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The pharmacy industry is trying to assess the likely impact of a £128 million government move to stop GPs writing prescriptions for 'low-priority' items. You could soon be stopped from getting travel jabs, gluten-free foods and omega-3 supplements on the NHS. You may have heard it confirmed yesterday that 10 treatments are involved in the first round of the shake-up by NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens. What difference will this make? Galen Rosenberg, owner of the Maple Leaf Pharmacy spoke to Nigel Cassidy to discuss this further.

Theresa May's letter signalling our EU exit will be delivered in around 4 hours in Brussels firing the starting gun on the UK's formal exit negotiations. Despite May's positivity, many will be asking 'what does this mean for me?', including investors. Joining Nigel Cassidy to discuss what investor's might look forward to over the next couple of years is Richard Stone, CEO of The Share Centre.

It's time to talk politics. Today: the Scottish parliament has backed a second independence referendum; direct rule in Northern Ireland looms; what do MEPs think about Brexit on the eve of Article 50?

On today's Wrap: Tesco has agreed to pay a fine of £129m to avoid prosecution for overstating its profits in 2014; Redrow has withdrawn its takeover offer for Bovis Homes; and tourists are beginning to return to terror-hit countries, such as Egypt and Turkey.

Emerging Opportunities is the only show on your radio dedicated to global emerging markets. Today: how do you get providers to take up Africa's growing supply of renewables.

Share Radio's Michael Considine caught up with David Thornton, Editor of the Growth Company Investor to discuss whether small caps are overrated

When Socrates said 'the only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing', it's safe to say the Greek philosopher probably wasn't contemplating how flush lavatories function. But today's book argues that from the particulars of porcelain plumbing all the way up to the complexities of our political and economic systems, we all know a great deal less than we think we do. Simon speaks to Professor Steven Sloman, a cognitive scientist at Brown University and co-author of today's book.

Are gilts the safe haven they were once thought to be? With interest rates set to rise, what are the prospects for the fixed interest bonds issued by the British government? Nikesh Patel, Kempen Capital Management's Head of Investment Strategy, joined Simon to discuss

Article 50 will be activated tomorrow but can it move markets? Or will other Brexit policies be more closely watched by investors? Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.

Tesco will pay a £129 million fine over its 2014 accounting scandal, plus provide compensation for some investors, while two major shareholders are opposed to the supermarket giant's takeover of wholesaler Booker. For more analysis Rodney Hobson, financial commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.