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Georgie Frost is joined by financial heavy weights Lindsay Cook and Andy Webb- They have all you need to know if you're in the market for a mortgage; asking which offers are too good to be true and looking at the hidden side of the ever so convenient e-receipts

Editor Simon Lambert and deputy editor Adrian Lowry join Georgie Frost to go through the party manifestos ahead of June's general election, the latest figures out this week, giving us an idea of the state of Britain and the economy, bad news for buy-to-letters & the taxpayer's stake in Lloyds Banking Group has been fully sold off.

Today on the agenda, Georgie Frost and Good Housekeeping's consumer editor Sara Benwell discussed how London has topped the tables as having the most expensive public transport in the world. Plus they look at how work has begun on 65 new trains set to boost capacity and reduce journey times on the East Coast Main Line. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Share Radio's Nigel Cassidy, and Chris Bailey of Financial Orbit joined Georgie Frost in the studio. Our question is: In the last 2 years, what do you think has been the biggest financial event? And the guys discussed the biggest market headlines they've come across this morning.

Welcome to the This is Money show on Share Radio. From major supermarkets to micro-entrepreneurs we’ll be focusing on businesses big and small. Growing competition, inflation and a weak pound are all spelling problems for the retail sector whilst plans to scrap tax breaks threaten small businesses with bigger bills. Running through the various other issues from 4G to the strength of the high street Georgie Frost is joined by Editor Simon Lambert and Consumer Affairs Editor Lee Boyce. Plus how the new, forgery proof pound coin might not prove as secure as hoped.

The Institute for Leadership and Management has found that allowing employees to work flexibly can significantly reduce stress levels. Its recent survey found that 65% of managers think flexible working helps to keep workers motivated and committed. To find out more, Share Radio's Sara Macham spoke to Kate Cooper, head of research, policy and standards at the Institute of Leadership & Management.

Could nerves and anxiety be preventing you getting your next job? According to research, 65% of jobseekers felt being nervous in interviews prevented them showing their true ability. So what can you do to overcome the worry and what is it about the interview process that's so daunting? To find out, Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to celebrity psychologist Dr Linda Papadopolous.

Today on the agenda, Sue Dougan and personal finance expert Martyn James discussed how Facebook is hiring 3,000 more staff to police its content. Plus they look at how it's finally the end for the old paper five pound note. All these stories and more on The News Review.

Starting with the French elections this morning. Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron have clashed in a TV debate ahead of Sunday's vote. Moving away from the elections, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says it was wrong to suggest Brexit would be a fast and painless process with no impact on people’s lives. He's highlighted the rights of EU citizens, the final divorce settlement, and the Irish border question as the key issues that must be addressed.

Joining Sue Dougan to go through the latest market headlines was Nigel Cassidy and it's been a busy morning of company announcements. We've heard from a number of major companies. Starting with Morrisons and Next.