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As part of our series with financial journalist and author Rodney Hobson, we look at kick 'em when they're down scams.

Most of us believe that we are twice as likely to fall victim to a physical home break-in than a digital crime. However, according to the Crime Survey of England and Wales, people are in fact much more likely to be the target of digital crime, with almost half of all crime now either fraud or cyber crime. To find out how we can stay safe online, Jinan Rahma was joined by Mark Hughes, President of BT Security.

How many of you are fearful about your online security? According to the findings of Britain's Digital DNA - a new report by global management consultancy, Oliver Wyman - more than a third of us are willing to take ourselves off the grid to protect our privacy. The report comes just days after the Investigatory Powers Act was passed into law, widening the Government's digital surveillance powers - the passing of the new law, dubbed by its' critics as the 'Snoopers' Charter', is likely to further increase consumer fears about privacy online. To discuss the findings in more detail, Olivia Demetriades spoke to Chris McMillan, a Partner at Oliver Wyman and lead on Britain's Digital DNA report.

Oli Winton of FTI consulting joined Simon live in the studio for The Bigger Picture. They discussed: The EU’s attitude towards Scotland its desire to stay within the single market. The EU’s attitude towards UK and Brexit negotiations. The current state of the UK’s political parties as we near 2017. The resurgence of strike action over Christmas.

by Antoine de Ste. Exupery - read by Boris Pomerantz and first broadcast in late 2016. The epilogue of this remarkably perceptive book, written in the 1930s, should inspire us to help all young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential in adult life.

Simon spoke to Nic Vine author of a book called ‘How Can We Make This Happen? : Successful Change Through Incentives and Trust’ in it he discusses how organisations can make changes such as mergers, redundancies, and managerial reshuffle as effective and painless for their employees.

This is Emerging Opportunities, the only show on radio dedicated to global emerging markets. Hosting today's show are Share Radio's Juliette Foster and Managing Editor of the Frontier Funds Consultancy, Gavin Serkin. Joining them in the studio today was David Cornell, Chief Investment Officer for India Capital Growth Fund and Ocean Dial Asset Management. Today they took a special look at the rise and fall of markets in India this year.

Donald Trump's promise to create more jobs played well with crowds especially in regions hit hard by the decline of their manufacturing industries. In Mr Trump's world America can only restore its economic greatness by re-negotiating trade accords which have yielded it few, if any, real benefits. To achieve this would mean taking on the likes of China, which the new president elect claims has abused its position to flood the market with cheap goods. With Mr Trump now gearing up to take possession of the White House, how is he planning to make America a top manufacturer, and does that mean risking a trade war with China? For more analysis, Share Radio's Juliette Foster was joined by Professor John Weeks, Share Radio's regular economics commentator.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced her proposals to keep the country in the European single market. The first minister says Scottish membership of the European Economic area and European Free Trade Association would allow it to stay part of the UK but still enjoy single market access. She previously suggested there could be another independence referendum if the proposals are dismissed by the UK Government - but she doesn't think that'll happen. For more analysis, Share Radio's Juliette Foster was joined on the line by Maurice Smith, Share Radio's Scotland Correspondent.

TheCityUK has released a report today warning that the UK’s legal sector could be at risk if the government fails to secure guarantees for it after Brexit. The report warns that 370,000 jobs are dependent on the outcome of the Brexit negotiation, and warned of the risks to the UK economy if the £26bn legal sector loses its title as a hub for legal expertise. To find out more about this Simon Rose was joined by Robert McLeod, the CEO of MLex,