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Budget Special: Individual Measures

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Budget 2017 Special

Budget Special: Individual Measures
Housing: Can the Chancellor’s measures make much difference, particularly to those hoping to get onto the housing ladder? Simon Rose is joined by PWC’s senior economist, Andrew Sentance; Tim Evans, professor of business and political economy at Middlesex University; and financial commentator Ed Bowsher. The panel discusses what they think of the Chancellor’s other measures, including those aimed at young people.
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Andrew Sentance, Tim Evans, Ed Bowsher


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Budget Special: The Economy

Simon Rose
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Budget 2017 Special

Budget Special: The Economy
What is the current economic outlook for the UK, given the OBR’s more pessimistic outlook for growth and productivity? Simon Rose is joined by PWC’s senior economist, Andrew Sentance; Tim Evans, professor of business and political economy at Middlesex University; and financial commentator Ed Bowsher.
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Tim Evans, Andrew Sentance, Ed Bowsher


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A look ahead at the corporate week including news from banks and businesses

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

A look ahead at the corporate week including news from banks and businesses
Simon Rose is joined by the Share Centre's Investment Research Analyst Helal Miah to take a look at the corporate week ahead, including news from Lloyds, GSK, and RBS.
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Helal Miah


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Market Wrap: US economy creates 98,000 jobs in March, less than expected

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: US economy creates 98,000 jobs in March, less than expected
On the latest Market Wrap, US unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in almost a decade in March, and the pound fell today following the release of weaker-than-expected UK economic data. Simon Rose was joined by Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.
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Ed Bowsher


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Market Wrap: Unilever sells off margarine division after failed Kraft bid

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Unilever sells off margarine division after failed Kraft bid
On the latest Market Wrap, Unilever is selling off its underperforming margarine division after rejecting a £115 billion takeover offer from Kraft Heinz last February. Plus, The Co-operative Group has reported an annual loss of £132 million after writing off its 20% stake in the Co-op Bank. Simon Rose was joined by Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.
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Ed Bowsher


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Market Wrap: Pound on a high as investors consider Brexit impact

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Pound on a high as investors consider Brexit impact
On the latest Market Wrap, the resilience of the pound in the face of Article 50 uncertainty, hitting a fourth week high against the euro. Plus, Lloyd's of London will establish a new European subsidiary in Brussels to make sure business will carry on 'without disruption' after Brexit. Share Radio's Simon Rose was joined by financial commentator Rodney Hobson.
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Rodney Hobson


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Market Wrap: Bob Diamond to buy stockbroker Panmure Gordon

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Bob Diamond to buy stockbroker Panmure Gordon
On the latest Market Wrap, former Barclays Chief Executive Bob Diamond has launched a takeover bid for stockbroker and investment bank Panmure Gordon. Housebuilder Berkley Group has today signalled strong profits after signalling that the London housing market is stabilising. All this and more with Share Radio Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.
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Ed Bowsher


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Market Wrap: Anglo American's shares jump as Indian billionaire buys 12% stake

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Anglo American's shares jump as Indian billionaire buys 12% stake
On the latest Market Wrap, mining company Anglo American's shares jumped almost 9% after Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal said he would buy a 12% stake in the company. The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.25%, but one of the Monetary Policy Committee members expressed concerns over inflation. Finally, sales have fallen at Sainsbury's during the first nine weeks of the year, but the newly-acquired Argos reported a strong growth.
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Ed Bowsher, Neil Wilson


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Market Wrap: BT's shares up over 5% after OpenReach agreement

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: BT's shares up over 5% after OpenReach agreement
On today's Market Wrap, we discussed BT's share price ending up over 5% after the agreement with the Ofcom over the separation of its OpenReach division; and William Hill's shares ended 1% up after Philip Bowcock was confirmed as the news Chief Executive. Plus, non-farm payroll figures were released showing that US employers added 235,000 jobs in February.
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Ed Bowsher


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Market Wrap: Culture Secretary Karen Bradley "minded" to refer Fox's Sky bid to Ofcom

Simon Rose
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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Culture Secretary Karen Bradley "minded" to refer Fox's Sky bid to Ofcom
Share Radio's Simon Rose brings you Market Wrap, a roundup of what's been happening in the businesses of Britain and the world. To help rattle through the day's events, Simon was joined by Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher. They discussed: Culture Secretary Karen Bradley said she's likely to order an Ofcom investigation into the planned £18.5bn takeover of Sky by 21st Century Fox; advertising giant WPP warned that sluggish economic growth could hit revenues; UK service sector growth eased on a five-month low in February.
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Ed Bowsher


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