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How is call-blocking technology protecting vulnerable people from scams?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

How is call-blocking technology protecting vulnerable people from scams?
Over 1,500 elderly and vulnerable people - including those who have dementia - will be given call blocking software, provided by TrueCall, in a new Government-funded scheme led by the National Trading Standards Scams Team. How will this work, and what difference will it make?
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Steve Playle


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Sarah Pennells (1)

The News Review: Bank of Mum and Dad

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

The News Review: Bank of Mum and Dad
Today on the agenda, Sarah and personal finance journalist Rosie Taylor discussed changes in the rules imposed by the financial regulator, the FCA, mean that many find it harder to qualify for a mortgage deal. Plus they look into why parents spend an average of more than £2500 when their children leave home. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guest:

Rosie Taylor


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Sarah Pennells (1)

What can we expect from the G7 meeting later?

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

What can we expect from the G7 meeting later?
Some of the world's most powerful nations will discuss later how to respond to the crisis in Syria. Foreign secretary Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Moscow to attend the G7 meeting instead. Plus, police officers from around the country will be in London later for the funeral of PC Keith Palmer who died during the London terror attack.
Guest:

Colin Bloom


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Bank of England is in hot water from rigging Libor rates

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning with Sarah Pennells

Bank of England is in hot water from rigging Libor rates
Joining Sarah Pennells to discuss the latest market headlines is Share Radio's Nigel Cassidy, starting with Barclays. City regulators are investigating the bank and its boss Jes Staley. Plus, staying with banks and investigations, a secret recording that implicates the Bank of England in Libor rigging has been uncovered by BBC Panorama.
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Nigel Cassidy


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Nigel Cassidy

Tensions rise since the US missile attack on a Syrian airfield, as Boris Johnson cancels his trip to Moscow

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Tensions rise since the US missile attack on a Syrian airfield, as Boris Johnson cancels his trip to Moscow
Boris Johnson has claimed that that the US could launch further strikes against the Assad regime, ahead of key international talks to put pressure on Russia to rethink its support for its Syrian ally. The UK Foreign Secretary cancelled a planned trip to Moscow at the weekend, leading the Kremlin to swipe at the UK for lacking “real influence” internationally.
Guest:

Natasha Clark


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Nigel Cassidy

Google adds a fact check feature to combat fake news

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Google adds a fact check feature to combat fake news
Google has added its fact check feature to search results globally, in a bid to help tackle the spread of "fake news". The search giant will now highlight "authoritative sources" in search results, with a summary of claims that have been fact-checked. Google says sites will be judged authoritative by an algorithm and the company will not be fact-checking news stories itself. It follows a Facebook campaign to help people spot fake news.
Guest:

Chris Green


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Nigel Cassidy

Jaeger goes into administration, risking 700 jobs

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Jaeger goes into administration, risking 700 jobs
Upmarket fashion chain Jaeger has filed notice to appoint administrators putting the future of around 700 employees into question. The 133-year-old retailer filed the notice on 5th April and informed employees at the firm’s 25 shops of the move on Thursday, a spokesperson for Jaeger confirmed. So where did the company go wrong?
Guest:

Glen Tooke


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Nigel Cassidy

Pearson share's struggle after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Pearson share's struggle after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times
What's the problem with Pearson? Shares in the publisher have tumbled 10% in recent days. Analysts say the company's never recovered after selling off the Economist and the Financial Times, and then concentrating on education. James Brydges spoke to Mike Van Dulken, Head of Research at Accendo Markets to find out why.
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Mike Van Dulken


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Nigel Cassidy

Bank of England warns financial firms to prepare for no Brexit deal

Nigel Cassidy
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Breakfast

Bank of England warns financial firms to prepare for no Brexit deal
The Governor of the Bank of England's warning of major economic harm if Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU falter. Mark Carney's asking financial firms to submit contingency plans and prepare for all scenarios, including a "no deal" outcome. Joining to discuss is Mike Ingram, Market Strategist BGC Partners.
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Mike Ingram


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Simon Rose

Business of Film: Man Down earns £7 over weekend

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

Business of Film: Man Down earns £7 over weekend
The Business of Film with film critic, James Cameron Wilson looking at the biggest winners and losers at the box office this week, including Man Down, Ghost in the Shell, Free Fire and much more.
Guest:

James Cameron Wilson


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