failure but an economic and operational resilience failure". With over twenty years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Simon Onyons brings deep expertise in financial regulation, cyber strategy and operations to help organisations strengthen their security posture and resilience. Simon also serves as Senior Advisor to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), where he works on the NCSC Advisory Group to support national initiatives aimed at improving cyber resilience across the UK, and he continues in this role while at Kroll.
Guests: Simon Onyons
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As the clocks went back last weekend, many of us no doubt looked forward to an extra hour in bed. But, according to new research, that won’t be enough to fix our poor sleep quality. Joining Rory McGowan now to discuss this is Julie Cameron, the Associate Director for Scotland from the Mental Health Foundation.
Guests: Julie Cameron
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Inheritance tax has long been one of Britain’s most unpopular levies - and research shows why it’s becoming an even greater concern. Rising property prices, frozen tax thresholds, and upcoming changes to reliefs mean more ordinary families are at risk of being caught in the net. At the same time, many people admit they are financially dependent on inheritance, making the stakes higher than ever. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is inheritance tax expert and CEO and Founder of Level Group, George Williamson.
Guests: George Williamson
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Millions of UK homes could be fitted with illegal, non-compliant taps and plumbing. That’s according to global water safety authority NSF, whose research suggests most Brits don’t realise they’re the ones responsible for checking. Joining Rory McGowan now to discuss this is Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager of Global Water Programs at NSF.
Guests: Samantha Duffy
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is the many faces of ADHD. It presents an opportunity to look at how the condition affects people from all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Dr Alice Ashby and/or Dr Hayley Ponsford and/or Sascha Landskron from London Psychiatry Clinic.
Guests: Alice Ashby
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
New research being published by Audley Group has unveiled the most common personality types of retirees in the UK: revealing how older generations are more adventurous and eager to try new things than many would’ve assumed — and with the popularity of Richard Osman’s ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, it’s perhaps no surprise. The survey of people aged 55 and over has found that being an explorer and a lifelong learner are among the most popular types of retirement lifestyles. To talk more about the findings, Rory McGowan is joined by Nick Sanderson, the CEO of the Audley Group.
Guests: Nick Sanderson
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Rory McGowan speaks with James Kaberry, a non-executive director at IO Finance Partners, about the current state of SMEs in the UK. They discuss the significant role SMEs play in the economy, the challenges they face in accessing capital, and the rise of alternative lending solutions. James emphasises the importance of supporting SMEs to foster growth and stability in the economy, while also providing practical advice for those struggling to navigate the current financial landscape. https://iofp.co.uk/
Guests: James Kaberry
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Rory McGowan speaks with Jack Smith, CEO of Love Finance, about the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. They discuss the sectors that are struggling, particularly construction and hospitality, and the importance of quick access to finance for these businesses. Jack shares insights from his journey in the lending industry and emphasises the need for lenders to support SMEs effectively. https://www.lovefinance.co.uk/
Guests: Jack Smith
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