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The appeal of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts saw retail sales volumes rise by almost 6% in November, compared with the same time last year

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

 The appeal of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts saw retail sales volumes rise by almost 6% in November, compared with the same time last year
The appeal of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts saw retail sales volumes rise by almost 6% in November, compared with the same time last year. However, higher fuel costs meant the rise was not as strong as in October, when annual retail sales growth hit a 14-year high of 7.2%. Monthly sales in November increased 0.2%, compared to October's increase of 1.8%. Olivia Demetriades spoke to Craig Skelton, retail & consumer partner at PwC. She began by asking about last month's growth.
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Craig Skelton


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Ed Bowsher

The MoneyWeek Ahead: The gift of seat - with Merryn Somerset Webb

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

The MoneyWeek Ahead: The gift of seat - with Merryn Somerset Webb
Time now for our weekly catch up with the team at Moneyweek magazine. This week, Ed Bowsher was joined by Merryn Somerset Webb, editor in chief at MoneyWeek. They discuss: the European Central Bank's monetary policy, and the gift that has the use of a pension - but is much nicer to look at.

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Ed Bowsher

Bank run: Lloyd's of London plans move to EU

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

Bank run: Lloyd's of London plans move to EU
The insurance market Lloyd's of London is now the first major city business to announce it is preparing plans to set up a subsidiary on mainland europe. This will allow Lloyds to continue operating in the EU even if UK firms lose their so-called 'passport' rights after Brexit. For more on this, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined on the line by Philip Alexander, Regulation Editor at Risk.net

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Ed Bowsher

BoE warns of slowdown, Murdoch confirms Sky bid, & more - with Jasper Lawler

Ed Bowsher
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Afternoon

BoE warns of slowdown, Murdoch confirms Sky bid, & more - with Jasper Lawler
Plenty of interest rate decisions to tuck in to today: whilst the Fed has raised rates citing the strength of the US economy, the Bank of England has been more pessimistic. Base rates have been kept on hold, with Carney warning that signs of slowdown in economic activity have been detected. Is Brexit finally taking its toll? Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Jasper Lawler, Senior Market Analyst at London Capital Group to discuss the top stories shaping markets today.

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Simon Rose

What factors lead to the Eurozone economy ending on a strong note this year?

Simon Rose
Original Broadcast:

The Share Radio Evening Show

What factors lead to the Eurozone economy ending on a strong note this year?
Businesses across the euro zone ended the year on an upbeat note. This is according to data that showed they achieved solid growth and raised prices at the steepest rate since the middle of 2011. IHS Markit's Euro Zone Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, seen as a good overall growth indicator, matched November's 53.9, which was the highest reading this year and comfortably above the 50-point level that indicates growth. To discuss the findings in more detail, Simon was joined by Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit.
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Chris Williamson


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Georgie Frost

Carl Reader AKA The Startup Coach and Freddie St George of Raring2Go explain starting a new business

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Carl Reader AKA The Startup Coach and Freddie St George of Raring2Go explain starting a new business
Carl Reader AKA The Startup Coach joined Share’s Georgie Frost in the studio with his top tips to start your own business and where to firstly start. Also joining him was Freddie St George is the owner of Raring2Go, a chain of magazines that are aimed at parents of children, and is wanting to expand his business by offering franchise opportunities.
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Carl Reader, Freddie St George


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Georgie Frost

Nutritionists Rob Hobson and Dr Sarah Brewer demystify hangover cures

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Nutritionists Rob Hobson and Dr Sarah Brewer demystify hangover cures
The average Brit will consume over 60 units of alcohol over the festive period - a unit is approximately half a pint of beer or lager or 125ml glass of wine. What is the secret to surviving a hangover and what product or foods actually work to cure it? Share's Melanie Wray asked Rob Hobson, Healthspan registered nutritionist and author of The Detox Ktichen Bible and medical nutritionist, Dr Sarah Brewer.
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Rob Hobson, Dr Sarah Brewer


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Georgie Frost

Relationship councillor Peter Saddington talks about how divorces are particularly popular in January

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Relationship councillor Peter Saddington talks about how divorces are particularly popular in January
Christmas can be a stressful time for couples due to the pressure to make it special and spend money on gifts. It's not surprising that January has historically been the busiest time of year for divorce lawyers. But what can people do to prevent money ruining their relationship? Our reporter Mary Newman spoke to Peter Saddington, relationship councillor at Relate.
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Peter Saddington


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Georgie Frost

Executive Chairman of the UK Tea Infusions Association Bill Gorman discusses International Tea Day

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Executive Chairman of the UK Tea Infusions Association Bill Gorman discusses International Tea Day
Well today is International Tea Day. It's aimed at draws public attention to the problems of tea production and the impact of the global tea trade on workers of the tea plantations, small growers and consumers. Expert Bill Gorman from UK tea Infusions Association told Georgie Frost about how the modern tea trade works and how it impacts the economy for growers and traders.
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Bill Gorman


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Georgie Frost

Ebun Ali, Director of The Beauty Therapy Project explains the importance of pampering homeless women

Georgie Frost
Original Broadcast:

Share Radio Morning

Ebun Ali, Director of The Beauty Therapy Project explains the importance of pampering homeless women
With little or no access to toiletries and sanitary products, homeless women have to deal with all sorts of unimaginable unpleasantness and discomfort and probably never feel clean. Georgie was joined in the studio with Ebun Ali, Director of The Beauty Therapy Project, a new campaign 'The Beauty Therapy Project' that aims to raise awareness and to help homeless women with their personal hygiene.
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Ebun Ali


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