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First-class carriages could be scrapped to free up space on the busy commute. All this and more on the News Review

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First-class carriages could be scrapped to free up space on the busy commute. All this and more on the News Review
Georgie Frost was joined by personal finance expert Kevin White, of Fortem Financial Management this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed how first-class carriages could be scrapped on busy commuter routes under plans to ease overcrowding. Plus they look into why sales of garden gnomes have increased five-fold in the last year. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Kevin White


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Georgie Frost

Support for Scottish Independence is as strong as ever

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Support for Scottish Independence is as strong as ever
To go through all the political headlines this morning, Georgie Frost was joined Billy Bambrough, Editor of Verdict.co.uk. A survey shows support for Scottish independence is at its highest ever. The ScotCen research group says 46 percent of the Scottish public want a split from the UK - that's a record level for the annual poll. But the Scottish Social Attitudes survey also suggested the popularity of the European Union has fallen.
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Billy Bambrough


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Georgie Frost

The taxpayer stake in Lloyd's bank is now below 3% after the government sells off yet another chunk

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The taxpayer stake in Lloyd's bank is now below 3% after the government sells off yet another chunk
Joining Georgie Frost to discuss the latest market headlines was Share Radio's very own Nigel Cassidy starting with the government selling off another chunk of Lloyd's Bank, which it rescued from collapse in 2009. And there's also been an announcement from Sports Direct. Nigel reveals what they have been saying. And moving away from the companies, the markets await a US interest rate decision.
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Nigel Cassidy


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Georgie Frost

Cybercriminals can hack into your internet-connected gadgets, even your smartwear. All this and more on the News Review

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Cybercriminals can hack into your internet-connected gadgets, even your smartwear. All this and more on the News Review
Georgie Frost was joined by CEO of Emoov, Russell Quirk this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed the warning about cyber criminals taking over control of internet-connected gadgets like phones, smarts TVs, and even fitness trackers. Plus they look into why more office workers are opting to go and buy a "posh coffee" for their afternoon caffeine boost rather than switching on the kettle. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Russell Quirk


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Georgie Frost

Parliament backs the PM to take the UK out of the EU. But when will she trigger Article 50?

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Parliament backs the PM to take the UK out of the EU. But when will she trigger Article 50?
To go through all the political headlines this morning, Georgie Frost was joined by Jack Sommers of the Huffington Post. The big story this morning was of course the Prime Minister's being given the power to take the UK out of the EU - after her Brexit Bill was finally approved by Parliament last night. The House of Lords backed down in its attempts to amend the legislation. But Theresa May's not expected to trigger the two-year leaving process until the end of the month.
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Jack Sommers


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Georgie Frost

How has Ocado been testing its investors' patience in its latest trading statement?

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How has Ocado been testing its investors' patience in its latest trading statement?
Joining Georgie Frost to discuss the latest market headlines was Share Radio's very own Nigel Cassidy starting with Ocado, the British online supermarket - its released a trading statement this morning. Nigel has been speaking with a couple of CEO's this morning. One of which was from the Gym Group and the other CEO - Ray Anderson - was from Bango.
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Nigel Cassidy


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Lego reports its highest revenues in its 85-year history. Can it continue though? All this and more on the News Review

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Lego reports its highest revenues in its 85-year history. Can it continue though? All this and more on the News Review
Georgie Frost was joined by Rachel Springall, personal finance expert at moneyfacts.co.uk this morning. Today on the agenda, they discussed why BT has agreed to legally separate from its Openreach division. Plus they look into how Lego has recorded its highest revenues in its 85-year history. . All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Rachel Springall


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Georgie Frost

How did EU leaders treat the PM in her supposed last EU leaders summit?

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How did EU leaders treat the PM in her supposed last EU leaders summit?
To go through all the political headlines this morning with Georgie Frost was Ryan Heath, Senior EU Correspondent at POLITICO starting with the EU Leaders Summit. Theresa May was there and came to the defence of her Chancellor in a speech at the Summit. She has delayed the introduction of controversial National Insurance rises which has caused quite a stir over here. This was supposed to be the PM's last Summit before the triggering of Article 50. How is she treated among European leaders knowing she won't be there long term?
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Ryan Heath


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BT strikes a deal with Ofcom to legally separate Openreach

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BT strikes a deal with Ofcom to legally separate Openreach
Joining Georgie Frost to discuss the latest market headlines was Share Radio's very own Nigel Cassidy starting with Lego. Their success has been quite remarkable. But the big market story of the morning is BT and Ofcom. They've reached an agreement on future governance of Openreach. Nigel explains what has been decided.
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Nigel Cassidy


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Georgie Frost

How will the 2017 Budget affect science and technology?

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How will the 2017 Budget affect science and technology?
Amongst the spending pledges made by the Chancellor in this year's Budget we've heard millions will be set aside for research into futuristic technologies such as biotech, driverless cars and robotics. Money will also be put into a 5G network and supporting education in the STEM industries- science, technology, engineering and mathematics- with funding for 1,000 new PhD and fellowship positions. To discuss the investment Georgie Frost was joined by Dr Cian O'Donovan, research fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit.
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Cian O'Donovan


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