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Georgie Frost

Mark Driscoll from Forum of the Future on what Flexitariansim is

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Mark Driscoll from Forum of the Future on what Flexitariansim is
Many people around Britain are cutting back on how much meat they eat. This is down to concerns over meat's effect on health, the environment and animal welfare. It's a trend known as Flexitarianism, or semi-vegetarianism, and is said to be a step towards a healthier and more sustainable planet. Our reporter Frey Lindsay spoke to Mark Driscoll from Forum of the Future to explain what exactly Flexitariansim is, and how it will impact us.
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Mark Driscoll


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Georgie Frost

Richard Parkin from Fidelity on new state pension proposals

Georgie Frost
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Richard Parkin from Fidelity on new state pension proposals
Should we take our state pension early? Under new government proposals, we all could be given that choice. A new report has outlined changes that could move the state pension age up or even allow people to take their pension early. To find out, Share Radio reporter, Tom Hill, spoke to Richard Parkin from Fidelity.

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Georgie Frost

Joanna Faith, editor of YourMoney.com, on The News Review 24/10/16

Georgie Frost
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Joanna Faith, editor of YourMoney.com, on The News Review 24/10/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio Joanna Faith, editor of YourMoney.com. On the agenda today, Chancellor Philip Hammond has declared he is considering dropping the autumn statement in order to reduce the treasury's role in government. Elsewhere, shocking new figures have claimed a quarter of us have as little as £1 in their bank account by pay day. And contactless technology has meant that consumers now prefer to use debit cards to make payments instead of hard cash. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Joanna Faith


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Georgie Frost

Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 21/10/16

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Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher on The News Review 21/10/16
Georgie Frost is joined in the studio by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. Today they discuss the new team of experts being put together to tackle firms exploiting self-employed workers as well as the new Pension Schemes Bill. Plus why Kit Kat could be the next product affected by the falling pound. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Ed Bowsher


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Sue Dougan

Rachel Springall, personal finance expert at moneyfacts.co.uk, on The News Review 20/1016

Sue Dougan
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Rachel Springall, personal finance expert at moneyfacts.co.uk, on The News Review 20/1016
Sue Dougan is joined by Rachel Springall, personal finance expert at moneyfacts.co.uk. Today they discuss Sir Philip Green's upcoming meeting with the pensions regulator as well as the news a third of people get poor or no mobile phone reception at home. Plus how self driving cars could become the future of motoring. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Rachel Springall


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Ed Bowsher

Money Saving Expert: Megan French joins us to discuss the week's best deals.

Ed Bowsher
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Money Saving Expert: Megan French joins us to discuss the week's best deals.
Consumer finance writer Megan French talks us through saving on the cost of driving as well as a roundup of this week’s deals from Money Saving Expert.
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Megan French


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Ed Bowsher

Andy Webb, personal finance journalist and blogger at 'Be Clever With Your Cash' on The News Review 19/10/16

Ed Bowsher
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Andy Webb, personal finance journalist and blogger at 'Be Clever With Your Cash' on The News Review 19/10/16
Ed Bowsher is joined in the studio by Andy Webb, personal finance journalist and blogger at 'Be Clever With Your Cash'. Today they discuss the latest reforms to pensions as well as the growing threat of current account fraud. Plus why many workers aren't using their full holiday allowance. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Andy Webb


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Money Fight Club- Taking on overdraft fees.

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Money Fight Club- Taking on overdraft fees.
This week financial journalists Vix Layton and Lindsay Cook take on the banks charging more on overdrafts than pay day loan companies as well as looking at the use of friend referral offers. Plus why white goods are getting the sucker punch awards this week.
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Vix Leyton, Lindsay Cook


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Sarah Pennells (1)

Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com, on The News Review 18/10/16

Sarah Pennells (1)
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Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com, on The News Review 18/10/16
Sarah Pennells is joined in the studio by Kevin Pratt, web editor at MoneySuperMarket.com. Today they discuss the average fall in pay for self-employed workers as well as the growing cost of online fraud. Plus why fashion sales have suffered their worst decline in seven years. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Kevin Pratt


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Ed Bowsher

Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk, on The News Review 17/10/16

Ed Bowsher
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Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk, on The News Review 17/10/16
Ed Bowsher is joined by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss the latest figures for retail spending as well as looking at a new government scheme to safeguard members of failed pension funds. Plus why parents are increasingly struggling to put aside savings for their children. All these stories and more on The News Review.
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Hannah Maundrell


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