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What drives you mad about going to the supermarket? Is it self-service tills, scanning receipts to get out, loyalty scheme dual pricing, or prices being hiked well above inflation? Many of us want to support bricks and mortar retail, but there are times when shops seem to mainly be involved in testing our patience. In a week in which the competition watchdog fired a broadside at the consumer brands giants for pushing up prices, a practice dubbed ‘greedflation’, and sounded a warning to Tesco and Sainsbury’s over Clubcard and Nectar Prices, the This is Money podcast team head down the shops. Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss what’s good, what’s bad and what really gets their goat. Plus, will a new online fraud charter make any difference? The team discuss investing legend Charlie Munger and financial crisis Chancellor Alistair Darling, who both died last week. And finally, what makes a house price hotspot – we look at the UK’s top 30 this year.

Adam Cox is joined by Richard Dennis, one of the co-founders of Terra Organica, to unveil research released for Organic September. Richard provides insights into the concept of organic wine and its environmental advantages compared to conventionally produced wine. They further explore the intriguing disparity between British knowledge of traditional wine and their limited awareness of organic wine. Additionally, they offer a glimpse into the future prospects of the organic wine industry. https://terraorganica.co.uk/

Adam Cox talks to Brogan Sommerville, a finalist from The Great British Sewing Bee, to delve into Sudocrem's new research findings. The study uncovers an amazing 89% of the British population expressing their fondness for purchasing second-hand goods. Brogan tells us about the Great British Pre-Loved Awards and elucidates the advantages associated with embracing pre-loved purchases. Furthermore, she shares valuable insights on the concept of upcycling, providing practical ideas on how to engage in this creative practice. https://www.sudocrem.co.uk/pre-loved/details

In this conversation, Adam Cox is accompanied by Rhiannon Lambert, a renowned nutritionist, bestselling author, and top-ranking podcast host in the United Kingdom. Together, they delve into research that sheds light on the most cringe-worthy gut-related issues encountered by Brits. Exploring why people often struggle to comprehend how to maintain optimal gut health, they delve into the prevalent myths circulating on popular platforms like TikTok. Rhiannon Lambert, armed with her expertise, shares valuable tips on nurturing and safeguarding gut health.

Adam Cox is joined by Emilio Rimini, Director at The Green Company, to discuss new research which suggests mixed feelings amongst the British public when it comes to maintaining environmentally conscious shopping habits during a cost-of-living crisis. Emilio explains the misconceptions around budget shopping in an environmentally friendly way and provides tips on how to be more environmentally conscious when shopping. https://www.thegreencompany.online/

Adam Cox is joined by Anthony Eskinazi, Founder & CEO of JustPark, to discuss why there is such a high demand for parking in light of new research findings which suggest demand is higher than the current supply. Anthony explains how rented parking spaces could be part of the solution, and can earn the public additional passive income. https://www.justpark.com/

Adam Cox is joined by Wendy K Laidlaw, bestselling author and endometriosis expert, to discuss how endometriosis can affect suffers and how her own journey led her to develop the 'Laidlaw Protocols.' Wendy also speaks on her booked and training academy. www.healendometriosisnaturally.com

Just when you thought the cost of living crisis was meant to be on its way out another round of bill hikes are hitting. From council tax to mobile bills, seemingly every organisation wants another piece of your bank account - and some of the rises are even higher than inflation. Is there anything you can do about it? Could a bit of switching, planning and another round of cutting back on energy usage, shave some money off? And is there light at the end of the tunnel? Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon Lambert look at what's going up and how to fight it. Meanwhile, do you know how much tax you pay and are you in the firing line for Britain's worst tax traps? Ben Laidler of eToro delivers the latest update on the markets, after a much better week than the banking shakeout delivered last week. Plus — if you haven't done it yet, what can you do to sort your ISA?

At first sight this might appear a good episode to hear during Lent, as we deny ourselves these pleasures in anticipation of gorging on them over Easter. However it brings a rather different message — setting a longer-term perspective by looking ahead for the benefits. By denying ourselves short-term but damaging desires by focusing on long-term good outcomes, this process of investing for the future can bring real dividends in the long run.

Adam Cox is joined by Martin Grieder, hearing and MedTech expert from Sonova, to discuss new research that suggests one in three of us between the ages of 45 & 70 struggle to hear in busy spaces. They look at why there is still such a stigma around hearing devices, and what people can do to help. All Headphones for Hearing Support | Sennheiser (sennheiser-hearing.com)