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Amid Donald Trump's tariff madness, there may be a silver lining for British investors. With American exceptionalism swiftly being replaced with American erraticism, the UK is attracting the eye of international investors. They see the FTSE — and its European counterparts — as a relative bastion of sanity and somewhere that a rules-based trading system can ride out the storm away from a US government seemingly intent on tearing up the rulebook and throwing the pieces in the air to see where they land. But this isn't the first occasion that investors have heard the siren call of a revived UK stockmarket, only to have their hopes dashed on the rocks, so will it be different this time? Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert discuss whether UK shares will be a tariff winner — and where else investors can turn to make a profit. Plus, how much should you have in savings at different ages and are NS&I's new bonds or Cash ISA table-topping rates from savings apps a way to get there. And finally, a question from a reader who asks what they can do about a neighbour who borrowed their lawnmower and broke it... and what our consumer rights lawyer's answer reveals about Georgie. Please tell us what you think about the This is Money programme: we're running a listener survey, to get your thoughts on what you like and what we can improve. Here's the link: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=14#?

As earnings season picks up, we’re starting to get a feel for the different ways company leadership teams are talking — or not talking — about tariffs. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss everything that’s been going on over the past few weeks, and how tariff anticipation is playing into consumer behaviour, and earnings results and macro commentary from United, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Prologis. Then, 19 minutes in, we’re entering the age of sophisticated robotics. Daniela Rus — author of 'The Heart and The Chip and The Mind’s Mirror' — talks through the nature of developing truly autonomous robots, and how most cutting edge robotics work gets funded. Finally, 33 minutes in, Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Alphabet and Ryman Hospitality Properties. Stocks discussed: UAL, BAC, JPM, PLD, GOOG, GOOGL, RHP. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Daniela Rus

“A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events,” Robert Heinlein. Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss fund managers cutting their positions in US stocks, how long-term investors should react to fear in the markets, and if Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock deserves to be in the bargain bin. Then, 19 minutes in, Robert Brokamp joins Ricky to discuss what your tax return reveals about your finances. Companies and tickers discussed: ASO, ANF, XRT. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp

As education adapts to the needs of today’s students, 1-to-1 tutoring is becoming an essential solution. With larger class sizes and rising mental health concerns, this flexible approach offers personalized support that helps students manage academic pressures. Studies show that students receiving 1-to-1 tutoring see significant improvements in performance, including a 67% boost in attainment compared to traditional classroom settings. Joining Adam Cox to discuss this is Kevin Ramchurn, a Mathematics Tutor, and Managing Director at Suited Tutor.

Daniel Clewlow once again fills in for Adam Cox on Modern Mindset. He speaks to Dr Anna Foreman, an in-house vet from Everypaw. They discuss the importance of pet safety, which is especially significant with Easter around the corner, as lot of chocolate could be well be around your house! https://www.everypaw.com/

Adam Cox provides an episode without the normal introduction: helping to build confidence in the ability to sell and to manage in a business, but drawing an interesting parallel with surfing. Both are activities which you can't really learn from reading books — it's more about building confidence, experience and a positive state of mind.

James Cameron-Wilson says that box iffice is down 52% although A Minecraft Movie has powered ahead to a £31m take. #2 The Amateur has Rami Malek as a desk-bound CIA guy who wants to get trained up for revenge. But it's ludicrous and underlit and very disappointing. #6 the unheralded Drop is a thriller with Meghann Fahy on a date that goes badly wrong. Think of Speed in a restaurant. James was completely gripped by the ingenious plot. He also admires #16 Mr. Burton with Toby Jones the teacher who inspired Richard Burton to at. It's the sort of little film that Britain does so well and deserves an audience. Simon recommends the new Eureka double-disc silent Laurel & Hardy restoration.

Steve Caplin is desperate to buy the Kawasaki robot horse which can do everything a horse can but is powered by hydrogen. Sadly it's still only a beautifully-realised CGI concept. But there's a renewable energy motorbike with a roof covered with solar panels and a wind turbine. Or a WalkCar the size of a laptop. Or even an electric skateboard that goes at 45mph. Ford have patented a gear stick for electric cars, for drivers that miss them. There's an aircraft that can land itself, a weird-looking robot chess player, a trial postbox with a barcode reader to scan parcels, a Sardinian beach you'll need an app to visit and a tip on how to hear better in noisy rooms without spending a penny – though it ought to mean domino players can hear brilliantly.

FInlay Mathers of Edison Group discusses Rolls-Royce which, under new management, met all its turnaround targets two years early and confounded investors' attitudes towards its business, comprising civil aviation, aerospace and power systems. The shares are above the industry average but it's a fantastic business whose air business has a "power by the hour" model linking it to the upturn in global air travel, while its defence order book is up by 89%. The future may be bumpy, but the business is very sound.

Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the nature of political economy in statecraft in the light of the government taking over British Steel. Why are so many of Britain's important companies plundered? Tim discusses Donald Trump's divisiveness. Despite disliking the man, has to admit he has been proven right on some things. But are his heavy-handed tactics brewing a very fundamental currency crisis? And, given the rapid advances in technology which mean we are at another "Dreadnought moment", how can military and political leaders make sensible spending choices?