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Kate Andrews

IEA: The Banny State

Kate Andrews
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IEA show

IEA: The Banny State
Have we reached peak nanny state – or as the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss recently put it – peak banny state? Politicians seem to be sneaking in nanny state legislation through the back door, often in the face of hostile public opinion. Labour brought in a draconian smoking ban in 2007 despite its 2005 manifesto explicitly exempting drinking establishments that did not serve food. David Cameron made no mention of plain packaging in his 2010 manifesto and the sugar tax did not feature in his 2015 manifesto. These politicians violate John Stuart Mill’s famous principle that people should be free to do whatever they like, provided they harm no one but themselves. How did we get here? Joining me to discuss the banny state are the IEA’s Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA and the author of Killjoys, a critique of the health paternalism that has been adopted by governments around the world, and Rebecca Lowe, Director of the IEA’s initiative, FREER, which works to promote a freer economy and a freer society.
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Christopher Snowdon, Rebecca Lowe


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Georgie Frost

This is Money: What should we do about inheritance tax - and is it time to cut it?

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This is Money: What should we do about inheritance tax - and is it time to cut it?
Inheritance tax is a conundrum. Just 5 per cent of estates currently incur it but it’s been voted Britain’s most unfair major tax. Even with the number of people hit by it expected to double, it seems we just don’t like the concept. It’s no wonder then that the Chancellor commissioned a report into it from the Office of Tax Simplification, but no one forecast that to be as damning about the system as it was. It’s complicated, more than ten times as many bereaved families have to fill in forms as pay it, and it turns out the very rich pay proportionally less than those directly below them. Does that make inheritance tax ripe for a change and how could it be adjusted? Simon Lambert and Georgie Frost discuss that on this week’s podcast. Also, on the show they discuss why tenants are still waiting for a fees ban, whether the latest move to curb private parking tickets goes far enough and the least reliable cars you can buy second hand. And finally, we’ve all heard the one about how airlines might use your browsing history to hike flight costs, but have you heard about error fares that can get you somewhere for a fraction of the normal price? And more to the point are both these true. We bust five flight booking myths.
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Simon Lambert


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Simon Rose

Motley Fool Money: Marriott’s Rough Reception

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

Motley Fool Show

Motley Fool Money: Marriott’s Rough Reception
Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. In this week's show: Marriott gets hacked and as many as 500 million guests could be affected; General Motors announces it's cutting 15% of its workforce; And Tiffany loses some of its sparkle. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser weigh in on these stories and discuss the latest from United Technologies, Abercrombie & Fitch, Salesforce, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Burlington Stores. Plus, toy expert Chris Byrne takes stock in some hot toys for the holidays.
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Chris Hill


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Simon Rose

The Bigger Picture: Brexit - what happens now?

Simon Rose
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The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture: Brexit - what happens now?
Political commentator and author of the Groucho Tendency blog Mike Indian discusses Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement from the EU and what the Prime Minister achieved? He looks at the reaction to the deal and considers what could happen in the Meaningful Vote. If it does not pass in Parliament, what would the outcome be?
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Mike Indian


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Simon Rose

Gadgets & Gizmos: The first work of art in space

Simon Rose
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Gadgets and Gizmos

Gadgets & Gizmos: The first work of art in space
Steve Caplin looks at the first work of art in space, the first solid state plane, how facial recognition technology in China named and shamed a bus poster, singing postboxes, a remote control car with a VR headset and the world's first chewable reusable straw.
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Steve Caplin


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Simon Rose

The Business of Film: Robin Hood, Nativity Rocks & Yanks

Simon Rose
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The Business Of Film

The Business of Film: Robin Hood, Nativity Rocks & Yanks
James Cameron-Wilson examines the UK box office, led once more by the new Fantastic Beasts, with The Grinch in second place. He reviews the latest version of Robin Hood and Nativity Rocks while looking at the new home release of the 1979 John Schlesinger movie Yanks, starring relative newcomer Richard Gere.
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James Cameron-Wilson


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Simon Rose

The Week That Was And The Week Ahead: Thomas Cook, Unilever, Findel & RPC

Simon Rose
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The Week That Was and The Week Ahead

The Week That Was And The Week Ahead: Thomas Cook, Unilever, Findel & RPC
Ian Forrest of The Share Centre looks at recent numbers from Thomas Cook, Unilever, Findel and RPC, as well as the markets' reaction to the most recent Brexit forecasts from the Bank of England and the Treasury.
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Ian Forrest


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Simon Rose

Motley Fool Money: Humble Pie & Stocks We’re Thankful For

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

Motley Fool Show

Motley Fool Money: Humble Pie & Stocks We’re Thankful For
Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. In this week's show: It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Matt Argersinger, Andy Cross, Jeff Fischer, Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they are thankful for stocks like Berkshire-Hathaway, Twilio, Starbucks, Disney and more. Plus, we highlight why investors might want to avoid turkey stocks like GoPro, GameStop, Mattel and others. And since no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, we dig into a few slices of humble pie.
Guest:

Chris Hill


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Georgie Frost

This is Money: What burst the bitcoin bubble and could it rise again?

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This is Money: What burst the bitcoin bubble and could it rise again?
A year ago bitcoin could do no wrong – now it has slumped to 79 per cent below its peak. So what went wrong for the much vaunted cryptocurrency? The mania of a year ago gave way to a bust after Christmas and apart from a few short-lived rallies bitcoin has been mainly on the slide since. That’s not to say it has no use - the cryptocurrency and underlying technology are fascinating - but just because something has some value does not mean it can’t end up in a bubble. On this week’s podcast, Simon Lambert, Georgie Frost and Myron Jobson look at what went wrong for bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies and what we can learn from the boom and bust. Also on this week’s show, they look at some more durable investments, companies that have paid a rising dividend for a decade or longer – and how some have seen big rises in their share price. And finally, Simon talks us through the 2,100 road trip he took with his family to test out VW’s California campervan – and whether swapping your family car for a van that’s ready for adventure could ever be a smart move?
Guests:

Simon Lambert, Myron Jobson


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Sue Dougan

Track Record: Saira Khan

Sue Dougan
Original Broadcast:

Track Record

Track Record: Saira Khan
Saira Khan featured on the original series of The Apprentice back in 2004, but came to the show already having had a successful career in business. Since then, she's launched a skincare range and built a successful media career, and remains an entrepreneur at heart. She believes in using 'every resource in life' to be successful in business (and life!) and being unafraid to ask for help.
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Saira Khan


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