Podcasts

While economists predicted 1.4 percent growth, UK inflation actually rose by 1.6 percent in the year to December - that's the fastest jump since the summer of 2014. So, what's behind this acceleration from November's 1.2 percent figure? Scott Bowman, UK Economist at Capital Economics, talks through the factors and when its likely to hit the Bank of England's 2 percent target.

We've had the longest ever positive run for the FTSE 100 share index but what could come this year? Simon Rose was joined by Adrian Lowcock, investment director at Architas.

So, you've got money in your pocket, and you're looking for a company to invest in - how do you ensure you don't pick a dud? In this week's Magazine Review, our guests tackled an article from MoneyWeek investigating whether you should be speaking to company managers themselves when figuring out the value of a company. Share Radio's Alex Clark reports.

As the European Parliament votes on a new president, with former Silvio Berlusconi spokesperson Antonio Tajani the likely winner, how will the politics in Brussles impact on Brexit negotiations? Dr Simon Usherwood, senior fellow at research group UK in a Changing Europe, spoke with Ed Bowsher, Share Radio's senior analyst about the election and the parliament's role in Brexit.

Will Theresa May's Brexit plans deliver for the UK? We get The Independent's chief political commentator John Rentoul's verdict on the crucial speech.

Rolls-Royce settles bribery allegations, can Greggs keep whipping up its tasty growth rates and what is Apple doing to its UK app store - all the company news with Dan Thomas, deputy companies editor at the FT and Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.

Theresa May’s finally made it official – the UK won’t seek access to the single market as part of Brexit negotiations. But can her government still get a good deal for UK business? And as UK inflation jumps from 1.2% to 1.6%, will it be business or consumers who get the better end of the deal? Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon, joined Share Radio’s Ed Bowsher to talk through this and more.

New research has shown that men are now paying - on average - one hundred pounds MORE than women for their car insurance. That's according to a survey by confused.com, which is compiled and published every quarter and gives a snapshot of what the insurance industry is doing. The index has also shown that premiums across the board have increased as insurance companies become more and more expert at gathering data about our driving habits. Earlier on, Share Radio reporter spoke to Amanda Stretton, former racing driver and now motoring editor about the survey's results in more detail.

Stress- we all suffer from it- but is workplace stress considered a disability, and therefore protected under the Equality Act? The recent case of Herry against Dudley Metropolitan Council reinforces the principle that stress alone is unlikely to constitute a disability, without something more. To unpick it all Georgie Frost was joined by Kevin Charles from Crossland Employment Solicitors.

Financial heavyweights, Lindsay Cook and Vix Leyton join Georgie Frost in the studio. We'll be looking at rising insurance premiums following last year's Autumn Statement's tax hike. What will this mean for motorists and how can you avoid falling victim to extortionate quotes. Plus why pound shops will be receiving the sucker punch award this week and what to do with your unwanted Christmas gifts.