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Georgie Frost

Author Jerry Rhodes explains the science behind our imagination

Georgie Frost
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Author Jerry Rhodes explains the science behind our imagination
How important is imagination? And is there a science to it? Georgie was joined by Jerry Rhodes, author of a book that tackles this very subject... his book " I Wonder: The Science of Imagination" tackles the mysterious subject of imagination through a scientific lens.
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Jerry Rhodes


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Georgie Frost

Jackie Leiper from the Centre for the Modern Family on the cost of self-employment

Georgie Frost
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Share Radio Morning

Jackie Leiper from the Centre for the Modern Family on the cost of self-employment
Tempted to go self-employed but worried about the costs? You're not alone? According to research whilst two fifths of us want to be our own boss less than five percent actually plan to go it alone in the future. Going self-employed can offer many advantages, not least flexibility and more family time, however many are put off by financial uncertainty. To find out more about what's holding us back Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to Jackie Leiper from the Centre for the Modern Family.
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Jackie Leiper


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Georgie Frost

Head of Marketing and Communications at Time to Change Joanna Kowalski discusses Time to Talk Day

Georgie Frost
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Share Radio Morning

Head of Marketing and Communications at Time to Change Joanna Kowalski discusses Time to Talk Day
Today is Time to Talk Day, where we're being encouraged to talk more openly about mental health. The day has been launched by mental health campaigners Time to Change, and as part of their research they have revealed that of those who have experienced stigma and discrimination, almost 1 in 5 lost their job. Joanna Kowalski is from the charity and joined Georgie to discuss more.
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Joanna Kowalski


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Ed Bowsher

Bank of England hikes economic growth forecast to 2%

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Bank of England hikes economic growth forecast to 2%
The Bank of England has raised its forecast for economic growth this year, the bank now expects growth of 2% this year up from the previous 1.4% forecast. The base rate has been left unchanged at 0.25% and the quantitative easing programme will continue this year as planned. Share Radio's Ed Bowsher spoke to Philip Booth, Professor of Finance, Public Policy and Ethics at St Mary's University to get some analysis on this. Philip is also a former adviser to the Bank of England on financial stability issues.
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Philip Booth


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Georgie Frost

Kevin White, Head of UK Financial at De Vere on The News Review 02/02/17

Georgie Frost
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Kevin White, Head of UK Financial at De Vere on The News Review 02/02/17
Georgie Frost was joined by Kevin White, Head of UK Financial at De Vere. Today on the agenda, they discussed how nearly a third of us haven't put any money aside for a "rainy day". Plus they look into why more than half of workers over the age of 50 have switched careers at least three times. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Kevin White


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Georgie Frost

Josh Lowe, Reporter at Newsweek on the Article 50 parliamentary consent

Georgie Frost
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Josh Lowe, Reporter at Newsweek on the Article 50 parliamentary consent
Now it's time to review some of the biggest political stories. Georgie Frost joined by Josh Lowe, Reporter at Newsweek. Let’s start with the vote in the House of Commons last night. MPs voted in favour of a bill giving consent to government to leave the EU.
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Josh Lowe


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Georgie Frost

Share’s Juliette Foster on the latest market headlines

Georgie Frost
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Share’s Juliette Foster on the latest market headlines
Joining us to discuss what the main market headlines of the morning are is Share Radio's very own Juliette Foster. Vodafone has released a quarter trading update. And Royal Dutch Shell has released results this morning so what does it suggest about the commodities sector? Plus Reckitt Benckiser, the consumer goods giant behind Dettol and Nurofen, has announced they are in advanced takeover negotiations.
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Juliette Foster


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Juliette Foster

Leaked Guardian report reveals EU will be damaged by bad Brexit deal

Juliette Foster
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Share Radio Breakfast

Leaked Guardian report reveals EU will be damaged by bad Brexit deal
A leaked report seen by the Guardian says The European commission’s Brexit negotiators must strike a workable deal to protect the City of London. The financial centre is seen as critical to the economic health of other countries in the EU. It comes as the governor of the bank of England Mark Carney claimed there were greater short-term risks to the continent than there were to the UK. Share radio's James Brydges spoke to Nicolas Veron, Senior Research Fellow at Bruegel.
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James Brydges, Nicolas Veron


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Juliette Foster

Cebr's Vicky Pryce on what to expect from the BoE interested rate decision

Juliette Foster
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Share Radio Breakfast

Cebr's Vicky Pryce on what to expect from the BoE interested rate decision
Will solid data be enough for the Bank of England to raise interest rates later? The Bank is expected to keep rates at 0.25 percent, as the economy defied the uncertainty that followed the Brexit vote. BOE Governor Mark Carney will announce his decision at mid-day. Share Radio's James Brydges spoke to Vicky Pryce, from the Centre for Economics and Business Research, who explained why she believes that rates will be left where they are.
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James Brydges, Vicky Pryce


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Ed Bowsher

Growth in Europe despite Brexit pain

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Growth in Europe despite Brexit pain
Investors are already feeling Brexit's impact but this hasn't dampened growth prospects. Consultancy EY found more than half of global investors want to grow their presence in Europe despite uncertainty. Andy Baldwin, EY area managing partner for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, explained more with Share Radio's Peta Fuller.
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Andy Baldwin


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