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Theresa May is performing a Brexit balancing act. Earlier this week, May laid out her "clean break" from the EU, rejecting a "half in, half out" approach - single market access be damned. But whilst the Brexiteers were pleased - even Nigel Farage gave his blessing - today the Prime Minister faced a tougher crowd. At the World Economic Forum, in front of an international community weary of the cracks appearing in the global free trade project, May offered a reassurance: Brexit certainly means Brexit, but it won't mean a British retreat from the world. Can May have it both ways? Have the globalisers been convinced? Joining Simon Rose all the way from the belly of the beast itself is Steve Clarke, Share Radio's very own man in Davos.

Join Share Radio's Simon Rose as he investigates this and what else has been happening in the bourses and businesses of Britain and the world. To put the day's events in context, he's joined by Ed Bowsher, Share Radio's Senior Analyst. On today's edition: a double whammy of central bank policy decisions - a hawkish Fed and a dovish ECB. And trading updates from Royal Mail and Pets at Home.

The time has finally come: Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. After a campaign seemingly exempt from the rules adhered to by past White House contenders, the incoming tweeter-in-chief has left the Washington establishment scratching their heads. Now, America and the world will watch as Mr. Trump pledges to faithfully execute the highest office in the land. For an instant reaction to Trump’s inaugural address, Simon will be joined by Share Radio’s man on the ground Colin Blume, live from the ceremony itself. Simon will also be joined by Sanford Henry, US political commentator, to reflect on what lies in store for America in the Trumpian years ahead.

Time now for our regular weekly programme "The Investment Trust Show" brought to you in association with Henderson Global Investors. Each week we explore the main features, factors and developments affecting investment trusts. This week we'll be taking a look at the Law Debenture Investment Trust which is a rather unusual trust. Established in 1889, like most trusts it invests in a range of companies. But it also operates a corporate services business that generates income for Law Debenture shareholders. Share Radio's Simon Rose is joined by Michael Adams, Chief Executive of Law Debenture and the manager of Law Debenture, James Henderson as well as Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.

How should our schools equip young people for life in the wider world? As a supplement to traditional academic subjects, schools have dealt with life's more delicate topics through personal, social, health, and economic education - or PSHE. Caroline Lucas MP, Co-Leader of the Green Party, has been a long-time campaigner for such education - and today her renewed attempt at making PSHE a statutory requirement will be debated by Parliament. Share Radio's Alex Clark spoke to Caroline Lucas, and first asked how she understood PSHE.

This time tomorrow, Donald Trump will have been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. After a campaign seemingly exempt from the rules adhered to by other White House contenders, the incoming tweeter-in-chief has left the Washington establishment scratching their heads. Now, America and indeed the world will watch as Mr. Trump - on a platform outside the US Capitol - pledges to faithfully execute the highest office in the land. Simon was joined by Charlie Wolf, British based American radio talk-show host and formerly the Communications Director of Republicans Abroad UK.

It's that time in the afternoon where we find out what's coming up in this week's edition of MoneyWeek magazine. For a full preview, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher speaks to Merryn Somerset Webb, MoneyWeek's Editor-in-chief.

The latest international tax free spend figures show growth of 14% to 2015, according to latest figures from Global Blue. A favourable exchange rate is attracting international customers, and they are contributing to the profits of UK businesses. Share Radio's Marvin Nadalutti heard from Ros Morgan, Chief Executive Heart of London Business Alliance.

Regular listeners to the show will know that our Apprentices are five members of the Share Radio team who've each been given fifteen thousand pounds of virtual money to build their own share portfolios. They have a minimum of eight stocks, which they've been buying and selling through The Share Centre. Apprentices Olivia Demetriades and Valsa De Winter joined Simon Rose in the studio and standing by with advice and useful observations is Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher.

And now it's time for the second instalment of Track Record. This week Sue Dougan has been sitting down with entrepreneur, Paul Oberschneider, who went from rock bottom, to running a businesses worth over $200 million.