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Fire fighter Pat Goulbourne explains the danger on bonfire night

Georgie Frost
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Home Consumer Issues

Fire fighter Pat Goulbourne explains the danger on bonfire night
Bonfire Night has crept swiftly upon and the fun has already begun. However, amongst all the colour and noise that comes with the 5th November weekend, there are major safety concerns. Around 1,000 people visit A&E every year with firework related injuries which are usually avoidable. This year already, there have been two incidents, in London. Georgie spoke to fire fighter Pat Goulbourne about how to stay safe.
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Pat Goulbourne


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Share Radio's Nick Peters talks about the Smart Factory Expo in Birmingham

Georgie Frost
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Work Consumer Issues

Share Radio's Nick Peters talks about the Smart Factory Expo in Birmingham
The face of manufacturing is on the move and it is a revolution that is happening at a rapid pace. Birmingham is the place to be this week if you are in manufacturing - the Smart Factory Expo brings together all those involved in manufacturing to discuss how they can future proof their operations to ensure they don't stay stuck in the past.
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Nick Peters


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Sara Benwell, consumer editor of Good Housekeeping, completes a taste test in our studio

Georgie Frost
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Home Consumer Issues

Sara Benwell, consumer editor of Good Housekeeping, completes a taste test in our studio
What are the best foods to eat over Christmas? What is the best way to find out what you would like to eat? And what are the best prices of some of those delicious treats you like feast upon. Sara Benwell takes us through the Christmas taste test and even tastes mince pies in the studio from different suppliers, along with Georgie.
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Sara Benwell


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Lisa Hardstaff, credit information expert from Equifax discusses Christmas spenidng

Georgie Frost
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Home Consumer Issues

Lisa Hardstaff, credit information expert from Equifax discusses Christmas spenidng
How much are you planning of spending over the holiday season? Do you feel the pressure of giving your loved ones the best gifts possible? The average price people spend on Christmas has been worked at £440 on presents alone. Georgie is joined in the studio by Lisa Hardstaff, credit information expert from Equifax to discuss Christmas spending.
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Lisa Hardstaff


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Kevin Pratt Web editor MoneySuperMarket.com, on the News Review 03/11/16

Georgie Frost
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Kevin Pratt Web editor MoneySuperMarket.com, on the News Review 03/11/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Kevin Pratt Web editor MoneySuperMarket.com. Today they discuss the big story of the day, that the Bank of England are soon to announce the interest rates and a report on inflation. Andrew Sentance, a former member of the bank's monetary policy committee says there could be a case for raising interest rates soon. Elsewhere, diesel car drivers could be charged for entering city centres. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Kevin Pratt


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Money Fight Club: Sizing up the holiday season

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Money Fight Club

Money Fight Club: Sizing up the holiday season
This week financial journalists Lindsay Cook and Vix Leyton enter the ring to fight for your rights in the financial world. We take a look at whether you should planning for the holiday season yet. Also on the agenda, how half of parents admit to being “piggy bank raiders” and who will get their sucker punch award this week?
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Vix Leyton, Lindsay Cook


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Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard discusses new technology to save time

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard discusses new technology to save time
Time is money, and so diners are calling for restaurants to speed up not only in service but also when it comes to payments. New technology holds the key to keeping up with customers' needs for speed, as diners call for bill-splitting apps and ways to make paying quicker and easier. Our reporter Tom Hill spoke to Sharon Manikon from Barclaycard to find out more.
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Sharon Manikon


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Model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd discusses intimidating garages

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

Model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd discusses intimidating garages
Are you intimidated by a garage, so much so that that you have been put off by taking your car in one? If the answer is yes, don't panic, you're not alone. Top of the list is the fear of not being able to explain what's wrong with the car in the first place. Other reasons include wanting to avoid a potential dispute with the garage. To find out more, Georgie spoke to model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd.
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Jodie Kidd


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Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents on The News Review 01/11/16

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents on The News Review 01/11/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Russell Qiurk, CEO of eMoov estate agents. Today they discuss the big story of the day, Bank of England governor Mark Carney is to extend his term by one year to help secure a profitable exit from Europe. Elsewhere, it's bad news for consumers as credit card debt grows at fastest rate since the financial crash. But the silver lining is that the number of mortgages approved for home buyers has surpassed economists' expectations and reached a three-month high. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Russell Quirk


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James Innes, founder of the CV centre, talks about essential skills for a CV

Georgie Frost
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Consuming Issues

James Innes, founder of the CV centre, talks about essential skills for a CV
If you think teamwork or perfectionism are enough to get you hired in 2016 - you better think again. LinkedIn has just released its list of this year's most in-demand skills, and there isn't a CV cliche among them. The list - compiled from recruitment activity that's taken place on LinkedIn this year - ranks both technical and soft skills in order of how sought-after they are by employers. Georgie spoke to James Innes, founder of the CV centre, for more information.
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James Innes


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