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In this week's Talking Health, Jess explains the negative effects of sugar on health. She outlines how sugar acts on the body, where sugar is hiding in our diet, and how you can act to monitor your sugar intake.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the instability of the oil market during wartime, and how it doesn't affect your energy bills like you may think. He describes the separation between oil and gas prices, the challenges of transportation, and where Britain sits in the global market pecking order.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the benefits of travelling to study, and education and travel combined really do broaden the minds of many students.
In this week’s Talking Life, Kieran talks to Frederike Berens, a Play Expert from the kids' outdoor equipment company, Wickey. They discuss new research conducted that uncovers the shame half of UK parents feel surrounding their kids' lack of outdoor play opportunities. Frederike highlights the importance of outdoor play, and advises parents on how they can get their kids outside more.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory discusses how humans talk to AI and the effect that has on us – how do we react when it gives us answers, are we polite when we write prompts and how does AI shape human behaviour in the real world?
In this week's Talking Health, Kieran discusses the dangers of over-exercise. He points out the disturbing phenomenon of active adults in their younger years requiring surgeries, the signs to look out for when exercising, and what you can do to work out with longevity as the forefront concern.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the government's new cut to VAT on electricity, and why the saving may be a drop in the ocean compared to the deluge of bill hikes to come.
On this week's Talking Life, Kieran speaks with co-parenting podcaster Ang Burns. They discuss the extra challenges faced by co-parents over the summer months, and what proactive solutions can be useful when communication and good will breaks down.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at how older British cities, whose streets were designed for people walking and maybe a horse and cart, were changed and modified to accommodate modern forms of travel, and the challenges city planners still face when it comes to working around how these old cities are designed.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory discusses how humans talk to AI and the effect that has on us – how do we react when it gives us answers, are we polite when we write prompts and how does AI shape human behaviour in the real world?
In this week’s Talking Health, Jess discusses the importance of work-life balance, the risks that come with overwork and burnout, and the benefits of maintaining a good work to labour ratio in your life.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran discusses the new rules for buy now, pay later credit: how a sector worth 60 million pounds in 2017 grew to more than 13 billion, why the government stepped in, what protections shoppers get from today, and the trade-off for those who may now be turned down.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about the relevance of postcards in our holidays these days - why is their popularity declining and are tourists overlooking the iconic souvenir tradition of sending one to a loved one?
In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Head of Marketing at hotukdeals, and entrepreneurial prodigy, Ben Smye. They discuss new research surrounding summer holiday spending habits, the extra cost of the World Cup, and how you can get the best bang for your buck this summer.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about what therecommended amount of screen time is for people in the UK and discusses how we can build healthy screen time habits. All health-related information is correct at the time of release.
On this week's Talking Health, Jess discusses mindfulness, paying attention to the present moment, and how the simple habit can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and sleep, and even support physical health. From mindful walks to guided meditation, Jess explores easy ways to build the practice into daily life, even in just five to ten minutes a day.
In this week’s Talking Money, Kieran talks to the Chief Legal Officer of Simpler Law, to untangle some of the common confusions surrounding inheritance and cohabitiation without a will when it comes to unmarried partners.
She’s sums up the situation from a legal perspective, and gives advice to couples who are living unmarried long-term.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory explores the UK’s green spaces to see how rewilding is changing our environments up and down the country.
In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Liam Sparks, the Prestige Manager of Buffalo Trace, to discuss what research has found regarding how British tastes are being influenced by big cultural summer moments in the US.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory goes over tips to avoid creating a mess of wires – how do we avoid that situation where wires have entangled themselves in your pocket or behind a desk?
In this week's Talking Health, Rory talks to Doctor Tony Cox OBE about the importance of sample storage in the world of medicine, as someone who manages the leading UK sample storage facility.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran explains how poor public transport connections are holding back many disabled people from joining the workforce, and how this could be costing the economy billions.
In this week's Talking Travel, Kieran discusses the EU's new border checks, why they're causing queues that could cost you your flight, and the three things to sort before you travel to avoid getting caught out.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Padman Vamadevan about a new partnership that the NHS has struck with a genomics testing firm to give more cancer patients access to complex genetic testing for their disease.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to a Vice President at long-time Wimbledon partner IBM to see what's new for this year's tournament, tech-wise.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Sleep Psychologist Dr Ritz Birah from Panda London, to discuss her top tips for getting a good nights sleep particularly during the heatwave, high humidity and soaring pollen levels.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran explains how employer National Insurance hikes have affected the UK economy one year on, and highlights how these costs may have been passed on to ordinary people.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory shares some top tips about how to cool your car down if it’s been parked in the sun.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Barney Barnbrook to discuss the charity The Army Benevolent Fund.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about how to properly recycle your batteries. With a number of incidents where electric batteries have caught fire in landfills, Rory asks how we’re supposed to dispose of them safely and what resources are there to help us do so.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Jackline Kiarie, Director of Programmes at Amref Institute for Capacity Development, to discuss how the climate crisis is linked to disease outbreaks.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran talks with the COO of Ticombo regarding his advice on how to avoid ticket scams this summer.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how heat can delay things like trains and take-off times, and how the different sectors of the transport industry respond to the rise in temperature.
In this week’s Talking Life, Kieran talks to Zoe Burke from the leading wedding planning app Bridebook about the latest wedding trends and what we should be expecting from any weddings you may be attending later this year.The Audio
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about facial recognition - an increasingly common type of technology that helps us to unlock our devices. How does it work, and how widely used is it across the UK?
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Physician Paul Moran, NHS lead for Urogynaecology services throughout Worcestershire, to discuss Stress Urinary Incontinence.
In this week's Talking Money, Kieran looks at how Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire - how did he do it, why his rocket company is valued so highly, and whether he'll stay that way for long.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks to Thomas Eichentopf from Diamant about e-bike knowledge in the UK, and makes the case for why cycling is good for us here in the UK.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Michael Follett, a leading voice campaigning for better playtime for children, about why playtime is so important for children and why parents are backing the idea that schools need a plan for their play.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about the UK’s newly announced social media ban for under-16s – why has it been brought in, how will it work, and how effective will it be?
In this week’s Talking Health episode, Daniel Clewlow speaks to Health and Wellbeing Coach Sarah Stanndard about summer diets and how to stay on track.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about companies that sell our personal data – how much is our information worth, and what are the consequences of these free services using our information to make money.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the overtourism problem Mount Everest faces, the consequences it’s had on the local environment and what the government is doing to stop it.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Eddie Hooker, CEO of mydeposits, to discuss the landmark Renters’ Rights Act, which banned no-fault evictions, but, one month on, new data shows widespread confusion is still leaving tenants and landlords in the dark.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses new measures that Meta has introduced to try and protect children on their websites like Messenger and Facebook. Are these measures enough to protect teens, or does more need to be done to protect young people online?
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the British Heart Foundation's recommendations for healthy snacks, food that is good for the heart and body.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses diversification, the practice of spreading your money across different investments instead of putting it all into one place, and why it is important.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about traffic hotspots across the UK – why these areas see so much traffic and what we can do to avoid it as best we can.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory discusses how well us Brits know our neighbours, and how it’s Gen Z that are leading the charge in getting acquainted with our neighbours.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusseshow Meta has rolled out expanded “13+” content settings across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger as part of its ongoing effort to make teen accountssafe.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Steph Lotz, UK General Manager at Convo and an advocate for the Deaf community, to discuss the barriers that people who are deaf face when trying to access healthcare. Steph is communicating with Jessica via a BSL interpreter.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses some common income tax myths that people in the UK may believe and highlights the truth behind these misconceptions.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about some of the oldest, most interesting trees and discusses why they are so interesting to tourists across the world.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a co-CEO of a charity Home Start UK, to talk about a new YouGov survey identifying the problem of parental loneliness and what support there is out there for parents who feel this way.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how everyday online activity is generating huge profits for tech and AI companies, raising growing concerns about the value, use and privacy of personal data.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Deshpande, Founding Director of Tranquil TMS and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, and Dr Babu Nayar, also a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Director. They are discussing how mental health problems are affecting millions across the UK, and attention is turning to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain linked to mood.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses where the feeling of impulse buying comes from and how companies market their products to make you more likely to buy them without thinking.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about micro-climates – the phenomenon that explains why different regions of the UK can experience vastly different weather conditions at the same time.
In this week’s Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Sharon Hall, Chief Executive of the UK Tea and Infusions Association, to discuss new research showing that tea forms part of Brits’ everyday routines across generations and acts as a 'social glue', bringing people together.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy talks to a former University College London fellow about how students use AI to revise, and how AIs are being designed specifically to follow exam boards and compete with private tutors.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Amy Perkins, Consultant Dermatologist and Lead Ambassador for SKCIN, to discuss the charity SKCIN's launch of EXPOSE THE GLOW, a new interactive programme for secondary school students, educating them on the most dangerous tanning myths and viral misinformation.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses where the feeling of impulse buying comes from and how companies market their products to make you more likely to buy them without thinking.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the 874-mile journey between the furthest south-westerly point of the UK, Land’s End, to the furthest north-eastly point, John O’Groats and why this journey is one that thousands of people do every year.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses how weight-loss jabs are changing consumer spending habits.
In this week's Talking Tech, Jessica is joined by Keenan Cronyn, an AI Recruiting Strategist at Workable, to discuss AI in recruitment and how to make your CV stand out.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses scientists' research showing that oral health is linked to serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, strokes, diabetes, arthritis, and even cognitive decline, and the importance of good oral health.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Jan Skoyles, Head of Research at Goldcore, to discuss new research showing that Brits are concerned about their finances.
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In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how good the UK’s geography actually is and how the UK is generally good at instilling a good knowledge of this at an early age.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Ed Lane, Managing Director of Crematoria and Cemeteries at Westerleigh Group, to discuss a new survey of those aged 55 and above who have organised a funeral in the last 5 years, and the importance of discussing funeral wishes with your loved ones.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses AI and asks the question, what happens to work when machines don’t just assist - but replace?
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how the UK healthy life expectancy has fallen by two years in the past decade meaning that people are living longer but not healthier lives.
In this week’s Talking Money episode, Daniel Clewlow speaks to Matt West - CEO of the Lettings Hub - all about the brand-new Renters' Rights Act.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about Japan’s Golden Week – a week-long national holiday comprised of several bank holidays that are celebrated back-to-back.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses how the marathon evolved from an ancient legend into a global 26.2-mile race.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how Zine’swhich are defined by the cut-and-paste aesthetic are facing a new kind of disruption: artificial intelligence.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the best ways to prevent mosquito bites.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about when companies merge – what it means, how expensive they can be and why businesses do this.
In this Week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to the self-governing islands around the UK – the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey, delving into their relationship with the UK and how they're considered independent, self-governing states.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Marie Troughton, UK-based Medical Relationships & Clinical Services Education Manager for Clinique, and Alice Ward, who is discussing her experience with rosacea, to raise awareness of the skin condition rosacea.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how for decades Britain has been quietly shaping the global video games industry.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Sir Jonathan Asbridge, the Chief Clinical Officer at Sciensus, to discuss the new report by Sciensus, treatment at home and the ten-year NHS plan.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about the recent news regarding council tax reform – how chasing missed payments is changing and what that means for council taxpayers across the UK.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about when on and off-peak times are, how much more expensive booking on-peak holidays is and what we can do to reduce how much we spend on our holidays.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Tom Neumark, the CEO of Porchlight, to discuss hidden homelessness and how the charity Porchlight supports those in need.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy looks at why space tourism hasn’t yet lived up to the hype. The dream isn’t dead - it’s just delayed. As with early air travel, making it widely accessible will take time, innovation and much lower costs.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Alan Graves, Founder and Clinical Research Advisor at DoNotAge.org, to discuss new research that reveals Brits are redefining ageing - focusing less on appearance and more on how they feel. Alan advises on how we can age well on the inside and the outside.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Alan Graves, Founder and Clinical Research Advisor at DoNotAge.org, to discuss new research that reveals Brits are redefining ageing - focusing less on appearance and more on how they feel. Alan advises on how we can age well on the inside and the outside.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Jonathon Upton, the CEO of Estatesearch group, to discuss the NS&I Scandal and how more than £33 billion in financial assets are going unclaimed after death because families often do not know where to look for their deceased loved ones financial assets.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory shares some tips if you’re thinking of doing any driving whilst you’re abroad and how driving is different in different countries.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses historian Alexander Meddings article debunking history's most commonly believed myths.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how Artificial intelligence was meant to unlock creativity. Instead, for many, it’s doing the opposite.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the importance of work-life balance for our physical and mental health and how an employee's work-life balance benefits businesses.
In this week's Talking Money, Dan speaks to a tax expert to talk all things tax changes, as we head into the new financial year 26-27.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the planned changes to claiming money back for train fares in the UK, if your train is cancelled or runs late.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the rise of pre-loved shopping in charity shops and online. Research by the British Heart Foundation shows more than two-thirds of people have second thoughts about buying new.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how in recent months, major tech firms including Amazon and Meta have linked workforce reductions directly to advances in AI.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the most-searched health myths in the UK and the truth behind the myths.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses data that shows British people are using AI for financial advice, particularly Gen Z and millennials.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory travels to Majorca to discover why it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain for Brits everywhere.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses a new study looking at nearly 30 years of data on polar bears around Svalbard, a Norwegian island way up in the Arctic, the findings show that on average polar bears are in better physical condition now than they were 25 years ago.
In this week's Talking Tech Poppy discuss, Amazon’s latest move into robotics which signals a deeper push into the final, and often most complex, stage of delivery: the doorstep.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by consultant radiologist, Dr Alex King, to discuss new guidelines fromthe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, or NICE, which have officially given the green light to thermal ablation to treat kidney cancer on the NHS.
In this week’s Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow speaks to Stuart Miller from Xero about Making Tax Digital - the upcoming government rollout of new tax reporting rules.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to a leading South-Asian confectionary brand about Eid: What Eid's place is among Islam's traditions and the role that sweets play in the celebrations.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Hels Bowie from LGBT Youth Scotland to discuss issues affecting young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or queer, and the work that LGBT Youth Scotland charity does.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy summariseshow according to new figures, child sexual abuse imageoffences which have been recorded by UK police have risen by almost 10% in the past year, intensifying concerns about the safety of children in an increasingly digital world.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Fiona Loud from Kidney Care UK to discuss kidney health and chronic kidney disease. This is a disease awareness campaign that is initiated and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim – the opinions expressed by the spokesperson are their own.
In this week's Talking Money, Poppy was joined by CEO of gifting platform Wowcher, George Oborne to discuss gifts ahead of Mother’s Day.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at new data showing how many people across the UK use AI to plan their trips abroad, and how that’s changing our travel planning habits.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Tara Cunningham, a specialist in food marketing at Egg Free Cake Box, to discuss Mother’s Day gift giving.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to an IVF Specialist and Nancy, a lady who's had IVF, about how AI is being used to transform IVF to increase the odds of making it more successful.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses the Spring Statement that Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered on the 3rd of March 2026, and whether UK households will be financially better off.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks to a spokesperson from Visit Orlando about travel to America for the world cup, what you'll need if you want to go and what there is to do in Florida, a place where many of the round 1 games are taking place.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a senior member of the Royal Kennel Club team about a new UK dog census they've conducted and about dog agility, with Crufts being right around the corner.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy was joined byNeil Young, Global Engineering Capability Director at Babcock. They discussed the growing shortage of engineers and why early engagement with young people is vital.
Babcock recently hosted a two-day STEM-athon on 3–4 March, bringing together 400 pupils and teachers from Bristol and the South West to inspire the next generation of engineers.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Albert Edwards to discuss prostate cancer and treatments for prostate cancer.
In this week's Talking Money, Rory talks to the CEO of a Funeralcare company about how not talking about death impacts the average cost of a funeral, and just why we avoid talking about funerals with our loved ones.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the thing we all complain about – the speed limit: Where it came from, how they’ve changed and why we drive at 30mph in residential areas and 70mph on motorways.
In this week's Talking Life, Poppy was joined by Zoe Burke, the UK’s Leading Wedding Expert & Head of Brand Bridebook to discuss new research that reveals that the public thinks Valentine’s Day is the worst day to propose on – branding it clichéd and tacky.
In this week's Talking Health, Rory talks to a nutritional practitioner about weight loss jabs, and how professionals are warning against just using those jabs alone to fight weight gain. They also talk about the importance of coupling the jabs with dietary and lifestyle changes.
In this week’s Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow speaks to Matt Lock from Switch the Play Foundation to discuss how they support professional athletes to progress to a career outside of sport, and a brand new programme specifically designed for rugby players.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the recent news of Aberdeen’s 21 consecutive days without direct sunlight, and the consequences of living for such a long period of time without it.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a relationships expert about what the UK actually thinks about loves biggest tropes - do we want on-screen romances for our personal lives, and did we actually care much for this valentines just gone?
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Barnsley’s selection as the UK’s first Tech Town - a significant milestone in the government’s strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday public life.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses Raynaud’s Syndrome, a condition that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes, often in response to cold temperatures or stress.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses pensions, what they are, and the best options for long term saving.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to a professional chef about Chinese New Year, and how it is celebrated in Hong Kong.
In this week's Talking Life, Daniel speaks with Mark Taylor, Director of Apprenticeship Partnerships at Lincoln College, alongside former student Andrew Ferrol, to find out how the skills shortage across defence, aviation, and aerospace can be solved.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by MiguelFornés, Governance and Compliance Manager at Surfshark,to discuss new research from the cybersecurity company showing that 2025 was a particularly bad year for data leaks. The UK is sixth among the most affected countries worldwide, underlining the need for better internet safety.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Olly Rathbone, who (alongside his best friend George Attfield) rowed 3,000 miles, non-stop, for 40 days and 40 nights across the Atlantic. Olly and George have raised thousands for the charity, the Wave Wranglers, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for the BHF programme to provide defibrillators to underfunded sportscentres and communities.
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In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses Lifetime ISAs (LISA), what they are, the rules, and some good providers to consider.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to Lyon, France’s second city, to find out what there is to do for UK tourists and those interested in something a little different from the usual trip to the country.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Anna Foreman, a qualified vet in the UK, about new research all around Cats. Many people believe a cat makes a good first pet according to new data, and the two of them talk about why we as a nation are obsessed with cats.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how AI-generated music is blurring the line between human creativity and automation, raising concerns about transparency, copyright and whether independent artists’ work is being used to train AI systems without their knowledge or consent.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Linas Zeniauskas and his patient, Roger Lewis,to discuss how more UK patients are travelling abroad for hip and knee surgeries and treatment.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Daniel talks about all things currency - its history and its possible future. What's the strangest thing you've ever traded?
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by Sarah Vachon, oil sommelier educator and founder of Citizens of Soil, to discuss the Mediterranean diet and the current trend of having a daily spoonful of extra virgin olive oil for your health.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by AberfeldyGlobal Brand Ambassador Matthew Cordiner to discuss Burns Night.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Joe Ferguson, a family law solicitor at Myerson Solicitors, to discuss mediation, co-parenting and how families can reduce conflict using the OurFamilyWizard app.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by leading psychiatrist, Dr Bruna Sanader Vukadinovic, from Private Psychiatrist, to discuss how an over-reliance on insomnia medication may be doing more harm than good – especially when ADHD is involved.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory goes over the increasing problems faced by universities and other private education institutions of why they’re struggling for funding and what is being done to stop universities from closing for good.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to one of the UK's leading chilli farms about what it's like to grow a plant that grows in scorching heats in the UK, and what people think about spice and trying new things.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of WordPress, to discuss how websitesare changing, particularly with AI.
In this week's Talking Tech, Jessica is joined by Faisal Abbasi, AI Specialist from Bell Integration, to discuss new research by Bell Integration showing C-suite leaders believe AI is saving the average employee nearly a full working day every week.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Health & Wellness Coach, Sarah Stannard, to discuss new research by YAZIO revealing the nation's eating habits.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses how couples should discuss money, the importance of discussing money, and research on different ‘money languages’ that people have.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Poppy discusses how overtourism is driving travellers away from the world’s most crowded destinations and towards lesser-known alternatives. She highlights Intrepid Travel’s 2026 “Not Hot List”, which showcases under-the-radar places that offer richer cultural experiences.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by renowned neuroscientist Professor David Nutt to discuss his research at GABA labs, and a new alternative to alcohol that he's invented.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy was joined by Stephen Dean a Product Specialist at Yamaha Music to discuss 25 years since the launch of iTunes and how the rise of streaming has changed the music industry.
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In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Ritz Birah, a Consultant Counselling Psychologist, to discuss sleep hygiene, and new research on the nation's sleep habits by Panda London.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses the true cost of free things - whether that is in money, time, or energy.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about the areas of the country that are likely to receive the most snow, and the effects that has on the geography of the region as well as its communities.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy looks at Lego's new tech-powered "Smart Bricks", launched at CES 2026, which use sound, light and motion sensors to bring sets to life. While Lego hails them as a major innovation that enhances imaginative play, child development experts warn they could dilute creativity and raise concerns about how much control technology has in children's play.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how people are reading for pleasure less, reading rates are in particular decline among children, and reading has many health benefits, so we should all read more.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses some top tips to help everyone bring their bills down this winter, whilst keeping their homes warm.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about how time zone oddities mean that we don't all celebrate the new year as uniformly as you might think.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses New Years Eve Traditions in Spain, Japan, Brazil, Denmark and the Philippines.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the new Women in Tech Taskforce, led by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, which will advise ministers on improving gender diversity and supporting economic growth in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses Dr David R Hamilton's research on the science of kindness and how kindness affects our immune systems.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses some top tips to help everyone make 2026 a budgeting and saving success.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory searches for traditional, cozy places that are popular for tourists who want to snuggle up by the fire during the winter.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses interesting Christmas traditions in Ukraine and Spain.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy was joined by Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of WordPress to discuss the history of the first website and the importance of websites in the current world.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses ways to look after your digestive health, avoid heartburn and indigestion this Christmas.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses how we can make Christmas more affordable, during what is arguably the most expensive time of year.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about the modes of transportation that allow us to travel across snow, who uses them and how they work.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Hannah Beard, an emergency veterinary nurse from Vets Now, to discuss keeping our pets safe this Christmas.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how UK actors are being balloted by their union, Equity, on whether to support industrial action over concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and digital scanning of performers' likenesses without consent.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses keeping your skin healthy this winter.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses credit scores. In particular, how to improve yours ahead of a mortgage application.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks to TV Personality and star of shows like Changing Rooms and more recently Outrageous Homes, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, about his experience and fondness of Saxony, a state in Germany, as a location to spend Christmas.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Floral Expert, Dani Turner, from Bunches, to discuss floriography (the language of flowers), flower symbolism, and how flowers can 'speak' when you can't find what to say.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how misogynistic abuse on social media is pushing women out of sport, highlighting Ofcom chief Dame Melanie Dawes' warning that talented female athletes may leave not because of performance or injury, but due to constant online hostility.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses health experts' warnings regarding taking cold and flu medicine or painkillers correctly.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by precious metal expert Dave Russell, CEO of Goldcore, to discuss how more people are investing in gold, and how to do this.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory travels the UK in search of the most unique Christmas markets the UK has to offer, as we approach the festive season.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Mary Fraser - a researcher who's dedicated to the history of the police in the UK, about a fascinating scheme the police ran in the late 19th century that involved donating clothes to poorer communities - a real slice of life, from the past.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses a new AI-powered 5G technology that aims to fix poor stadium connectivity and revolutionise the matchday experience for football fans.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Professor of Urology Stephen Langley to discuss the National Screening Committee recommendation for a UK-wide prostate screening programme for men aged over 45, which was not passed in November 2025.
In this week's Talking Money, Poppy Sayer speaks with Rob Halliday-Stein from Bullion By Post about why, despite gold being one of the world's oldest assets, many people still overlook it as an investment option.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about how on this upcoming Black Friday, how good historically have deals been on flights and other forms of travel. Are they worth your money, or are you better off just buying further in advance like usual?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mark Durrell, Specialist Paramedic at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, and Dan Joyce, from Kwik Fit, to discuss car and road safety.
In this week's Talking Tech, Daniel Clewlow speaks with the CEO of Medefer, Dr Bahman Nedjat-Shokouhi. They explore the changes coming to the NHS by 2027, and what they will mean for patients.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Mark Hudson-Peacock and long-term haemorrhoid sufferer and Founder of eXroid, Graham Bason, to discuss haemorrhoids, prevention, and treatment.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to Switzerland, to discover what awaits in its alpine landscapes for British tourists to discover.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mark Harding, Veteran and Army Benevolent Fund Ambassador, and Peter Monteith, Veteran and Chief Operating Officer for the Army Benevolent Fund, to discuss how the charity supports soldiers, veterans, and their families.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Europe's reliance on foreign tech leaves it vulnerable to surveillance, digital sabotage, economic rent extraction, and external influence over politics and public discourse.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the concerning rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow is joined by Chris Butler, Finance Director at Ethex, to discuss the rise in ethical investing - and the positive impact it's having on local communities around the UK.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory discusses Brit's most popular wedding destinations and uncovers the data behind why so many now travel to these places for the best day of their lives.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Jennifer White, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Associate Director of Media and Communications, to discuss Plant Wool Month.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains how Elon Musk sees Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, as central to the company's AI future - and how rising industry investment suggests humanoid robots could soon move from science fiction to everyday reality.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Ahuja, Fertility Expert from London Egg Bank, and Sammy Rainbow Furnival, an egg donor, to discuss The London Egg Bank's Freeze and Share programme, and the need for more donors from ethnic minorities.
In this week's Talking Money Daniel was joined by Ray Coyle the CEO of Energise Africa for Talk Money Week to discuss how the organisation is helping bridge the climate finance gap by connecting everyday investors with impactful solar energy projects across Africa. They talked about how Energise Africa began, the difference it's made to communities and small businesses, and how it's empowering people to invest sustainably in the transition to clean energy.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about many of the world's most famous deserts - what makes a desert a desert, and why they contain more surprises than you might expect.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Paul White, CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, and Maddi White, who has a non-visible disability, to discuss Hidden Disabilities Sunflower's launch of the Sunflower Extra - a new NFC-enabled card that lets wearers share personalised support information instantly and discreetly.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Simon Onyons from Kroll UK to explore why data has become the new currency. They discuss recent cyber-attacks on M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover, which reveal how criminals are exploiting customer information. Simon also explains how organisations can strengthen their defences to prevent hacks and data breaches.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager of Global Water Programs at NSF, to discuss how millions of UK homes could be fitted with illegal, non-compliant taps and plumbing.
In this week's Talking Money, Dan talks about a new report detailing the priorities of home buyers in 2025, and sits down with expert Karen Rodriguez from MFS to discuss why things like wifi connectivity and valuing property quality have become top priorities.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about why school trips are so important for children and the most popular places teachers take children to so that they can learn something about the world around them.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a consultant Counselling Psychologist, Dr Ritz Birah, about some new research around how the clock changes effect our sleep. She dives into how the darker days affect our mental health, as well as giving listeners some of her best tips for getting to sleep after a busy day.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is discussing new Vodafone research revealing that Sheffield is the UK's most AI-savvy city, with the highest "AIQ" score measuring confidence in using artificial intelligence.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Mark Rowland, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation, to discuss improving our sleep for better physical and mental wellbeing.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Inheritance Tax Expert and CEO and Founder of Level, George Williamson, to discuss new research showing that many people are financially dependent on inheritance.
In this Talking Travel, Rory talks about why we have A and B roads and why they're numbered in the confusing way that they are.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses a pilot project, called Chrisp Street Community Cycles, a pop-up bike library in East London, launched by Hubbub, Poplar Harca, and Sustrans, helping residents build cycling confidence through free bike loans, repairs, and guided rides.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Human Rights Lawyer Amal Clooney's ground-breaking UK initiative that uses AI to improve access to justice for women and girls around the world. The programme explores how artificial intelligence can help support those too often left behind by the justice system.
In this week's Talking Health, Poppy is joined by Dr Alice Ashby, Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director at the London Psychiatry Clinic, and Jennifer, who has ADHD and was treated by Dr Ashby. As October marks ADHD Awareness Month, with this year's theme "The Many Faces of ADHD," the episode explores how the condition affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel takes a look at some of the most costly mistakes ever made in movie history.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by TV Chef and Hong Kong Tourism Board Ambassador, Jeremy Pang, to discuss Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, which begins on the 23rd of October 2025.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the statue Mother Vérité – created by British artist Rayvenn Shaleigha D'Clark, in collaboration with Chelsea Hirschhorn (founder of Frida Mom), depicting a postpartum woman.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy highlights an IBM study showing rising public trust in AI, with 74% comfortable using AI assistants for decisions. The report points to growing opportunities for businesses to use adaptive "agentic AI" to improve customer experience and productivity.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses using headphones and ensuring good ear health.
In this week’s Talking Money, Daniel explores why investors seem to flock to gold in times of economic uncertainty.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks a trip to Florida to see what there is for UK tourists to do in the sunshine state.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Robert Metcalf to raise awareness of Salivary Gland Cancer, a rare form of cancer that often gets forgotten and is in desperate need of more funding and research.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy marks 15 years since The Social Network, reflecting on how its themes of power, connection, and control still define the digital age. She links the film’s warnings to today’s UK debates over the Online Safety Act, AI moderation, and free speech, noting how Zuckerberg’s story foreshadowed our modern struggles with loneliness, digital dependency, and the true cost of living online.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Rebecca Reid, a marathon world record holder who lives with an arrhythmia, to discuss how cardiovascular disease is the world’s biggest killer.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etty is joined by James Shore, Managing Director of iO Finance Partners, to discuss the challenges facing SMEs - with one of the biggest being the lack of lending available, which is stunting their growth.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the statistics behind our commutes, and how varied the UK’s commuter picture really is, talking about how long the average journey into work takes and what we use to get there.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Nick Sanderson, the CEO of the Audley Group, to discuss a new survey of people aged 55 and over conducted by Audley Group, which has found that being an explorer and a lifelong learner are among the most popular types of retirement lifestyles.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains how robots could be helping to save the housing crisis, as an Oxfordshire construction company has turned to robots in an effort to speed up housebuilding and help tackle the UK’s housing shortage.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Julie Greenfield from the charity Ataxia UK to discuss Ataxia, which is a collection of rare diseases that affects thousands of people in the UK, and Omaveloxolone (Omav), a new drug that has been approved in Scotland and is awaiting approval in the rest of the UK.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Jack Smith, the founder and CEO of Love Finance, to discuss how UK small businesses are struggling in the current economy and what they can do.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to WA – Western Australia, and its capital city Perth, to see what’s going on in the heart of Australia’s largest state.
In this week's Talking Life, Etty is joined by Christina Bennett, from Start Network, to discuss the Start Network's new policy paper urging governments, the UN, and INGOs themselves to change their approach to humanitarian aid.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains that the Tech Prosperity Deal has brought major US investments from Nvidia, Microsoft and Google, which the government hopes will boost jobs and innovation. But concerns remain that the UK is becoming too dependent on US tech giants, with lighter regulation raising questions over control and protections. The investment brings optimism, yet Britain’s bet on AI may lead to either revival or deeper reliance.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen – Chief Executive Officer at Faron Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the clinical trials of bexmarilimab for blood cancer treatment.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores how much Britons really spend on their furry (and feathered) friends - and what our pet spending habits reveal about love, lifestyle and loyalty.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about something that many areas of the UK see as a point of pride – cheese! How did this food item become something that so many regions cherish so dearly, and how many types of British cheese are there?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Anand Patel, GP and men’s health expert, to discuss a Lovehoney report showing that sexual anxieties are widespread among British men.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Etholle unpacks the rise of the “Blue Tick Economy” - exploring how online verification turned from a simple badge into a new kind of digital status symbol.
In this week's Talking Health, Etholle is joined by Gastroenterologist, Dr Alan Desmond, to discuss the nation's gut health. Are you really getting enough fibre?
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Chris Teasdale, the Chief Branch Officer from Handelsbanken, to discuss a new poll of the public, which revealed continued frustration and mistrust regarding automated customer service.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory will be talking about the natural world. September is time where many different animals will begin migrating for the winter, so how far do some of them travel just to survive the winter?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses Dr. Qizong Yue, from Southwest University in China, team’s research that suggests that cheerful music could help with motion sickness.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Etholle traces the surprising history of the 'computer bug', from Edison’s engineering quirks to the famous moth that stopped Harvard in its tracks.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Consultant Dermatologist, from Derma Reading, Dr Rima Clayton, to discuss new research that reveals that nearly one in three teenagers say their skin makes them less likely to go to school.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores the curious history and economics of paying to use the loo, from Roman taxes to Britain’s “spend a penny” tradition.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about VPNs – what are the benefits of connecting to servers across the world and how do people use them while they're abroad?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the move of a church that is over a hundred years old, 5km down the road in Kiruna, Sweden.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains how Jaguar Land Rover’s cyberattack shows how even major firms are vulnerable, with SMEs at even greater risk due to weaker defences. Beyond disruption, attacks can trigger lost sales, reputational damage, and financial strain - making cybersecurity a board-level priority for resilience and growth.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses AI stethoscopes, which can detect heart conditions in seconds.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle unpacks what your weekly supermarket shop really says about money, class, and identity in Britain.
In today’s Talking Travel, Rory takes us on a trip to the pyramids to discover what secrets they have, and to answer many of the most common questions about these great, mysterious structures.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses how scientists have made a 'superfood' that could save honeybees.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains how robots are transforming the UK - patrolling streets, building homes, and assisting in surgery - showing they’re already reshaping everyday life.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses new smartphone technology to help diagnose type 2 diabetes at home, PocDoc, that CEO Steve Roest says is a ‘game changer’ for preventative healthcare.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores the Bank of England’s plans for a potential ‘Digital Pound’ – a new form of money that could transform how we use the pound in everyday life.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about all things duty-free - why are they allowed to sell things tax-free and how have they become these long lines of perfume, alcohol and chocolate shops that we know them as today.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Sukh Chamdal, the CEO of Egg Free Cake Box, to discuss National Cupcake Day, trends, and how you can enjoy cupcakes at home!
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Munique Martins, COO and Women in Tech Mentor at Le Wagon. They discus why it’s important to remind young people that university isn’t the only path to success. Research from Le Wagon reveals that 1 in 5 school leavers are interested in joining the tech industry. However, the sector still faces a significant gender gap, making role models like Munique all the more vital.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how three-quarters of UK adults take supplements, the NHS advice on what supplements to take, and the importance of taking the right dose.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses a 400 year old phenomenon that would go down in financial history as the world’s first speculative bubble: Tulip Mania.
In this week's Talking Travel Rory McGowan shares the hidden secrets and stories behind The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, infamously known as 'The Bone Church'.
In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by RJ Botha, Winemaker and Cellar Master for South Africa’s Kleine Zalze wines, to discuss all things summer BBQ's and which wines to bring with you!
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy highlights how AI is blurring the line between real and fake content, from news stories to realistic images and videos. She shares tips for spotting fakes, urges using trusted sources, and warns that with AI influencing 80% of major elections in 2024, critical thinking is essential as technology outpaces regulation.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses brain freeze and the science behind why we experience those chilled headaches when consuming something cold.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses if British children are being adequately taught financial literacy in schools, and the importance of building a solid financial understanding.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory explores why we always stop to admire the view when we’re on our travels and where that fascination with landscapes comes from.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses supermarket psychology, the science behind how supermarkets are set up to maximise profits based on consumers' behaviours.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the significance of Meta’s latest smart glasses, developed with Ray-Ban, and what they signal for the future of technology. She highlights that these glasses go beyond being just a stylish gadget, they integrate cameras, microphones, spatial audio, and voice controls into a wearable, everyday design.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses micro-workouts, what they are, and why they may help you.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle talks us through the recurring habit of sci-fi writers and directors to use the overarching term 'credits', instead of creating a brand-new currency.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how much of our food travels great distances to get to our supermarket shelves, the damage it can do to the environment and the challenges behind supporting locally grown food.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by wine expert and strategist, Dan Harwood, from Eisberg Wine, to discuss mindful drinking and the rise of sober curiosity.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains the UK’s Online Safety Act forcing tech firms to verify users’ ages to protect children online, with heavy fines for non-compliance. Platforms use ID checks and AI tools to meet the July deadline, but challenges remain in preventing access by determined teens and ensuring real protection.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the new medical research showing that we should aim for 7,000 steps per day.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by tracking technology expert Craig Allen, from ABAX, to discuss the new ABAX survey showing the cost to businesses of workers misplacing company items.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how travel changes how we speak – does it matter where we go, does learning a new language make us lose our accent and how do we subconsciously change our speech to match those around us?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by celebrity chef and Cuisinart Ambassador, Briony May Williams, to discuss the nation's thoughts on ice cream and her top tips on how to make great quality ice cream at home.
In this week's Talking Tech poppy discusses how the Met Police will deploy live facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival entry points to identify wanted individuals, citing public safety. Civil liberties groups call the move invasive and racially biased, warning it risks targeting the very communities the event celebrates. The Carnival now becomes a flashpoint in the debate over surveillance and civil rights in the UK.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by DEBRA UK Ambassador Vie Portland to discuss her experience with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, or EBS, a painful but little-known genetic skin condition.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle dives into some of the most infamous financial scandals seen in British politics - often influence comes with a price.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how far humans have travelled in space, and the time it takes to arrive at some of our closest landmarks like the international space station, the moon and even mars.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses how dogs are working with The Endangered Wildlife Trust to save South Africa’s most endangered reptile species, the geometric tortoise.
In this week's Talking Tech poppy discusses the UK’s move to use AI to monitor NHS data in real time, aiming to spot safety risks early -starting with maternity care in November. Part of a 10-year digital plan, the system flags issues like high stillbirth rates for rapid response. Experts welcome the shift but stress AI must be backed by proper staffing to be effective.
In this week's Talking Health, Etholle discusses the essential tips to help keep your pets safe during the hot weather, she is joined by Everypaw Pet Insurance’s resident vet, Dr Anna Foreman.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle explores how simple typos, from stray commas to missing hyphens, have led to some of the most costly mistakes in history.
In this week’s Talking Travel – Rory talks about speed boats; powerful, often luxury boats that can travel at crazy speeds across the water. From the jet skis you see in summer blockbusters to vehicles used to break world speed records, just how powerful are these kinds of boats?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the summer holiday 2025 activity and hobby trends to help you keep busy and have fun this summer!
In this week's Talking Tech poppy explains how to get more thoughtful, detailed, and useful responses from ChatGPT by using four specific prompting techniques that encourage deeper reasoning, balanced analysis, structured insight, and practical guidance.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how our bodies respond to the hot weather and how we can keep ourselves and others safe.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle is joined by mum and former Olympian Paula Radcliffe, and MetLife UK’s Head of Protection, Phil Jeynes. Together they discuss parents balancing finances, work and families, particularly when their child is ill or injured.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Etholle discusses how 18th-century aristocrats turned travel into an art form, and laid the foundations for modern tourism.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Olivia Ahn, co-founder of Fluus and innovation and sustainability expert, to discuss new research showing that there’s a growing demand for sustainable period care.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the UK Governments recent announcement that they will be investing in a series of global tech firms, moves that signal a clear step forward in Britain’s effort to lead in emerging technologies.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Joanna Johnson, Training Manager at charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention, and Molly Taylor, who is a lived experience advocate on the Suicide Prevention Board at Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Jessica, Joanna, and Molly discuss a first-of-its-kind suicide prevention toolkit that has launched for young people throughout the country.
TRIGGER WARNING: This feature contains discussions on suicide, self-harm, and child abuse.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etty talks about the history of pensions in the UK, and how we created the system that we all rely on today.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses English Wine Week, the last week in June - how the hotter weather is changing the climate for wine production, and what wines the experts recommend for a hot summer's day.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Ashford, Camping and Festival Expert, to discuss his top tips on having the best festival experience at Glastonbury.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Etholle compares the fantastical norms of sci -fi, to real groundbreaking inventions.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the old, common phrase ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ and studies researching whether the phrase is true, and what nutritionists say.
For better or for worse, we all dream of winning. In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses the intricacies of The National Lottery.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about some towns that exist across country borders, and how that can make life in these places a bit complicated.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the history and the importance.
In this week's Talking Tech, Etholle discusses the many avenues of thought and discussion that facial recognition technology has provoked - its broad uses, concerns and benefits.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen to discuss a new blood cancer trial which has shown highly promising results, particularly for patients who have relapsed or live with hard-to-treat forms of the disease.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle looks at how the cheque went from everyday essential to near-extinction, and why, despite digital alternatives, it’s not quite gone yet.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about some of the world’s most famous lost cities – what happened to them, and why do they remain such a point of interest for travellers and adventurers today.
In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by Annabel Yazdi, Matching and Relationship Manager at London Egg Bank, alongside Poppy Begum who shares her experience in the egg donation process.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Uber's driverless taxi trials are set to begin in London next spring, collaborating with Wayve, after the UK government accelerated its autonomous vehicle deployment timeline. While this industry is predicted to create 38,000 jobs and contribute significantly to the economy, concerns remain about job displacement and safety incidents, despite data suggesting fewer accidents than human drivers.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Michael Follett, Founder and Director of Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) to discuss The Active Uniform Alliance aims for UK schools to adopt always active school uniforms.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle is joined by financial expert from Loomis UK, Shaun Forrester, to discuss the potentially still invaluable place that physical cash holds in the UK.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory dives into the history and culture of San Marino – one of the world’s smallest countries, that people in the UK don’t know much about.
In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by Klim Artemov from Globaltic, to discuss some of the darker realities of where we source our charcoal.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how major labels are in talks with AI startups Suno and Udio to license music and possibly receive equity, aiming to settle billion-dollar copyright lawsuits and set a new standard for AI use of creative content.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses NHS advise on anxiety, panic attacks, and how to support someone who is suffering.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses the ongoing debate of whether the British Royal Family are a financial benefit or burden, and if the inherent tradition of the Institution out way any costs.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about all modes of transportation that we used to use in the UK, but have either been upgraded or fallen out of fashion and into the recesses of history.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses simple and affordable ways to practice self-care at home.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the Met Office’s transition to a powerful new supercomputer hosted in Microsoft’s Azure cloud. It explains how this move marks a major shift in weather forecasting technology, enabling more accurate 14-day forecasts, better prediction of extreme weather, and greater support for climate research.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the different types of naps and how to have a healthy, refreshing nap.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle explains a sneaky surplus on goods targeted towards women, that has been charmingly coined 'The Pink Tax'.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about The Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world. Located in Dubai, many people know its name, but why was it built, what is it used for and just how tall is the latest tallest building in the world?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Thea Watson from global HR leaders, BrightHR, to discuss new research showing significant discrimination issues within UK workplaces.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow to discuss the new Consumer Voice Report 2025. The report reveals how Brits feel about AI in customer service - with a growing number expecting AI chatbots to recognise and respond to their mood.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses some common symptoms that could be signs of serious health conditions and how it is important to consult a doctor.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle runs through the thorough process of selecting which influential figures are chosen to be on the British banknotes.
In this week’s episode, Rory talks to Dickon Posnett, the President of the European Biodiesel Board and Corporate Affairs Director at Argent Energy, about research that he's done that shows what Brits think about the diesel and petrol car ban, and what other solutions there could be to helping the UK decrease the emissions from British vehicles.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses some of the differences between the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and the Oscars.
In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the rise of SIM swap fraud in the UK and what you can do to protect yourself from fraudsters who try to steal people's money and identity.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the research conducted by King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust called The Grown Up Peanut Immunotherapy trial.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle takes a break from the current world of finance to discuss some of the most beloved, and richest, fictional characters.
In this week’s episode, Rory talks about the origins of a few different, travel-related sayings, and how some of them have been used by us for over 300 years.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the history and how different countries celebrate.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explores Cancer 360, a new digital platform being rolled out by the NHS to centralise cancer patient data, speed up diagnosis, and improve care. Part of a £26 billion investment in NHS technology, the system replaces outdated methods and has already shown promising results in trials by reducing delays and improving patient outcomes.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses NHS advice on how to care for your feet.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle goes through the key milestones, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, that granted women greater financial independence.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the history of the London Underground’s map, it's different iterations and how it's become the iconic map that it is today.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses easy environmentally and budget-friendly methods to save the planet and some money.
In this week's Talking Tech, Etholle is joined by Brian Palmer, founder of Cello Electronics to discuss what's driving Brits to want to return to physical forms of media.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by the Lead Heart Failure Nurse at St George’s, Matthew Sunter, and Nick Hartshorne Evans, Founder and CEO of Pumping Marvellous, to discuss a new approach to treating acute heart failure that has been launched at St George’s Hospital in London.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle looks at the cost of tying the knot in the UK, from average wedding spends to why couples are still willing to splash out on their big day.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about "travel-sized" things - how long has the term been around, and how it could be evolving as more and more things become portable, and travel restrictions change.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by TV gardener Lynne Lambourne, to discuss new research by B&M showing that more of us are enjoying gardening.
In this week's Talking Tech, Jessica is joined by Kevin Ramchurn, a Mathematics Tutor, and Managing Director at Suited Tutor, to discuss the benefits of 1 to 1 online tutoring.
In this week's Talking Health, Etholle is joined by Professor Sir Christopher Evans, OBE founder and CEO of EDX Medical to discuss a revolutionary new testicular cancer test.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle is joined by Garnet Harrison, a whisky investment expert from Highland Cask Group, to explore whisky as an alternative investment option.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses the crime of Jaywalking, aka crossing the road without using a designated crossing. Why is it illegal in the US and where does the term come from?
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by leading vet, Dr Anna Foreman, to discuss data by pet insurance Everypaw that shows during Easter pet insurance claims for chocolate ingestion, poisoning, and toxicity rise.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Hugh Vinney, CEO of Minerva’s Virtual Academy, to discuss how special educational needs funding is in crisis, with nearly half of local councils facing potential bankruptcy. The government is under growing pressure to recognise Department for Education-accredited online schools as part of the solution.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by skincare expert and co-founder of Skin Shop, Amy Anderson and Becca Daley who suffers with rosacea to raise awareness of this chronic skin condition.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle takes a look at the range of tipping cultures across the world.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the hidden world underneath the city of love – the Paris Catacombs: why were they built, who's buried there and what on earth are they doing in a city known for its lights, fun and romance.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the wonderful West End in London and the three longest running West End shows.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, to discuss the recent employment law changes which came into effect in April 2025. These changes could have a significant impact on UK businesses, so we explored what exactly the changes are, and how they could affect workplaces.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks to someone Lottie Riddle, someone who's tested a first-of-its-kind Menopause exercise course that's being piloted in leisure centres across the country.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses when, why and how Britain made the switch to a decimal based currency system.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes us on a trip to Easter Island - famous for its carved stone statues and for being one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Conor Quigley, the UK and Ireland Director for Tobii Dynavox, a leading maker of assistive communication solutions, to discuss the impact of these ever-advancing technology solutions for non-speaking autistic people.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Jessica Tarrant, former children’s publisher and Yoto Content Director. Together, they discuss new research from the children’s audio platform Yoto, which reveals widespread concern about the amount of time children are spending on screens and the types of content they can easily access online.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by pharmacist Kevin Joshua, and weight-loss medication case-study, Danielle King, to discuss the future of obesity treatment and its impact on public health.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle delves through history to discuss the most unusual forms of currency used around the world.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how Venice is sinking and how the city, famed for its beautiful canals, is tackling the issue of flooding and sea level rise.
In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by Penelope Barton, CEO of Crimson Global Academy, to discuss the benefits of online schools and how the option is transforming how students learn.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how the UK education system is embracing digital transformation to improve teaching and learning. AI tools are being introduced to automate tasks like grading, reducing teachers' workloads and addressing recruitment challenges. Tech companies are ensuring AI tools are safe for students, while new teacher training focuses on assistive technology for students with special educational needs. The goal is to provide every student, regardless of background, with the opportunity to succeed in a digital world.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Founder and CEO of Daye Valentina Milanova and Josephine Vest, who has endometriosis, to raise awareness of endometriosis.
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses the topic of period poverty in the UK, the impact on people’s lives, and the urgent need for access to essential period products.
In this week's Talking Travel, Etholle is joined by Andy Edge from Parkdean Resorts to discuss some new research, and explore why the UK coastline is perfect for a family staycation this year.
In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by Dawn Davies an Irish Whisky expert to discuss all the best ways to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy speaks with Gavin McLean, Principal of Wolsey Hall Oxford, and Joy-Anna, a former student, about the shift toward homeschooling and online learning in the UK. Five years post-pandemic, nearly 50,000 parents withdrew their children from school last year, contributing to an 80% rise in remote learning. Key factors driving this change include mental health concerns and rising absenteeism, with 22.3% of students missing over 10% of lessons.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Sarah Turner, from Cerathrive, to discuss how photobiomodulation therapy (red-light therapy) can improve brain function and help fight neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s or motor neurone disease.
This week, Etholle explores the tradition of having the monarch’s face on British money, looking at the history of coinage portraits, from early rulers to Queen Elizabeth II.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about ghost tours - a common attraction in many cities and towns across the UK, and why they are beloved by so many tourists and locals alike.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Hayley Raeper to discuss how she achieved her career goals by taking an online course with ICS Learn.
This week, Etholle dives into the world of space tourism, how it started, where it’s headed, and whether it could ever be accessible to the rest of us.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Steve James, a longevity medicine specialist, and Kirstine Meier Carlsen who says understanding her metabolic health has helped her overcome cancer.
In this episode, Etholle explores the origins of Britain’s income tax, first introduced in 1799 as a temporary measure to fund the war with France. What started as a short-term solution is still in place more than two centuries later.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes you on a journey to the capital city of Australia – Canberra. With it being less well known than Sydney, Rory tries to show the listeners what is there to do and see, and why it’s a hub for Australian culture.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by King of Pies (chef Calum Franklin) off the back of relaunching Harrod’s restaurant, The Georgian, he joins Jessica to chat all about the humble British pie this British Pie Week and leading British pie innovators Dickinson & Morris.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Neal Misell, the Chief Executive of Mission Systems at Babcock to discuss Babcock’s Festival of Engineering which will engage 1,500 primary school pupils across three events, including 400 at their Bristol operations on World Engineering Day. The festival aims to inspire interest in STEM careers, particularly by breaking down barriers for women and promoting diversity.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the new General Practice (GP) deal with the government to help end the 8 am ‘scramble’ for GP appointments.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores what a fully cashless UK could mean for different communities and who would struggle without physical money. Is Britain truly ready to go completely digital?
In her last Talking Travel - Ella covers the exciting updates happening to air travel in 2025
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO of Walfinch and author of Time to Thrive: The Home Care Revolution, and Sarah Leyland, an Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse, to discuss how the care sector isn’t just in need of reform – it is on the brink of becoming a success story.
In this week's Talking Tech, Jessica is joined by Sam Griffiths, Technical Director at Ajax Systems UK, to discuss how technology is playing a crucial role in addressing safety concerns for both homes and retail spaces.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica raises awareness of prostate cancer and discussed Macmillan and NHS prostate cancer advice.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle looks at financial literacy in the UK and how it impacts people’s financial well-being. With recent research highlighting gaps in money management skills, she explores the factors behind the issue and ways to improve financial understanding.
With Talking Travel - Ella talks through a day in the life of the IT girl on the slopes.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Steve Horsfield, Assistant Principal at Lincoln College, and Samuel Hunt, a student progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 in Business and Administration at Lincoln College, to discuss the benefits of T-Levels.
In this week's Talking Tech, Ella speaks to Yvette Langton, a matchmaking expert and Founder and CEO of YL Introductions, about modern dating, matchmaking and swipe fatigue.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses some easy and good methods to meal plan for healthy meals throughout the week.
In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores whether there’s a perfect time to get paid and how different pay schedules impact budgeting, spending, and saving habits. Does getting paid more often help you manage money better, or make it easier to spend?
This week, Ella considers the girls trip coming of age and the importance of your female friendships when it comes to travel.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mario Aleppo, a Pizza Expert and the Founder of Fireaway Pizza to discuss all things pizza!
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the integration of generative AI in businesses and how it is more than a technological upgrade—it's a cultural transformation that demands trust, workforce reskilling, and a focus on technological literacy. While AI has the potential to double the UK's economic growth, success hinges on educating employees about its capabilities and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by TV relationship expert and author, Annabelle Knight, to discuss ways to have a great Valentine’s Day!
In this week's Talking Money, Etholle is joined by Kevin Brown, Savings Expert from Scottish Friendly, to discuss the needed change to the rules surrounding Junior Individual Savings Accounts.
With Talking Travel, Ella talks about how lovers are spending their honeymoons this 2025 and the trends the year ahead may hold.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Daniel Fulvio, Director of Community Partnerships at Rambert, the UK’s leading contemporary dance company to discuss how movement can play a powerful role in preparing children for school.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses some key tips on how to protect yourself against online scams. As online fraud surges, protecting yourself on the internet has never been more crucial. Nearly four million fraud cases were reported in the past year—a 19% rise, according to the British Crime Survey. Key threats include bank fraud, consumer scams, and online shopping fraud, with losses climbing to £56.3 million.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses ways in which you can boost your self-esteem!
On today's episode of Talking Money, Ella speaks with Thea Watson from BrightHR about how investing in tech is essential for a successful business.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, we look at children in need including its origins with radio and who is helped by the funds it raises.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Ella Starkey discuss's expeditions to Antarctica and what you can expect on such a once in a lifetime trip.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to BBC TV Presenter James Stewart about how our children are the ones that keep us recycling, and why it can feel like the rules around recycling are a confusing mess.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Poppy is joined by Kevin Ball from Wattstor. They discuss renewable energy solutions for UK busineeses, as well as new research they've carried out.
https://wattstor.com/
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Hugh Cormican, CEO of the medical technology company Cirdan, to discuss the future of pathology and how new advancements can transform patient care.
In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Adam Dickson from the charity MyBnk about the financial struggles that yung care leavers face, and what the charity does to help support those young people.
This weeks Talking Travel explores bucket list items to add to your list of winter staycation ideas.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Mark speaks to Dr Aamena Salar all about Menopause Awareness. New data has shone a light on the stark inequalities women from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK face when it comes to discussing, recognising, and receiving support for symptoms.
https://www.bayer.co.uk/en/
In this week's Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Nick Drouet - CTO of Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider - about the increasing risk of cyber attacks and what businesses can do to prevent them.
This week’s Talking Health brings attention to a horrific disease called EB, with its president Simon Westwood CBE.
In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Arun Ranganathan - a practicing Hindu and CTO of TallyMoney - about the significance of Diwali, and how the Dhanteras celebration of gifting gold has evolved.
This weeks Talking Travel we explore around the world to understand how different cultures celebrate the spooky season.
In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Anna Foreman, from pet insurance company Everypaw, to discuss keeping our pets safe and happy during this festive season.
In this week's Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to the interim CEO of Exscientia - a leading pharma-tech company at the forefront of AI-driven drug discovery. - about how they aim to accelerate the delivery and quality of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
In this week's Talking Health, Poppy interviewed Dr Kavita Praveen who is a consultant and functional medicine practitioner from Seik Psychiatry to discuss new research that shows the public is unaware of the benefits of a healthy diet and managing symptoms.
In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Chand Chudasama from the Top 30 accountant firm Price Bailey about new research which shows that the UK government could raise £25 billion a year by incentivising UK business owners to sell to their staff, ahead of foreign buyers.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, the Met Office describes what the British public can do to get prepared for the potentially harsh weather of the winter months.
Weather and climate change - Met Office
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton about British Egg week – the benefits of eggs, and why so many of us love local eggs from local farmers.
In this week's Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Yasmin Ahmed - founder of tech refurb company Smart Cellular - about e-waste and the benefits of buying and selling refurbished gadgets.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Emma Shackleton, Co-Founder of Beacon School Support, to discuss the rise in behavioural challenges in schools and how SEMH training can help.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Josh is joined by Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. They discuss the company's announcement at the International Investment Summit.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by Dr Rinki Deb, Lead Scientist at Vestergaard, to discuss new research highlighting the lack of awareness of malaria across the UK.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory is joined by the head of a tree conservation charity to discuss a mission they’re on to plant 5 million trees by the end of the year, and how you could get involved.
In this week's Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to GP, mum and influencer Dr. Shireen about baby monitor safety, the lack of knowledge around the devices, and how often babies should be checked up on.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by specialist dietitian Lucy Diamond to discuss a new study by Lift Active Energy Boost on fatigue.
In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright looks at some of the great charity fundraisers that have taken place, from the recent 450-mile charity walk for Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, to the legendary Ffyona Campbell.
In this week's Talking Travel, Ella Starkey explores some of the most unusual laws found across the world, from forgetting your wife's birthday to letting anyone use your toilet.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Marva Williams - a Menopause coach who is eager to destigmatise the condition after not talking about her symptoms left her hospitalised for weeks.
In this week's Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to Anna Masterson, Chief Learning Officer at Atom Learning, about the rise in demand for grammar school places, how low-income families will likely miss out, and the free resources that Atom Learning have available to support them.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by leading cosmetic surgeon, Mr Alex Karidis and Carey Roest, who went through cosmetic surgery to improve her self-confidence.
In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright speaks to MetLife's Dominic Grinstead and Richard Horner about their Everyday Risk Report, and how unexpected accidents or illnesses can have a financial impact.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, Ella explores some of the best destinations you can find to catch some of the best winter sun.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to a leading foster care charity about the state of fostering in the UK and the benefits that foster parents can get in the U.K.
In this week's edition of Talking Tech, Josh Holmes-Bright chats to Steve Gates, Managing Director or Taking Care Personal Alarms, about how AI technology is helping elderly people prevent falls.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Mark is joined by Dr Peter Chada, Chief Scientific Officer at MigraSoothe. They discuss how Vitamin B2 can help combat migraines.
In this week’s Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright looks at Coldplay’s recently announced 2025 concerts, their £20 tickets, and where the band will rank in all-time grossing tours.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Ella talks about what some of the best hotels in the world are doing to pioneer sustainability in the hospitality sector.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about how we treat our goals and aspirations and how our motivations change over time, all to answer the age-old question – what gets you out of bed in the morning?
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark is joined by Severine Trouillet, CEO of STEM Learning UK, to discuss how schools can encourage more students to pursue STEM subjects, with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women.
https://www.stem.org.uk/
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory gives a brief overview of Insomnia – what it is, what it’s caused by and different common cures for it.
In this week’s Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright looks at the pros and cons of the financial aspect of the university experience, how universities are struggling for funding, and whether it’s worth it in the long-term.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by Doug Glenwright from Fred. Oslen Cruise Lines to discuss their new research that shows how the traditional holiday off-season may be disappearing.
TRIGGER WARNING: This week’s Talking Life is all about suicide prevention, and so this message is a trigger warning for those who may be effected by the topics of today’s episode.
If you or someone you love has been effected by self-harm or suicidal thoughts, please visit https://prevent-suicide.org.uk or call the samaritans helpline at 116 123.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks about a new suicide prevention hub that's been set up for women, with 10 women's-focused charities joining forces to help women who are suffering with suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark is joined by Thomas Keaney, a neurodiverse education specialist from TCES, National Online School. They discuss why it's so important for schools to implement a zero-exclusion policy in schools.
https://www.tces.org.uk/
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by General Practitioner Dr Mahesh Shah to discuss Panda’s Sleep Report 2024.
In this week's Talking Money feature, we're talking about pensions, as its pension awareness week! Mark is joined by Rebecca O'Connor from PensionBee to discuss some new research they've carried out.
https://www.pensionbee.com/uk
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses methods to maintain clean and healthy when traveling, particularly via plane.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a cladding expert about how widespread this flammable cladding problem is, after the conclusions found by the Grenfell Inquiry earlier this month.
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark looks at new research about the memory of dogs. Carried out at a university in Hungary, it uncovers some interesting discoveries about how well dogs remember names of their toys.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Kelly Bond to raise awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Kelly suffers with PCOS and is Operations Manager for the Hormone Wellness Brand Elle Sera.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark is joined by Jason Howlett, the CEO of GivEnergy. Jason tells us about new research that they've uncovered, as well as how we can tackle high energy costs.
https://givenergy.co.uk/
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the best places to get a meal for two for less than £40 in London according to Chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a dyslexia expert, Liz Sedley, about the differences between Convergence Insufficiency and Dyslexia in children - how they are often mistaken for each other, how to teach children with these conditions and how to tell the difference between the two.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at how the government is tackling phone crimes. Theft rates have risen substantially in the last year.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Kerry Cusack – CEO of absorbent apparel brand, Modibodi, to discuss their new research showing that many girls don't feel comfortable using period products at school, as well as some top tips for girls and parents.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark explores tipping culture. Specifically, that of the UK compared to Japan.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the cruise ship (Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey) that has been stuck in Belfast for three months and cruise ship trends.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the Paralympic games – how they started, how people qualify and what they’ve done to change perceptions about disabled people in the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark is joined by Sadia Luckett, from Nimbus Engineering. Sadia tells us the best ways we can protect our homes from potential flooding.
https://www.nimbusengineering.co.uk/
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr. Raja, lead hair transplant surgeon at MANUAL hair restoration clinics, for Hair Loss Awareness Month.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark looks back at the history of the biggest currency in the world, the US Dollar.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the best times to travel and tips for traveling by car this bank holiday.
In this week's Talking Life, Mark tells you all about the weird, whacky, and unique sport of Extreme Ironing. Delving into the origins and how it all works.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores how some users are able to make money through the social media app, TikTok.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by pharmacist Sten Gronved from Helo Skincare to discuss their new research and Psoriasis Action Month.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark explores Scottish notes. In particular, why England are now starting to reject Scottish notes.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica gives you some top tips for a wonderful beach day!
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to about University clearing with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Leicester, Dr Henrietta O'Connor and a student clearing hotline operator Dan Flatt. They discuss what clearing is, who it's for and how easy it is to go through clearing.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark talks to Veterinary Nurse, Lauren Coles from Sure Petcare. Lauren tells us about the best bits of tech to help look after our cats and other practical tips too!
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the NHS appeal for people to donate blood and more information on donating blood.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark talks about Disney. They've been in the news recently as they've returned to profit for the first time since launching their Disney+ streaming service.
Trigger Warning: Mentions of Sexual Assault and violence.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks with two women from the Criminal Injuries Helpine - a national U.K helpline for women and girls who have suffered violent attacks - about a government scheme that can allow victims to access thousends of pounds in compensation if they've been a victim of these kinds of attacks.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at a robot dentist. It's been made by a US start-up called Perceptive. They claim it will be able to do some procedures in 15 minutes!
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Matron Sharon Gamon and Liz Halliday, midwives at Private Midwives to discuss their new research on British people's opinions of breastfeeding and World Breastfeeding Week.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark delves into some social media scam car finance claims. Which? carried out a report and gave their findings.
In this weeks Talking Travel, Rory talks about the costs of taking your child on holiday outside of term time, and how a record number of families are willing to pay these fines to enjoy some time away.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks with a professional vet from Everypaw about her top tips for taking care of your furry friends in the summer heat.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores why video game performers in the US are on strike. This is the first time since 2016-2017 that this has happened.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses some top tips for sleeping well during the hot weather.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark explores all of the European currencies before they joined the Euro. From 2001 to the present day, we cover all of them!
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by travel insurance expert and founder of OneBefore, Vered Lobel, to discuss travel insurance pitfalls and how to avoid them.
In this week's Talking Life, Mark explores the origins of some old sayings. The likes of Horatio Nelson and old literature play their part in the origins of some of these phrases.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores why Ofcom gave BT a fine. It was due to an emergency call system failure in the summer of 2023.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen discusses the problems around Botox and filler with leading cosmetic surgeon, Mr Alex Karidis, and wellbeing coach, Kimberley Moriarty.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark finds out what are some the most expensive films ever made.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the airport drop-off price increase and methods to avoid them.
In this week's Talking Life Arwen speaks to the brilliant broadcaster Helen Skelton about how we can improve our green space in the country with Bupa UK.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores some of the most influential video games. From the early days of 'Pong' to more modern-day classics including 'GTA V'.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen discusses the new research surrounding the toxic metals found in tampons.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Tess Godley from Better Society Capital; a group who help fund social projects like housing for homeless people.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses some common travel con-artist scams and how to avoid them.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Mark explores the benefits of owning a cat. Our furry friends can boost our wellbeing and even help combat allergies.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark delves into who the new Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology is. Peter Kyle has taken on the role following last week's UK general election.
In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Robyn Asprey from the charity Glaucoma UK and Wayne Bebb, who has glaucoma, to spread awareness of the disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve (which results in sight loss) and can be symptomless; therefore, the only way to know if you have glaucoma is to have an eye test.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark looks at how the newly elected Labour government could impact your money. Sir Keir Starmer is the new Prime Minister, but what does that potentially mean for your wallet?
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses how The Severn Tunnel, Beer, Scuba diving and Oasis are all linked.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the benefits and the history of Allotments in the U.K - small plots of land where communities grow fruit and vegetables together.
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark explores the cosmos. Scientists have discovered bright objects in the distant universe. This could significantly change the way we understand the cosmos as a whole.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to dermatologist - Dr Jason Thomson about the dangers around certain skincare products.
In this week's Talking Feature, Mark is joined by Alastair Douglas from TotallyMoney. Alastair chats to us about new research that shows that the underserved population is growing.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica explores Berlin - host to the UEFA European Championship 2024 finals.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to James Davies, a wine producer from British wine company Bolney Wine Estate, about English Wine Week and how the hotter weather over the summer has improved England's status as a wine producer.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores how China became the first nation to collect samples from the furthest part of the moon. The Chinese probe landed back on earth very recently.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Sarah McIntosh from Mental Health First Aid England about the importance of the MHFAider role.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark is joined by Dean Scott from Newbury Building Society. Dean gives his insight the issues around less physical money being available and what Newbury Building Society is doing about it.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica explores Munich - host to 6 matches in the UEFA European Championship 2024.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Simon Marsh, a surgeon, about what Hernias are, and why men should have the confidence to talk about them and get them seen to.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores why McDonalds are removing its AI-based ordering software in America. A number of videos have gone viral where comical errors have been made when processing customer's orders.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Mark is joined by Helen Bond, a consultant for YAZIO and an Accredited Dietitian. Helen reflects on Healthy Eating Week, which was last week and gives us some top tips for a healthier diet.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark takes a look at the money side this year's Euros. Speficically, the anticipated spending across the UK during the tournament.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses digital nomads - remote workers who travel freely to different locations (sometimes world-wide) while earning a living.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Mark takes a look at some of the UK's most unique election candidates and parties. From current 2024 election candidates like Count Binface and Elmo, to parties like the Monster Raving Looney Party.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at a scam where users are pretending to be airlines. They'll respond to people's complaints on X (formerly known as Twitter) and use language that makes them sound like airline and steal people's details.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks about the new male hormonal contraception that is currently in stage three trials.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Haitem Bulgasim from Nationwide Renewables to discuss solar panels and sustainable living.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to mattress expert Bethany Lawrence about how out of all our furniture accessories, bedding is more likely to end up in landfill than you think.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica answers some of your common travel related questions.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the latest political figure who has joined TikTok. Donald Trump joined the social media platform on Saturday June 1st and has already gained a large following and viewership.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen discusses the current state of the NHS and what both leading parties plan to do about it.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark is joined by Mike Cook from Market Financial Solutions (MFS). Mike talks to us about the current state of the UK property & rental markets.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the new European Union (EU) biometric data travel rules coming into effect in October 2024.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory discusses the increase in sales of Electric Bikes – why are they getting more popular, what are the legal technicalities around them and are they safe to use?
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark takes a look at Carlo Acutis and how he's set to become the next saint. Carlo used the internet to spread the word of the Catholic Church, posthumously he was given the title of 'God's Influencer'.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen discusses the latest on the Infected Blood Scandal.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark investigates whether we're getting our money's worth from our pints and glasses of wine. With the help of a new investigation which looks into the matter.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica discusses the best weekend getaway holiday destinations abroad.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to the Steve Field from the Foster Care Charity. They talk about the state of the U.K Care system, what is needed to relieve the burden that they're under and how fostering can change children's lives for the better.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to someone from a U.K college - New College Swindon - about the many ways to get into tech, especially through apprenticeships.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Jill King - wellbeing expert from Personify Health about managing workplace stress.
In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Christina Bennett (the CEO of Start Network) to discuss how unheard global crises miss out on donations and aid.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica tells you all about the Northern Lights and the best places to go to see them.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to the professional cocktail mixologist, G Franklin, who has travelled the world making cocktails for all kinds of people. He's here to talk about cocktail trends and what it takes to make the best cocktails at home.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about the news surrounding the new edition of Chat GPT, ‘Chat GPT 4o’, and how it aims to improve on it's already revolutionary design.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to leading veterinary surgeon, Amelia Battersby, from Pet Health Club about why in one month’s time, it will be law in England for our cats to be microchipped.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica takes you to the best music venues in the countries that have won Eurovision the most.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Jenny Bailey about a new discovery her team has made regarding IBS treatment and the best ways to live your life if you suffer from digestion issues.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about Windows Phone – what happened to them, why they never took off and did they make a lasting impact in the way smartphones work today?
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen talks to Dr Christian Jessen about staying safe in the sun this summer and an app you can use to track any skin cancer worries.
In this weeks Talking Money, Jessica speaks to Simon Morris about The Consumer Voice Report by digital workflow experts ServiceNow. The report suggests businesses must now adopt AI and innovative technologies to improve customer interactions.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica takes you to the best places in Europe for snorkelling and gives you some snorkelling top tips.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about Migraines – something that affects 11 million Brits in some way. He talks to the Migraine Expert Dr Peter Chadha, who can advise people on what to do if they suffer from migraines themselves.
In today’s Talking Tech, Rory takes a look at how some of the most common passwords are becoming illegal as the U.K prepares to crackdown more on cyber security.
In this weeks Talking Health, Jessica discusses hydration and how much water we should be drinking.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about the origins of the Tax Year, and why does it start in April instead of January? It’s a comprehensive, 3-minute piece all about the bizarre history behind why we pay taxes in the way we do, to close off the month of April.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica informs you of your passenger rights if your flight is canceled or severely delayed at the fault of the airline.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory looks at “sick-note culture” - what does it mean, is it real and why are we hearing this term more often this year?
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark takes a look at just how many children are using smartphones. Also, he takes a look at the ethics that surround parents allowing their children to use social media apps, despite being under the legal age to own an account.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about top tips for creating and sticking to budgets.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica takes you on a popular student and budget friendly holiday.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the warnings the National Farmers Union is putting out regarding the weather and our food production and what that means for what we’ll see on the shelves.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark takes a look at the Metaverse. Specifically, how they're looking to implement it into schools, whilst keeping students safe from its potential dangers and risks.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark looks at the new prize money on offer at this year's Olympics. It's the first time gold medallists will receive a cash fee for winning their respective events.
In this weeks Talking Travel, Jessica takes you to Newquay town in Cornwall for a family holiday suitable for everyone.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about Fast Fashion – what it is, what problems it is causing for our environment and what we can do about it.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at how scientists are aiming to bring back extinct species. Colossal Biosciences are hopeful they can bring back the likes of the mammoth and the dodo bird by 2028.
In this weeks Talking Health, Jessica gives you some top tips on how to manage hay fever.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark looks at a potential new Google subscription service. It's said they could well implement an AI-based search engine for those wanting to pay a fee for better searching.
In this weeks Talking Travel, Jessica informs you of the latest passport news and gives you a brief history of passports.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory sits down with Lara Davis from the Business Disability forum to talk about some new research regarding how disabled people are represented in TV shows and the media.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at how new research in Belgium is used AI to help improve the taste of its beer.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen takes you through the benefits of wearing SPF each day.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark looks at how much the UK spent on music. It's safe to say that we're still pumping a lot of money into the music industry.
In this weeks Talking Travel, Jessica guides you through methods to help with fear of flying.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the extent of the catcalling problem in the UK is still a problem, why it matters and what’s being done about it.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark explores some of the rarest DVDs out there. From films with Nicholas Cage, to boxsets of TV shows from the 80s, there’s a wide array of desired DVDs.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Christian McGinty about coping with ADHD.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark looks at the new Star Wars coin released by The Royal Mint. It's a 50p coin of Han Solo’s iconic ship called the Millenium Falcon from the beloved sci-fi film saga. Mark also looks at some fascinating Star Wars money-related facts that showcase how huge the franchise truly is.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the history behind British Summer Time, and why we started to put the clocks forward an hour in the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech, Arwen talks about the issues surrounding the e-commerce sites Temu, TikTok Shop and Shein.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks about the new Vape tax that's set to be introduced and what new taxes hope to do for the UK’s public health.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark speaks to Bethany Lawrence, an osteopath. She tells Mark all about World Sleep Day and how it can impact our work ethic and productivity.
In this weeks Talking Travel, Jess discusses the best places of movie scenes to visit in the UK.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory recaps this year’s Oscars, and who were 2024’s biggest success stories on the big screen.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark takes a look at the 'Science and Tech is Our Superpower' Scheme. It's been launched by the UK government to help the growing tech sector.
In this week's Talking Health Arwen speaks to Giedrius and Monika from Kardiolita Hospital in Lithuania about the work they do - especially knee and hip surgery abroad.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark looks into what we know so far about the upcoming banknotes that will feature King Charles III on the front.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica gives you secret top tips on your operation of gifting an adventure to your loved one.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Lucy Beall, someone who suffers from a rare disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa, or EB, which effects just 5000 people in the UK.
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark takes a look at why Apple are being fined £1.5bn by the European Union.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Accredited Dietician - Helen Bond about how we can improve our diet and eat more nutritionally rich foods.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark speaks to Lucy Ketley. Lucy is a security specialist from ATG Access, who tells us about the best ways we can protect our motor vehicles.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jess tells you all you need to know when taking your dog on a road trip.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to the Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Samuel Kane, about how plastic surgery changed his life, and how it's not just for vanity projects.
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark looks at how scientists in Berlin discovered the vocal capabilities of a fish called the Danionella cerebrum.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen unpacks the issue of young people out of work due to poor mental health.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark takes a look at Tesco Clubcards. Specifically, the changes that are going to be made to the way their prices are displayed.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory will be talking about the changes coming to airport security here in the UK, and what that’ll mean for passengers travelling by plane in the future.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to a professional Osteopath about how we can sleep better at night, and why we don't sleep as well as we could.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at the idea of drones helping us delivering goods. This could potentially benefit a number of different industries across the UK, including the railways and power lines.
In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica takes you on a tour of UK cities with a virtual three course meal to keep you going along the way.
In this week's Talking Life, Arwen speaks to Nicola Jackson-Jones, Properoni Development Chef and former Pizza Chef of the year, about all things pizza!
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark explores the controversy around the Ring Doorbells. Customers are fuming as monthly prices for their basic plan have surged up by 43%, which will come into place in March of this year.
In this week's Talking Health, Rory speaks to senior dermatologist - Ivo Koedam from SkinVision about skin cancer and the new app that can help you detect symptoms early on.
In this week's Talking Money feature, Mark speaks to Beverley Imrie from the Fashion Retail Academy. With it currently being National Apprenticeship, Beverley tells us all about what the benefits of an apprenticeship are for businesses and consumers.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory gets to the bottom of why we name our storms after people, who names them and what purpose it serves.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Lucy Standing from the non-profit organisation Brave Starts, about age discrimination and how it is a growing problem in the workplace that seemingly nobody is talking about.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark speaks to Julie Spinks from WaterSafe. Julie tells us her plumbing tips and tricks to avoid getting rogue tradesman and how we can combat some issues on our own.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen unpacks how creating artwork can have wondrous effects on your brain.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks to experts about Equity Release and how it has changed over the many years its been around.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the best way to accommodate your Grandparents when going on holiday, after new research reveals that more of us would like to include them on our holidays.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to two people who are campaigning to remove the barriers that stop more women and girls from getting active. They explore how something as simple as misfitting bras can make exercise uncomfortable and have negative physical and mental health consequences for girls.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark explores some interesting research about AI. It looks into what would happen if AI technology went rogue?
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Katherine Jones from the charity St Francis Leprosy Guild about leprosy in 2024.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark talks to Alison Bull from Mills & Reeve. She tells us all about the importance of family mediation and why they can be better for families than settling a divorce in court.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look at a new loan-style deal from the Victoria & Albert Museum, and how it might change how Britain utilises many of its stolen artefacts from across the world in its museums.
In this week’s Talking Life, Mark talks about Dry January, how possible is it for many Brits and the top tips people recommend to stay on track.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark speaks to Rob Sherry and Katie Smith, the co-founders of The Jump Digital School. Rob & Katie tell Mark all about how people can make a career change into the tech industry in 2024.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to leading dental surgeon - Dr Bilal Chaudhry from Evo Dental, and Chris Goodby who has had to have full upper and lower jaw treatment on the importance of good dental hygiene.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark looks at why buying train tickets online from services like Trainline are much cheaper than purchasing from train ticket offices.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory shares the top tips for getting around this January whilst braving this cold and icy weather with the help of the UK’s highway code.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory explores a new study from the University of Cambridge suggesting that girls now perform better in schools than boys, and what the impacts of this could be.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at Portable X-Ray Machines and how they could help shape the world of diagnosis across the world.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to researcher Dr Amrita Vijay about the new research she's conducting with multiple universitites and how this will help us understand what our gut needs to stay healthy.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark looks at some recent data that shows how much people in the UK are withdrawing from ATMs.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about some new research suggesting that dangerous weather events taking place because of climate change are changing Brits’ travel habits in 2024.
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In today's Talking Life, Rory talks about the new campaign launched by Idris Elba that has put a new spotlight on the topic of knife crime in the UK.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at how AI could revolutionise the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to leading nutritionist Emma Cannings from THERA Nordic about gut health and what we can do before we turn to supplements.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark looks at Aldi & Lidl's "best ever" Christmas sales following 2023's festive period.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Mark looks at the dream holiday destinations for UK families in 2024.
Description: In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the history of New Years Resolutions, and how the idea of setting new goals for the year can be traced back to over 4000 years ago.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark takes a look at the end of E3. E3 was a gaming event that closed its doors this year, but was a significant annual spectacle for many years.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen helps you get over your hangover on New Year's Day.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark explores why cash spending has risen. The use of notes and coins has been used more than they ever have in 10 years.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, Mark takes a look at the most visited countries throughout the course of 2023.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory looks ahead to 2024 and talks about some of the big moments we’re going to see here in the UK and what we should be looking forward to.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at the questions we asked our Alexa devices the most this year, following research conducted by Amazon.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen talks about how much you can possibly eat on Christmas Day!
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark speaks to Liam Randall from Debt Free Advice. Liam tells Mark all about the UK's growing debt problem.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, Mark speaks to Jessica Hall from eSIM.net. Jessica tells us how we can stay connected whilst traveling over the festive period.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Richard Ryder, from plumbing and drainage firm Dyno-Rod, about the challenges businesses face with the increased footfall from the winter holidays, and the strain that puts on their plumbing alongside freezing pipes and water leaks.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark talks to Richard Remde from Bollard Security. Richard tells Mark about the best ways we can protect our motor vehicles from being broken into.
In this weeks Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Joanna Lyall – Nutritional Therapist and Founder of The Better Menopause about how to ease symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause at Christmas.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark welcomes on Rita Gupta. Rita is a legal 500 UK family lawyer, who offers her advice on how we can combat financial abuse.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory speaks to BBC Travel Presenter and Author Alice Morrison about some new data showing that more middle-aged women are travelling for Christmas this year, than years previous.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about how the sales of Christmas Cards are predicted to go down, and how that affects our experience of Christmas.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at a new UK government tech department that's being set up. Where will it be I hear you ask? Well, the plan is to set it up in Salford, Greater Manchester and will look to bring a number of new job opportunities.
In this week's Talking Health, Arwen speaks to Lucy Campbell from the care organisation Right at Home about what needs to be done to improve the UK’s social care sector.
In this week's Talking Money, Mark finds out how doing your taxes could be becoming a lot easier. He speaks with Anish Mehta, from APARI Digital, their new software will help gather all your files into one convenient place.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Richard Dennis about the importance of things that are organically grown, especially in his field of expertise – wine!
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the exoplanet K2-18 b, which has been making the headlines recently. This is due to the fact that this exoplanet may have some form of life, and or it could well be able to inhabit human life if we were to ever somehow get there.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Mark talks to Adam Williams, a consultant neurosurgeon. They discuss the issues surrounding chronic pain, as new research has shown that women tend to be misunderstood about the pain they’re going through.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory looks at the origins of the first currency and how the U.K’s pounds and pence got to where they are today.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at the origins of Buses in the U.K, and how they became such a pillar of U.K public transport.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory takes a look at a key part of history for Guernsey, a self-governing state in the Channel Islands not far from the U.K, with the help of one of the island’s leading historical experts.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the four astronauts who returned home to planet earth after six months in orbit. The mission was conducted by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Mark talks to Alan Graves from Do Not Age UK. Alan tells us about the power of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and the impact it has on our bodies.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark looks at why UK house prices are currently falling. With one of the factors being the soaring cost of mortgages, which is putting off a number of potential home buyers.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, Mark talks to Gerry O'Pret, the Managing Director of eSIM.net. Gerry tells Mark about how eSIMs have a positive impact on phone users when they're abroad.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory takes a look at the history of back to school sales – when did they start, their origins in America and women’s rights and how they evolved to wear we are today.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the Premier League's actions to crack down on illegal streaming. It's been a long and ongoing issue for the world's biggest league, as it would cost customers £70 a month to watch all the available matches legally.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about new stats from OFGEM and Debt Free Advice, detailing what the new energy price cap change will mean for U.K Households.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how people who live in Canal Boats – why you would choose to live there, what concerns people have when they live on the water and how popular is it here in the U.K?
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Mark looks at Sophie Etheridge’s incredible story. She swam the English Channel using only her arms, for the Swimming Teacher’s association for swimmers with disabilities
In this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark looks at a story which suggests than an ancient brick may have helped revolutionise our understanding of DNA. The brick in question was part of the palace that once belonged to King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria.
In this week's edition of Talking Health, Mark looks at a new test that could speed up the diagnosis process in child illness. It's currently being trialled across Europe, Asia and Africa, but it's still in its early stages.
In this week's edition of Talking Money, Mark looks at the prediction from experts claiming that there will be a significant drop in the energy price cap in the UK.
In this episode of Talking Travel, Rory talks about the idea of overtourism – what is it, why is it becoming a bigger problem and how holidayers can avoid it when they’re on holiday.
In this week's Talking Life, Will sits down with a wine expert to discuss National Prosecco Day and how to get the best out of your bubbly!
In this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark looks at how AI powered trousers could help stroke survivors. With these trousers being very successful in France, Neuroskin's 'Smart Garment' is now being trialled in the UK.
In this week's Talking Health, Will discusses how the climate crisis will affect our diets for years to come.
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses a great initiative helping parents and kids get what they need for their first days back at school.
In this week's Talking Travel, Will discusses how the UK's miserable summer weather has led to a rise in last-minute holiday bookings.
In this week's Talking Life, Will speaks with drinks guru Melissa Cole about the resurgence of a drink once considered reserved for the halls of Camelot - mead!
In this week’s Talking Tech – Will discusses the decision made by tech giant Zoom to order their employees back to the office.
In this week's Talking Health, Will chats with Dr. Chris D'Souza and TV's Thomas Forrester about what to look out for when considering a hair restoration procedure.
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses the crisis facing the Commonwealth Games after two hosts drop out due to financial burdens.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to Nick Longman, the CEO of travel B Corp Audley Travel, about new research surrounding what luxuries Brits enjoy the most whilst on holiday.
In this week's Talking Health, Will discusses a new report which shows the effects a good night's sleep can have on your gut health
In this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark looks at Meta’s new line of chatbots, that could come out as early as next month. One of the chatbots in question is reported to be of former President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses the huge impact made by the new Barbie film, which has smashed international box office records!
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at the wildfires that are going on outside of largely reported ones in Greece, gives some context to just how hot it is in other parts of the world this summer and what the government’s advice is when it comes to travelling.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about a strangely growing trend, that has over 449 million views on Tiktok and an even more unusual past – the trend of smashing a wedding cake into your partner’s face, instead of eating it.
In this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark talks about the world's biggest audio streaming app, Spotify. It's been reported that the Swedish company will be increasing their monthly ad-free subscription service by an extra £1 per month in the UK, as well as many other countries.
In this week's edition of Talking Health, Mark talks with David Marshall, the Chief Executive of the New Victoria Hospital about their latest initiative.
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses the recent rent rises and how they can affect you.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to Mark Venables, formerly from the Department of Transport and now the Managing Director of Megabus, about the state of public transport in the U.K and the alternatives to train travel when trains are out of service.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr. Radhika Khosla, the leader of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Cooling, about a new report from Oxford University which details just how underprepared the U.K is for increases in global temperatures.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at Loot Boxes and why the UK are looking to clamp down on them in video games.
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses how the problem of rogue locksmiths is affecting people around the UK.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Arwen Jemmett will be talking about anxiety surrounding travelling on public transport and coping mechanisms if you suffer with this particular issue.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about a health condition called Glaucoma – a set of eye conditions that can have severe long-term health impacts. He talks to Professor Cecilia Fenerty, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, about how to spot it, what the symptoms are and how to treat and avoid getting it.
In this week's Talking Tech, Mark looks at a recent study from America which shows how climate change is having an impact below the earth's surface
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Mark Turner, Consultant Cardiologist, about the dangers of heart valve disease and what you can do to be aware.
In this week’s Talking Money, Barney discusses the stunning lack of awareness around the risk of insolvency.
In this week’s Talking Money, Will discusses National Bingo Day with CEO of The Bingo Association, Miles Baron
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses a new survey of women over 45 that has concluded that women see the middle stage of their as a time to explore and, more importantlY for this podcast, travel! He explores why this might be the case, and is joined by Alice Morrison, BBC2 Travel Presenter, Explorer & Author.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the wonderful 75th anniversary of the NHS by exploring what celebrations are being carried out and the institution’s rich history from 1948 until now.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at Threads. The new app developed by Meta will be available on July 6th and looks to rival social media giants Twitter. The app also contains several Instagram-like features.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks about an aspect of our health that can be sometimes uncomfortable to talk about – Incontinence and pelvic health. What is it, what are the stereotypes around it and do we know when our bladders are healthy?
In this week's Talking Money, Will discusses the record withdrawals in savings in the month of May as people dip into their savings to get through the cost of living crisis.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory speaks to Cat Jones, founder of a travel company called Byway, about a new trend in travelling – flight-free abroad holidays, where Brits are holidaying in an environmentally friendly way.
In this episode, Rory talks about one of the hobbies that blew up over lockdown but has continued to last, even after the pandemic was over – Knitting! 1 in 5 Brits are still keen crafters and that knitting wasn’t just a fad – it’s here to stay, and the hobby has hundreds of online communities dedicated to sharing their projects and teaching others new skills.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark looks at NASA’s latest Mars mission. Four volunteers will spend a year inside a Mars habitat to test their endurance and performance skills.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Barney talks to Dr Alistair Robson about digital pathology - how it will digitalise and change the way hospitals operate, improve wait times, and get pauitents the care they need quicker and with less mistakes.
In this week's Talking Money, Will talks about the trials and tribulations facing many students across the country who work multiple jobs to fund their lives while they study.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses holidaying throughout U.K history – do we have more holidays than our ancestors, why do we associate the summer with taking a break and when did going abroad really start to become popular?
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory looks at some new data which shows what old people think of the current care system and where they’d like to live if they’re eventually unable to take care of themselves, alongside discussing Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs), an idea popular in other countries as an alternative to traditional care nursing homes.
In today's Talking Tech, Mark talks to Dyno Rod's Phil Savage. The company is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and have been a mainstay in the British plumbing circuit.
In this week's Talking Health, Will takes a look at the new craze sweeping the nation, and how to kick an increasingly concerning habit.
In today's Talking Money, Will looks at the ongoing dispute between Tesco and consumer group Which? over Tesco's Clubcard strategy.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about the shocking news of Ryanair’s chief pilot being fired after allegations of misogynistic behaviour and the history of sexism in the airline industry.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Brogan Sommerville, a textiles content creator, about the popularity of certain secondhand items and a new awards show she’s hosting to help celebrate reusing and recycling.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark takes a look at how AI is helping Paul McCartney complete the next and final Beatles track. The song is expected to be released later this year.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney discusses the mental and physical health benefits of climbing, both inside and out. Furthermore, we talk about how you can get those benefits without going to gym or the outdoor walls.
In this week's Talking Money, Will talks to Simon Morris from ServiceNow to discuss the problem of declining customer loyalty affecting businesses.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look at the latest warning from train bosses about a reduction in Eurostar services this week. He also discusses why maintenance on the Eurostar takes so long and why London-Amsterdam trains might be stopped for almost a year in 2024.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Rhiannon Lambert, a nutritionist and host of the podcast ‘Food for Thought’, to talk about some new research that reveals the state of the nation’s gut health and how almonds could help.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into the world of insect farming. As the environmental crisis continues, different food supplies are becoming more necessary and environmentally productive. Insect farming is one of the most promising ways to go forward, but what are the positives and negatives of it as a system?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to world renowned Narcissistic Abuse Recovery coach Ronia Fraser about narcissistic abuse. What is it, how can you help, and how does it differ from other forms of abuse? For more information, visit www.roniafraser.com
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Will looks into the hospitality industry and how it can be helped by government change.
In this week’s Talking Feature, Rory talks all about Morocco – giving listeners a brief introduction as to what its famous for, what makes the country so beautiful from Marrakesh marketplaces to the wonders of the Ouzoud Waterfall.
In this week’s episodes, Rory talks about the latest edition of the Premier League that ended this week – who's getting promoted, what were the storylines and why is everybody talking about Luton Town FC?
In this week's Talking Tech, Will dives into the FDA's recent approval of Neuralink's microchips. The company, co-founded by Elon Musk wants to use microchip technology to enhance combat paralysis and blindness.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to legendary footballer Graeme Souness about the work of the charity Debra, who deal with Butterfly Skin. We also talk to Andy Grist, whose daughter is suffering from the condition. Graeme and Andy are swimming the English Channel to raise money for the charity in the hope of developing new drugs to support those suffering from Butterfly Skin.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Will talks about the recent changes to the UK, and how they are caused and effected by inflation.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses the effect new and expanding Clean Air Zones could have on the 2nd hand car market in the U.K. He is joined by Hugo Griffiths from Carwow to discuss some research behind the topic, and to give his perspective on this issue.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about a new scheme to help recycle vape products that aims to clean up 5 tonnes of used vape products that would have otherwise ended up in landfills, with the one of the directors of the project, Liam Humberstone.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney dives into the world of submarines! How do they work, what's their history, and what are their uses in the modern world?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney stretches his mind around yoga - what is it, where does it come from, and how can it help people? Yoga has an amazing history and an even more varied present - where will it go next?
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about the 2023 Sunday Times Rich List – who are the richest people in the country right now, how did they make their money and how the landscape of U.K Billionaires has changed in the last few years.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, Will discusses European airline strikes and how they could affect your summer holiday plans.
In this week’s Talking Life, we follow up on our previous episode Talking Travel – How much will we spend on our holidays. In Part 1, we focused on holiday habits and how brits are choosing to spend more money on their holidays this year. In this second part, we’ll focus on why Brits are choosing the holiday destinations they are, and what brands are prioritizing to get customers through the door at their resorts.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks about hovercrafts. How do they work? Where can they be used? Listen in to find out more!
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Will looks at the news that the COVID-19 pandemic is officially over - but is this cause to celebrate, or should we keep our guard up?
In a Talking Feature Special, John talks to Stu and Al from the Yeastie Boys about their plan to get New Zealand into Eurovision with the power of song! Listen in for a chat about the nation's favourite competiton, and more information about the best official unofficial Eurovision song of all time.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney takes a sobering look at the financial goals of the 10-25 year olds in the country, with a fascinating survey made in partnership with Barnardos.
In this episode, Rory talks to Jane Knight, a former travel editor at the Times Newspaper about some new research that reveals that Brits will most likely choose to spend more on their holidays this year, despite the current cost of living crisis and what that tells us about our priorities for relaxing this summer.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory has the privilege of speaking to Jack Stooks, who’s the senior gardener at Highgrove House, where His Majesty the King lives. They chat all about his gardening advice, how to prepare for the extreme heat expected this summer and how to keep your garden fit for a king.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into the science of Solar Power. How can it benefit us? Our homes? Does it have any negatives?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney tells us lots of interesting facts about skeletons and the important role they play in our bodies.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Barney talks about the Royal Warrant on our goods – what is it, how do businesses get it and why it matters so much when it comes to selling goods overseas?
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look around the world for some of the most fascinating waterfalls, what makes them special and the history of some of these natural wonders in our world.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about new statistics that show us just how people feel about the current state of the care system in the U.K, and if people think they’ll get good quality care in later life. He is joined by Patrick Wallace – The care sector expert at Curam Care, who conducted the research.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks at how Earthquake Proofing tech works. What marvels of engineering make it so our buildigns don't fall down? Listen along to find out!
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Mim Dickens of Weightloss Riga about the realities of weight loss surgery abroad, and the various dangers that occur in countries inside and outside the U.K.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Price Bailey about the danger insolvency poses to the business, economy, and people within the UK.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks to Anthony Eskinazi from JustPark about their data revealing which cities have the biggest gaps between available parking and the demand for the spaces in the U.K, and how the general public are helping with this problem of parking.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Frances Gillies from the British Psychotherapy Foundation about the rise of social media apps and influencers, why so many are turning to them to help alleviate their stresses and symptoms as well as the dangers of unregulated mental health advice.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks at steam engines - old giants of the transport world, how do they work?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney looks into abroad surgery with Fi Clinica
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about the issue so many money stories come back to now – inflation, what the current status of it is in the U.K and the small bits of good news about when we can expect things to get a bit better.
In this week's Talking Travel, Barney dives into the deep, searching for fun facts about ocean trenches. In his quest, he alights upon facts such as what kind of animals live down there? What's the pressure like? What kind of business could be going on at the bottom of the sea? Listen in to find out!
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Emilio Rimini – Founder of a company who produces green alternatives to regular everyday products, about some new research suggesting that the cost of living crisis is causing people to be less environmentally friendly with their purchases.
In this Talking tech feature, Barney talks with Flow Neuroscience about a headset that is being trialled to cure depression.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Wendy K Laidlaw about Endometriosis
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney looks at some of the most expensive purchases of all time. Paintings? Yep! What about celebrity hair? You'll have to wait and listen to find out!
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes about Cyclone Ilsa – A new storm that has meant residents in northwest Australia have had to flee their homes. We’ll talk about what it means for the country and local citizens, alongside how it's different to the other major weather events that have happened in Australia, namely the massive wildfires over the last two years.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to woodcare expert Steve Bailey about the explosion in outdoor working environments, and how to take care of anything wooden, whether that be your shed, your fences or even outdoor offices.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into the world of artificial intelligence. Is it a fun new tool or a danger to our job security, national security and way of life?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Chanelle Hayes about the reality of obesity
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about the phenomenon of people believing that easter eggs go on sale earlier and earlier every year; is it true, is it getting worse and why the chocolate industry uses it as a tactic to sell more chocolate to consumers.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Bareny talks to the amazing Ria Kalsi of Matriarch and Matriarch Ltd about the importance of inclusion and how we can all do our bit to make the world a better place. For more information, find Matriarch on instagram @mtrrch and @mtrrchltd, as well as on mttrch.com
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks about ChatGPT – a new writing AI that is taking the world by storm and has been banned in Italy now for potential privacy concerns.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, we complete the NHS miniseries by talking about the idea of healthy ageing. How can we be safe, how can we prepare for older age, and what general tips and tricks can we do regeardless of our age?
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney looks at the Big Mac Index - AKA Bugernomics - one of the more curious ways that countries can compare their proportional wealth and how accurately their currencies are valued. Just what is the big mac index exactly? Listen in to find out.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to Greece – known for being home of democracy, the birthplace of some of the greatest philosophers, and nowadays, having some of the most beautiful ruins in the world. However, in this Talking Travel, we’re going to go over the other, more underrated things to do in country and highlight just how much there is to such a beautiful country.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks with Victoria Herbert, an outdoor instructor and adventurer who’s been everywhere from the North Sea to the Ultra Marathon circuits. They all talk about how to get out for Easter, and how adventuring doesn’t necessarily have to involve going out somewhere or doing something extraordinary.
In this week's talking tech feature, Barney talks about microwaves - how they work, how they were invented, and how they're safe. It's informative!
In this week's Talking Health, we have the third of our four part series on the NHS. Today, we learn about children's health from Dr Brooks and Dr Agwu, as well as how we can be sure we're making children as prepared as possible for adult healthcare.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks to Matt Dronfield, the manager of the charity Debt Free Advice, about how much the recent budget does for those already in debt, and just how widespread those struggling with debt is in the U.K.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory breaks down just how popular Spain is for U.K Travellers. Whether you’re young or old, Spain has something for everyone, but why has the country become the most popular travel destination for Brits?
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory gives some tips on how to spot misinformation online, and what questions to ask yourself when you see a news post or a video online.
In This Week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks at how technology is being used to clean the pacific garbage patch, and on what kind of timescale we can hope to see change.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney discusses the screening available on the NHS, and how it is free and available to all.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney explains the concept of hyperinflation by looking at the 1923 German hyperinflation crisis. what is it? How does it happen? What can we learn from history?
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at the how our train prices compare to the rest of Europe, what we get for our service and how reliable our trains are compared to the likes France and Germany.
In this episode of Talking Life, Rory speaks to Myra Ali, a famous journalist who has a condition called Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), or ‘Butterfly Skin’, where painful blistering makes sufferer’s skin and organs, as fragile as the wings of a butterfly. He’s also joined by Claire Mather, the Director of DEBRA, a U.K charity that specializes in treating and helping those with the condition.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, we begin a four-part seies made in partnership with the NHS. Today, Barney will be talking to doctor Sarah Ann Filson and doctor Abayomi (Yomi) Salawu about Long Covid, and the dangers it continues to pose to our society.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses the allegations against British Gas installing energy prepayment meters, what the government’s response has been and the effect this has had on the energy market.
In this episode, Rory looks at the current state of Turkey and Syria after the horrible earthquakes that devastated significant parts of both countries. This week marks one month since the earthquakes happened on the 6th February, and now that it hasn’t been out the news cycle for a while, how are the countries coping with the fallout?
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to two sleep experts about what Brit’s can do to improve the quality of our sleep, and just how widespread the issue of not getting quality sleep is across the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into and talks about rollercoasters! When were they invented? How do they work? How does the intended rider impact the design?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney looks into eggs. Long mired in mixed media messages, are eggs the good source of protein we see them as? Or does the cholestrol outweigh any health benefits the noble egg may bring to the dining table? What about other protein sources? Listen in to find out.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about how the price of first-class stamps are set to rise, what this means for the first generation of stamps with King Charles’ face on them, and the state of the postal service in the U.K.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about some new research that has been done around how Brits are getting around the train strikes, and how buses are again becoming a cornerstone of public transport, despite councils cutting services and the price of fuel increasing.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about getting ready for Mothers Day, the origins of the special day and what are some of the most common traditions people do to celebrate it. It might feel like a long way away, but people across the world are already looking ahead to it.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Sennhieser about the stigma around hearing devices.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Dr Aggy York about the dangers of antibiotics abuse in the UK. How can we be more aware of the dangers of antibiotics, and only take them when needed? What can we do to halt this dangerous situation? Listen in to find out!
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about how food prices have continued to rise, the current state of supermarkets in the U.K and what the future looks like for buying our basic essentials.
In this episode of Talking Travel, Rory talks about how another winter storm has hit the U.S, who the U.S climate has changed over the last 3 months and how this adds to the fallout of the previous Christmas storm they endured last year.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the announcement from Puffin that new editions of books from the legacy author Roald Dahl will be rewritten to remove what the publisher deems as offensive language.
In this week's talkign tech feature, Barney explores and explains the traditional technology which is still used today in order to fish sustainably! Full of funky fish facts about fascinating cultures, this is a great talking feature - in fact, you'll have a whale of a time listening!
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks about the progress in treatments for HIV and AIDS, the history behind it and how as of this week, 3 people have been cured of the disease without relapsing into it.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about how schools are using more of their funding to provide extra-curricular activities for children, to help children through the cost-of-living crisis, why there's been a rise in these clubs and how that helps working families.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how Heathrow has seen its busiest month since the pandemic in January – is this a bigger trend across the industry and are we finally seeing a bounce back for the travel industry?
In this week’s Talking Life, just after Valentine's Day, Rory talks to Siobhan Copland, a dating expert with over a decade of experience, about what the dating landscape looks like today and how she’s helped people find the loves of their lives.
In this week's talking tech feature, Barney delves into the world of Nintendo, asking why it's the success it is, where it's going, and how a fun first strategy has kept it as market leader for so long.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney speaks to Reshma from John Bell and Croydon pharmacy. How did pharmacies function over 200 years ago? What has changed in our communities since then? How to pharmacies still play an invaluable role in our society?
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks about the world of currency – Ever heard about Cameroonian bottle caps? What about the real, Teflon, QUID, designed for interplanetary trade? Listen in to hear all about these bizarre forms of money, and more!
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory explores the country of Argentina – winners of The World Cup and the birthplace of the Tango.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the Grammys 2023. The Grammys is the most prestigious music award show in the world, and this episode discusses who won awards, who set records and the history behind the world’s most prestigious music awards people.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney explains the big - or should we say tiny - world of nanotech. What is nanotech? How small is it? And where can it be applied? Listen in to find out.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney speaks to Mr Gut Health, Jordan Haworth, about the epidemic of gut issues in the U.K. Caused by a variety of factors, gut health is something Brits must start taking seriously! Listen in to find out causes and cures.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Chris Hutchinson about the problems facting renters in the UK. With some interesting statistics about rent, and a concise analysis of why the renters seem so left behind in the current housing market, Chris is full of interestuing facts about a dangerous situation.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses the recent news of regional airline Flybe going into administration: what this means for travelers and the state of the U.K’s airline industry, and how if you're affected you can attempt to be refunded for these flights.
In this week’s episode of Talking Life, Rory highlights the challenges that the menopause presents in the workplace and in daily life. Joining him is Adele Wragg, a woman who created her own female-led company to support women through the menopause and highlight to men the struggles women face when they go through this.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney expalins how airfryers work. They're all over the news and maybe already in your kitchen, but what is the science behind them? How do they cook food, is it really healthier, and what's the difference between them and an oven? Listen along to find out.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Liton Ali about his new book, Fast Food 30, where he reveals we can still eat our favourite foods and be healthy!
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory catches up with Brannan Coady from YourParkingSpace, to see how people are renting their driveways for money, and how that’s changed since train strikes swept the U.K.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory tells the story of Doran Binder, aka The Bearded Water Sommelier, about how he discovered a local water reservoir under his local pub in Macclesfield and talks to him about how where in the world water is sourced makes a huge difference to what we drink.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Mary McGrath MBE, the CEO of the charity FoodCycle; a charity that aims to combat food poverty and social isolation with community dining projects across the U.K.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to pentathlete James Greenwell about the importance of collagen
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses the recent news of Britishvolt going into administration: Who are they, why they were important to the future economy of the U.K and what is the future of electric vehicles in the U.K?
In this week’s episode of Talking Travel, Rory talks to Tim Spicer, a holiday journey planner, to find out what people will be looking for from their holidays in 2023.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory looks at the houseplant crazy among young people, and talks to a former Chelsea flower show judge about their benefits on our mental health.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to medical professionals about the importance of being vaccinated.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory analyses the impact of the World Cup on the hospitality industry and the rise in U.K GDP that beat expectations from experts.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks with Matthew Roach, a man who’s been to over 80 countries, about some new research about what our bucket list travel is in 2023.
If you’d like to go and make your own bucket list, go to this link: https://www.bucketlisttravels.com/
In this week’s episode of Talking Life, Rory talks with Johnny Nash, one of the best career coaches in the world, about how to find what career is right for you.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into the tech behind the revolutionary new artifical pancreases.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about how house prices have fallen for four months in a row as of this week, and what the future of the housing market could look like.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at how winter heat records are being broken across different European countries and what that means for these countries.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the Prime Minister’s new idea to keep maths compulsory until the age of 18 in schools.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney analyses the future of food production and the role of tech within it.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney discusses the issues of the New Year New Me mindset.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory delves into just how cold it can get in certain places across the globe.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the approval of the West Cumbria Mining Project, the first coal mine built in Britain in over 30 years, how it will effect the lives of those living nearby and across the U.K.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney delves under the streets of London to analyse the Tube, talking through the legacy of the oldest subway system in the world.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney dives into the world of ice swimming, investigating one of the most exciting health methods currently about.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Dan delves into the world of hidden treasures - where are they,and just how much could they be worth?
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at how Christmas is celebrated in countries where December means ‘fun in the sun’ instead of ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory takes to Ayanda Sibanda and Ashleigh Onabajo, two young women who are working on a new programme aimed to tackle mental health inequality in black communities across the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to plumber Reg Illingworth about plumbing in the wintertime.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney explains the weird world of BIID, and how difficult it is to develop an understanding of.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses the effect the cost of living crisis is having on U.K parents’ ability to put away money for their children, featuring Savings Expert, Kevin Brown.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to Japan to tell you everything you need to know about the country with the 3rd biggest economy in the world.
Trigger Warning: Self-harm and Suicide
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Rachael Swann, the CEO of Grassroots Suicide Prevention, about mental health awareness during the winter and how to help those who are struggling.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please go to prevent-suicide.org.uk or ring the Samaritans 24 hour helpline number, 116 123.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Evelina Galli of PriceRunner about Christmas tech.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to ex England Sevens Rugby player, Luke Sherriff, about the health benefits of stretching and self care.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about why so many people don’t know how banks store and use our money with Cameron Parry, a banking expert.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses a big part of the traditional family holiday – travel games! Including which ones are the most popular, and what the trends are.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Gemma Mills, a drinks expert, about a recent trend where Brits are cutting down on alcohol to save money in the winter holidays.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney delves into the tech of E-Scooters, and the loose laws around them which make them so dangerous.
In this week's Talking Health Featue, Barney dives into the world of acupuncture - sorting sharp facts from pointy opinions about this alternative healthcare.
In this weeks Talking Money feature Stevie talks to the founder of The Whiskey Baron Jake Sharpe about investing in whisky instead of stocks and shares.
In this episode of Talking Travel, Rory gives an update on when and where train strikes will be taking place in the last month of the year, and what progress has been made between the unions and the rail companies since the summer.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory discusses the Online Safety Bill making its way through the House of Commons – what's in it, what it means for children and why its in the news again.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks about the hopefully green future of air travel.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks everything alopecia, raising awareness for a difficult condition.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks to consumer expert Evelina Galli about all things Black Friday, how our spending habits have changed during the cost-of-living crisis and how to avoid getting scammed by fake deals.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory has a look at the World Cup, how it brings teams and countries together and how many fans from across the globe are watching.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the stats behind when our Christmas shopping begins and why our present plans are being laid earlier and earlier every year.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to toy experts Suzie Howes and Nicola Bergot about whether we should make more of an effort to get our kids playing with traditional toys like dolls and action figures as well?
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to two experts about Diabetic prevention and care.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory looks at the recent budget statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, and what the criticisms are.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look at a recently released top 30 destinations for 2023 list, and finds out what destinations are the most anticipated for next year.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory chats with Michal Follett, CEO of Leading children’s non-profit OPAL, about how play is important for developing key skills in children.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks about how Qatar is attampting to create a carbon neutral world cup, and analyses how well that's going.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks to Pathologist Professor Runjan Chetty about the shortage of Pathologists in hospitals, and Reshma Malde, a Superintendent Pharmacist about how pharmacies can support people looking for help.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Adam Price of Ocotpus Money Coach and Ian Chardof Chards about discussing money troubles and investment opportunities in the current economic climate.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look at one of the oldest forms of U.K public transport, the tram, and how they’ve been making a big comeback in British cities over the last 30 years.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Karen and Graham from Oxfam about the benefits of volunteering in your local area and how popular it is in the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses a recent scientific breakthrough connecting science and dancing.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney delves into the expanding world of man made blood and how it could save thousands of lives.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks to Dr Jorge Palacios, a digital mental health expert, about the smartest ways for employers to invest in their employee's mental health.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses the statistics behind the benefits of studying abroad and the popular destinations for U.K students to study.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Jennifer White from PETA about the benefits of veganism and how it could support local farmers across the U.K.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks up to the stars and finds out about the tech behind solar farms in space - something much closer to reality than you'd think.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks up to the stars and finds out about the tech behind solar farms in space - something much closer to reality than you'd think.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Dr Adam Joiner and James Brown about ADHD, and how companies like Psychiatry UK are helping address misconceptions while providing help.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Dr Adam Joiner and James Brown about ADHD, and how companies like Psychiatry UK are helping address misconceptions while providing help.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory speaks to Will Rice about the state of the current mortgage market and gives advice for remortgages and first-time buyers.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory speaks to Will Rice about the state of the current mortgage market and gives advice for remortgages and first-time buyers.
In this episode of Talking Travel, Rory explores the American state of Massachusetts and finds out about the biggest attractions there, alongside learning more about the Salem Witch Trials for this Halloween.
In this episode of Talking Travel, Rory explores the American state of Massachusetts and finds out about the biggest attractions there, alongside learning more about the Salem Witch Trials for this Halloween.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Richard Sager, a party and drinks expert, to find out how we can truly celebrate our winter holidays.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Richard Sager, a party and drinks expert, to find out how we can truly celebrate our winter holidays.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Stephen Henry of Positive Planet about the need for companies to go green.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Stephen Henry of Positive Planet about the need for companies to go green.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to celebrity doctor Amir Khan about IBS, with information from Chuckling Goat.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Nick Piper and Simon Pipola about saving money by brewing your own beer.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks across the U.K for different museums that celebrate some of the more lesser known history of the U.K, to highlight how important supporting local museums is.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Frances Gillies, a clinician at the British Psychotherapy Foundation, to discuss the promotion of our mental health and how to seek help if we need it.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Natalie McAlister from DynoRod about our plumbing and how we can make sure we're flushing safely
In this Talking Health, Rory speaks to Matt Harrison, a First Contact Physiotherapist and Guillermo Moreno-Sanz from Zerenia Clinics, to get insight on how we can protect our bodies from back pain and other Musculoskeletal Disorders.
In this Talking Travel Feature, Barney takes listeners through a range of spooky and fun places to visit in the UK.
Description: In this episode, Rory talks about the great resignation and speaks to Amanda Rosewarne, CEO of the CPD Standards Office about what CPD can offer those who are looking for new skills.
Description: In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory speaks with Denis Garcia; an ergonomics expert at Hinomi about how important ergonomics are when we use and work with technology
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks to Sandra Robinson, an independent speech and language therapist who specialises in dysphagia; a swallowing condition that will affect 1 in 17 people in their lifetime.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Brannan Coady of Your Parking Space about how driveways can be rented for cash.
In this week's Talking Travel, Katie talks about the power and versatility of different passports from across the world.
Description: In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to representatives from Yale and the Met Office about the best ways to secure our home from burglars and the winter weather.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to Lee Elliott from Compare and Recycle about phone recycling, as well as the subsequent environmental and economic benefits.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Barney talks to Aimee Benbow and Leila Martyn about the menopause, PCOS, and endometrosis.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory speaks to Lawrence Chard, a UK Coin and Bullion Dealer from Chards, to talk about how coins with the Face of Queen Elizabeth II are rising in value as collectors' items.
In this week’s Talking Money, Rory speaks to Lawrence Chard, a UK Coin and Bullion Dealer from Chards, to talk about how coins with the Face of Queen Elizabeth II are rising in value as collectors' items.
In this week's Talking Travel, Katie takes a look at South Korea: what they're best known for, and the influences they've had on western popular culture.
In this week's Talking Travel, Katie takes a look at South Korea: what they're best known for, and the influences they've had on western popular culture.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Michelle Margaret Marques, a Life Design Consultant and author of the new book ‘Rebel Woman’, about her tips for making the best out of our lives and bad experiences.
In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks to Michelle Margaret Marques, a Life Design Consultant and author of the new book ‘Rebel Woman’, about her tips for making the best out of our lives and bad experiences.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to Yasmin Ahmed, the founder of Smart Cellular, about how families are struggling to afford the technology required for their children to do their homework.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory talks to Yasmin Ahmed, the founder of Smart Cellular, about how families are struggling to afford the technology required for their children to do their homework.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory gives an update on the state of Coronavirus, and what the new rise in cases this month means for the U.K.
In this week’s Talking Health, Rory gives an update on the state of Coronavirus, and what the new rise in cases this month means for the U.K.
Description: In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses the new mini budget outlined by the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and what it means for businesses and families across the U.K.
Description: In this week’s Talking Money, Rory discusses the new mini budget outlined by the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and what it means for businesses and families across the U.K.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory speaks to Graham Wilkinson, a professional musician and representative for Visit Austin and Brand USA, about what U.K towns can learn from the music industry in the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ - Austin, Texas.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory speaks to Graham Wilkinson, a professional musician and representative for Visit Austin and Brand USA, about what U.K towns can learn from the music industry in the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ - Austin, Texas.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Daniel shares some of the good news and positive stories happening in the UK and around the world.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Daniel shares some of the good news and positive stories happening in the UK and around the world.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory looks at Erica; a new robot that’s developed a sense of humour and who hopes to make us have more natural conversations with Androids.
In this week’s Talking Tech, Rory looks at Erica; a new robot that’s developed a sense of humour and who hopes to make us have more natural conversations with Androids.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Katie discusses the extra support from the government to UK households, schools, and businesses to limit the rise in energy bills.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Katie discusses the extra support from the government to UK households, schools, and businesses to limit the rise in energy bills.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory remembers Her Majesty the Queen's impact on the Commonwealth, and how this alliance of nations grew and developed under her reign.
In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory remembers Her Majesty the Queen's impact on the Commonwealth, and how this alliance of nations grew and developed under her reign.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin procession and funeral plans.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin procession and funeral plans.
In this weeks' Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses the tech behind Eric Teboul's record breaking motorbike.
In this weeks' Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses the tech behind Eric Teboul's record breaking motorbike.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney discusses GSK and The University of Oxford's current leaps forward in the malaria vaccine development.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney discusses GSK and The University of Oxford's current leaps forward in the malaria vaccine development.
In a Talking Feature Special, Barney and the Talking Features team pay tribute to her royal highness, Queen Elizabeth II.
In a Talking Feature Special, Barney and the Talking Features team pay tribute to her royal highness, Queen Elizabeth II.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Rory discusses how the shift in monarchy will affect currency globally.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Rory discusses how the shift in monarchy will affect currency globally.
Description: In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses smart motorways: what they are, why they've been brought in and what people's concerns are about them.
Description: In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory discusses smart motorways: what they are, why they've been brought in and what people's concerns are about them.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Jody Buchan, UK Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador, about the UK’s nightlife.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Jody Buchan, UK Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador, about the UK’s nightlife.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into recent developments from the world of prosthetic limbs.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney looks into recent developments from the world of prosthetic limbs.
In this week's Talking Health, Rory talks to Matt O’Donovan from WiFi Spark about how a lack of entertainment and communication facilities has led to patients feeling isolated in hospital.
In this week's Talking Health, Rory talks to Matt O’Donovan from WiFi Spark about how a lack of entertainment and communication facilities has led to patients feeling isolated in hospital.
In this week's Talking Money, Barney discusses how rising costs of supplies and energy for pubs and the population could spell disaster for the U.K's hospitality industry.
In this week's Talking Money, Barney discusses how rising costs of supplies and energy for pubs and the population could spell disaster for the U.K's hospitality industry.
In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks to Xavier Collins, UK Vice President at Turo, about a recent trend towards staycations over travelling abroad.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to TV & radio presenter, Kate Thornton, about Brits household bugbears!
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to TV & radio presenter, Kate Thornton, about Brits household bugbears!
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney explains X Ray art recovery, and discusses how tech is helping the art world.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney explains X Ray art recovery, and discusses how tech is helping the art world.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Rory talks to TV vet Dr. Bolu about pet food, and how we can be aware of what we're feeding our animals.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Rory talks to TV vet Dr. Bolu about pet food, and how we can be aware of what we're feeding our animals.
Description: In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to financial journalist and mortgage specialist Paula John about how the rise in interest rates will affect the British public.
Guest: Pauls John
Description: In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to financial journalist and mortgage specialist Paula John about how the rise in interest rates will affect the British public.
Guest: Pauls John
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Barney talks to Alexa Polidoro about the many benefits of learning another language.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Barney talks to Alexa Polidoro about the many benefits of learning another language.
In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to Claire Reed about how to encourage more women into taking up manual labour jobs.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney is joined by Alan O'Rourke to discuss current trends in audio entertainment.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to professor Andy Lockey of the Resuscitation Council UK about a new QR code teaching people CPR.
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Eoin Lally of Birkbeck University about how the cost of living is changing student's decisions about university.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses the RMT strikes occurring this week, and what this means for the future of rail transport.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Daniel talks to Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor at Swansea University to get his advice on university clearing.
Guest: Paul Boyle – Vice Chancellor, Swansea University
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Rory discusses how Disney has taken over Netflix to become the biggest streaming company.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Dr. Raja about black market hair transplants and questions how hair loss can be prevented.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the recent announcement from the Office for National Statistics that the UK economy has shrunk in the second quarter of the year.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses Africa's largest nation, where residents of five ancient cities are going to great lengths to protect and preserve their traditional way of life.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, about students' options post sixth-form.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses the gaming industry's massive success, and questions what might be next.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks to breastfeeding expert Alison Lovett about how new mums can breastfeed for longer, and avoid pain and discomfort.
Guest: Alison Lovett, The Latch
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses how the Bank of England have raised interest rates to 1.75% and warned the people of the UK that a recession is imminent.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses the Pilbara region in Western Australia, which is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses the new Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, and what the public can do to help get the Bill made into law.
Guests: Dr Daniel Allen, Marc the Vet OBE, & Jordan Shelley of Animal Journal.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses how a new potential law around photo editing could help put a stop to body confidence issues in youth.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to Rob Lyon about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, and how a new law is bringing safety to more of our homes.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to Mark Brown, a wedding insurance expert, about the future of the wedding industry and how couples can protect their special day.
Guest: Mark Brown, CEO of Wedinsure
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Katie chats to Omar Matadar, of Qasid, about the Arabic language and Islamic New Year.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to blogger, Lauren the Nanny, about motherhood and her ‘feeding journey’.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to blogger, Lauren the Nanny, about motherhood and her ‘feeding journey’.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses how audio-visual attachments are creating a personalisation revelation in gift giving.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to Verena Hefti from Leaders Plus to discuss the gender pay gap and career progression once parents have children.
Guest: Verena Hefti MBE
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses Machu Picchu's lesser known secrets hidden beneath its layers of history.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses the comments made by domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid about ITV’s Love Island.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Barney discusses the new drone superhighway, AKA "Skyway", and questions how drones are changing society.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Barney chats to Annabel Rhodes about environmental awareness in the beauty industry.
Guest: Annabel Rhodes, Rhodes Skincare.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Barney chats to George Clarke about renewable homes and attitudes towards green renovation in the U.K.
Guest: George Clarke
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Barney chats to Josiah Citrin about Santa Monica's food scene and the friendship cities parternship with Santa Monica and Brighton.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to John Parker, from The Arboricultural Association, about the future of the UK’s amenity trees.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses the ancient galaxies that were revealed by NASA in never-seen-before telescope pictures.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks to ex-MP Michael Stephen about innovations being made in plastic technology to improve our health and make life safer.
Guest: Michael Stephen, Symphony Environmental
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses how Brits are losing trust in traditional investment routes and explores one possible alternative.
Guest: Mike Webb – Vintage Acquisitions
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Katie talks about Pheasant Island, the world’s oldest condominium.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses the resignations of multiple MP's, amidst calls for Boris Johnson to quit as Prime Minister.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Daniel talks to former MP Michael Stephen about a solution to plastic pollution, and to Rebecca Taylor, the inventor of a tool to tackle dehydration.
Guests: Michael Stephen & Rebecca Taylor
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Katie chats to Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Adil Sheraz, about the causes of acne, and his top tips in helping to treat it.
Guest: Dr Adil Sheraz, ZappedSkin Online Dermatology Clinic.
In this week’s Talking Money feature, Daniel talks to Siamac Rezaiezadeh about new research that has revealed how young people are particularly badly affected during the current cost of living crisis.
Guest: Siamac Rezaiezadeh, GoCardless
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie chats to James Lambert, MD of Lyme Bay Winery, about what we should be drinking this summer, and the future of English wine.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Donna and Miles about the future of bingo, and how Donna became National Bingo Caller of the Year.
Guests: Donna Kunyo, National Bingo Caller of the Year & Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie chats to Petra Antalova, Co-Founder of New Aroma UK, about their new gadget that not only allows you to enjoy a pleasantly scented environment but actually cleans the air you breathe too.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks to Dr Rick Thompson about rare diseases and to Professor Richard Hindley about prostate health.
Guests: Dr Rick Thompson & Professor Richard Hindley
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the rise in supermarket prices and how many consumers are cutting back to save money.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Daniel discusses the rail strikes that are affecting much of the UK, plus planned strikes by British Airways workers.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses the return of Glastonbury Festival after its three year hiatus.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie chats to Nick Hounsfield, Chair of Surfing England and Founder of The Wave, an inland surfing destination, and Llew Nicholls, about the physical and mental health benefits of surfing.
Guests: Nick Hounsfield & Llewellyn Nicholls
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks to Dr Roger Henderson about men’s prostate health, and to Dr Ian Braithwaite about the stigma attached to Type 2 Diabetes.
Guests: Dr Roger Henderson & Dr Ian Braithwaite
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel speaks to the founder of the ZIPZERO app, about how everyday consumers can use it to get money back to pay their household bills.
Guest: Mohsin Rashid, ZIPZERO
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses the many reasons why you visit the beautiful Southwest region of France – Toulouse.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to trailblazing BBQ cook, DJ BBQ, about his tips and tricks for the perfect summer meal.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie chats to Matt Flanagan, MD at E-Bikes Direct, about why more Brits should be taking up cycling as a mode of transport.
Guest: Matt Flanagan, Managing Director at E-Bikes Direct.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks about the shortages of staff in social care, and about developments in treatment for ADHD.
Guests: Patrick Wallace (Curam Care) & Dr Dannhauser (Smart Start Minds)
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel speaks to Hendrik Smedburg from SAP about continued supply chain issues in the UK and how this will affect the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Guest: Henrik Smedburg, SAP
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Daniel Discusses the continued chaos at UK airports as more flights are cancelled.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses the news that Love Island 2022 have teamed up with eBay to style up the contestants and supply their outfits to encourage slow and sustainable fashion.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses the technological advancements that have been made in helping those diagnosed with ADHD
Guest: Dr Thomas Dannhauser, Founder and CEO of Smart Start Minds.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel discusses the recent outbreak of Monkeypox and what to look out for when it comes to the disease.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses period poverty and one woman’s mission to end the stigma around menstrual health and hygiene. Guest: Celia Pool – Co-founder of DAME.
In this week's Talking Travel Feature, Daniel discusses all the travel disruption that has occurred this week due to thousands of Brits jetting off for the half term and jubilee bank holiday weekend.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Daniel discusses the ultimate British institution – Fish and Chips! From seaside holidays to battered frickles, we spoke to Kim Jackson about everything fish and chips!
Guest: Kim Jackson, from Harry Ramsden’s
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Katie discusses the news that researchers studying human remains from Pompeii have extracted genetic secrets from the bones of a man and a woman who were buried when the Roman city was engulfed in volcanic ash.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel discusses the pros and cons of plant-based diets with Nutritionist and Dietician Helen Bond.
Guest: Helen Bond
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel speaks to the Managing Director of SIXT UK about the rising costs of owning a car, and how the public may be set to switch to a rental or subscription-based service in the near future.
Guest: Tim Vetters, MD at SIXT UK
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Harry explores the main attractions and excursions found in Croatia's largest coastal city, Split.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Katie discusses the release of the Sue Gray Report, which details the illegal gatherings that took place at Downing Street during the Covid lockdowns.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel talks to writer and TV personality Katie Piper, alongside the CPO of Blueair, about indoor air pollution and what we can all do to improve the quality of air in our homes.
Guests: Katie Piper OBE, Sara Alsen
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses “Partygate” and the recent news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not receive any other fines, after a Metropolitan Police investigation that cost £460,000 has been closed.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Harry discusses the development of new car battery technology that's being used in Norway, and the inspiring story of a Welshman scaling the world's biggest mountain.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Katie discusses the decision by Blackpool FC striker Jake Daniels to come out as gay, the first British professional footballer in 30 years to do so.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, Katie discusses Netflix's plans to introduce advertisements on the platform, as well as how Google is being sued over its use of NHS data.
In this week's Talking Health feature, Daniel discusses the stigma around bottle feeding over breastfeeding, and talks to a new mother about her feeding journey.
Guest: Alia Ahmed
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses how Apple’s valuation has dropped, seeing them lose their top spot as the world’s most valuable company.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Harry discusses a new report looking into the climate goals of British airlines, and a recent government pledge to legalise the use of E-scooters.
In this week's Talking Life feature, Katie chats to CEO at w’air, Jonathan Hewlett, about the effects fast fashion has on the environment, and how we can spruce up the clothes we already own.
In this week's Talking Tech feature, we discuss the "Wagatha Christie" trial, which starts in the High Court today, with Rebekah Vardy suing Coleen Rooney for libel after being accused of leaking stories from her instagram account.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel discusses Mental Health Awareness Week and shares a message from The Mental Health Foundation about what we can all do to combat loneliness, and in turn improve our mental wellbeing.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the recent rise in interest rates and inflation and how convenience store chain McColl’s has gone into administration.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Harry discusses the long-awaited announcement of the opening of the Elizabeth line, and the resumption of services by P&O Ferries across the Channel.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie speaks to Kathryn Slatter, CEO of the charity Lifecentre, about what we can do to help those who have experienced sexual abuse, and where they can go for support.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses Elon Musk's purchase of social media platform Twitter, and what that means for Twitter users and freedom of speech advocates alike.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel talks to Dr Bolu Eso who has partnered up with Butternut Box to find out what kind of pet parents we are here in the UK and to give us some tips on improving our dog’s health.
Guest: Dr Bolu Eso
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses a recent report highlighting the state of UK business and which sectors are struggling the most as the cost of living rises and Covid loan repayments are due.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss an exciting new site providing a glimpse into the future of travel, and Space X's latest historic mission to the International Space Station.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Bharat Chudasama, from The Hope & Glory, about the UK’s tea drinking habits, and why we should be buying more fairtrade products.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie chats to Clar Rosso, Chief Executive Officer at (ISC)2, about their new scheme to help 100,000 people in the UK begin a career in the cybersecurity industry.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel talks about MS Awareness Week and what we can do to keep our allergies in check as we enter the hotter months. Guests: David Martin & Hallum Wiltshire
In this week's Talking Money Feature, Katie chats to Randeep Somel about impact investing, and how we can use our money to make a difference this World Earth Day.
Guest: Randeep Somel, Fund manager for Climate Solutions Fund at M&G Investments.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss the newly-announced rail scheme offering half-price tickets, and the proposed changes to the Highway Code for TVs in automated cars.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie discusses all things Invictus Games, which are being held in the Netherlands this year.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, we chat to Technology & Transport Journalist, Chris Price, about how the older generation are using the internet more and more.
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As online fraud and scams have become more sophisticated and more widespread, all digital users need to hone their digital critical-thinking abilities. This type of critical thinking includes, being able to distinguish legitimate information from misinformation, determining who and what to trust online, understanding what personal information to share and what to keep private and knowing how companies track your online behaviour. We asked several experts in the field of digital literacy about what we can and should do to make adults more confident online and their key takeaways can be found here.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Daniel discusses the news that two new drugs will soon be available to NHS patients to fight superbugs.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel talks to a venture capitalist expert all about the growth that the UK is currently experiencing.
Guest: Chand Chudasama
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss the anticipated congestion on the first restriction-free Easter weekend in three years, as well as British Airways’ new scheme to recruit cabin crew.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, we chat to Annette Woolcock, Head of Wild Food at the British Association for Shooting & Conservation, about this year's Eat Game Awards.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, we discuss a new study conducted by Ofcom that has revealed large swathes of young British children under the minimum age are using social media networks.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel talks to a Neurosurgeon and the founder of a therapy centre all about Parkinson’s and the treatment options available to the 145,000 patients in the UK.
Guests: Dr Mike Hart & Alexander Reed
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to the founders of a safer gambling campaign, as well as finding out all about the changes to UK divorce law from a top family lawyer.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we speak to Hannah Bellamy, Managing Director of Charity Water, about raising awareness of clean drinking water deficiencies this World Water Day.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we spoke to Iain Green, Director of Animal Aid, and Jonathan Kehl, Vice President of Global Business Development at Muse, about recent research into animal suffering and iconic guitar riffs respectively.
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses the new Online Safety Bill that was recently announced by the UK Government.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel provides an update on the most recent Covid news, including the newly listed official symptoms to look out for.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses how the FCA are set to enter the funeral planning industry, and talks to an industry expert to find out what that means for the public.
Guest: Malcom Flanders
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we speak to Fred Felleman, Commissioner at the Port of Seattle, about the cultural attractions and natural wonders found in Washington State.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie chats to Evenbreak founder, Jane Hatton, about why disabled people are often overlooked by employers, and how organisations can become more inclusive when looking for new talent.
Guest: Jane Hatton, Founder & CEO of Evenbreak
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses how Apple customers are set for a $14.8 million payout after an iCloud scandal saw Apple breach its terms and conditions.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel talks to charity Mental Health UK on how Spring can be the perfect time to set new habits and improve our sleep and mental wellbeing.
Guest: Anant Naik
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses The Great Resignation and how new research has found that businesses that don’t take hybrid working seriously may be at risk of losing a significant number of staff
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we speak to London Breed and Joe D'Alessandro from San Francisco about the benefits of ‘al-fresco’ dining for businesses in the hospitality sector.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, we chat to star of Channel 4's 'Extreme Cake Makers', Molly Robbins, about what inspired her love of baking, as well as ITV's 'This Morning' gardener, Daisy Payne, about the gardening trends to look out for this Spring!
Guests: Molly Robbins & Daisy Payne
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie discusses how to differentiate between real and fake images of the Russia-Ukraine conflict which are appearing on social media, as well as how countries are moving towards an era of cyberwarfare.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Katie talks to sleep experts and duvet specialists at Three Duvets, who have invented a revolutionary half and half quilt for couples who need different things from their side of the duvet.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, we discuss the rumoured integration of Non-Fungible Tokens into mainstream social media platforms.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we speak to Alexa Polidoro, Director of an online language learning platform, about the upcoming French Language Day.
In this week’s Talking Life, we chat to ex Commonwealth Games swimmer, Joe Welstead, and insomnia expert, Ana Brito, about the things we can do to ensure we get a good night’s sleep.
Guests: Joe Welstead & Ana Brito
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, Katie chats to the British Science Association about how scientists are trusted now more than ever by the British public, as well as things we can do to get ourselves involved in British Science Week.
Guest: Clio Heslop, Head of Policy, Partnerships, and Impact at the British Science Association
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel talks to women’s health expert Dr Marion Sloan about the effect the menopause can have on sleep, and offers some tips on how to help get back to resting peacefully at night.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the recent sanctions on Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, and how that affects his most notable asset – Chelsea Football Club.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, Katie discusses how all COVID-19 travel restrictions for those entering the UK could be ditched as early as next week.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, Katie talks to two entrepreneurs about hyperacusis, or sound sensitivity, and the best techniques to help those cope in noisy surroundings.
Guests: Dimitri O & Davies Roberts
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, we speak to two female entrepreneurs in celebration of International Women's Day, who are helping to change the lives of all women, young and old.
Guests: Hannah Thomson & Sabeen Almas
In this week's Talking Health Feature, Katie chats to Dr Zbigniew about the innovative stem cell treatment available to help those suffering from chronic pain.
Guest: Dr Zbigniew, from Algocells
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the World Bank’s warning that the current conflict in Ukraine is set to cause a global economic disaster.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss how the conflict in Ukraine is affecting many different aspects of the travel industry.
Spoiler Alert! In this week's Talking Life, Katie discusses the true stories behind the infamous Netflix shows, The Tinder Swindler and Inventing Anna.
In this week's Talking Tech, Katie talks to Charlotte Wenham, CEO of Baby Shusher, about her innovative creation to help get babies settled, as well as her advice for new parents.
Guest: Charlotte Wenham, Clinical Nurse & CEO of Baby Shusher
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, we discuss one independent knitwear company’s charitable campaign to raise awareness of Reynaud’s Disease, as well as promoting circular fashion.
Guests: Graham Holbrook & Sue Farrington
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the rise in oil prices and other financial issues, as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss the historical city of Alexandria in northern Egypt and its many fascinating sights.
In this week's Talking Life, Katie discusses the life and legacy of British music entrepreneur, Jamal Edwards, who tragically passed away this week.
In this week's Talking Tech, we chat to Jonas Holst from award-winning air purifier manufacturer, Blueair, about the best ways to ensure the air our children breathe is clean.
Guest: Jonas Holst, Chief Product Officer at Blueair
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, we discuss the risks of high cholesterol levels, and talk about the UK’s attitude to working from home now that almost all Covid restrictions have gone.
Guests: Dr. Ranj Singh & Richard Claydon
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel talks to energy expert Jane Lucy about a brand-new scheme to help consumers tackle rising energy costs, and how to better understand what to expect come the 1st April. Guest: Jane Lucy
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we focus on the eclectic city of New Orleans and its famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
In this week's Talking Life, we talk about how we can encourage our children to play outside more. From improving self-esteem, resilience, and problem-solving skills – there are so many benefits children can gain from going outside!
Guest: Anita Grant, Chair of Play England
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, Daniel discusses the benefits music and sound can have on our wellbeing, and how new earbuds from tech company EarFun may be the perfect companion when using music as therapy.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, Daniel chats to air purification experts Christian Hendriksen and Edward Ballsdon to discuss the best way to clean the air at work as we return to the office. Guests: Christian Hendriksen and Edward Ballsdon
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses some interesting changes around our buying habits this Valentine’s Day, and talks to a Gifting Expert to give you some inspiration.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we discuss one of the most culturally significant cities in the world where East meets West, Istanbul.
In this week's Talking Life, we talk about the Winter Games, which are currently being held in Beijing. From figure skating to bobsleighing, it is certainly an exciting event to participate in!
In this week’s Talking Tech Feature, we discuss how air pollution is a cause for concern in the UK. Through prioritising innovation and sustainability, however, graphene-based paint may be the solution to our problems.
Guest: Patrick Folkes, CEO & Founder of Graphenstone UK
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, we discuss how 61% of women are overweight or obese, and how women can ease back into exercise after pregnancy.
In this week’s Talking Money Feature, Daniel discusses the announcement from the Bank of England that interest rates are increasing, in order to curb the rapid rise in the cost of living.
In this week’s Talking Travel Feature, we delve into one of the most iconic cities on the United States West Coast, San Francisco.
Description: In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we discuss how remote working has affected the communications and connections between colleagues and how humour, games and activities can help regain those “water cooler moments”.
Guest: Alex Bryant, Hivemind
In this week's Talking Tech, we discuss what the metaverse actually is, and what it could mean for the future of technology. Whether you're a novice to the VR world, or are a computing expert, the metaverse looks like it is going to change the world for everyone.
In this week’s Talking Health, we discuss how many Brits are continuing to reduce their alcohol consumption beyond January, and how the range of non-alcoholic drinks available to us has improved drastically over the last few years.
Guest: David Begg, REAL Kombucha
In this week's Talking Travel feature we profile Vientiane, one of the lesser-known capital cities in south-east Asia, and it’s fascinating national monuments.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, we discuss the growing popularity of gin and it's journey to becoming the nations favourite spirit. We speak to a cocktail expert about how we can recreate our favourite cocktails at home.
Guest: Rory O'Sullivan, Martin Millers Gin
In this week's Talking Tech, we discuss the BBC TV Licence. Whether you support the TV license, or think it should be scrapped altogether, we explain what it is and why it is very much a current issue in the world of media.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, we discuss how the NHS is backing schemes to get smokers vaping instead.
Guests:
Louise Ross, Smoke Free
John Dunne, UK Vaping Industry Association
In this week's Talking Money, we discuss how Cauldron Foods may be the answer to providing an affordable plant-based diet, whilst also having the biggest possible impact on the fight against climate change.
Guest: Tom Lindley (Head of Cauldron)
In this week's Talking Travel feature, we look at the early impact of a return to office work for many in England, plus the recovery for French holiday bookings after restrictions ease on both sides of the Channel.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we talk about the new divorce legislation that will be introduced in April, called ‘No Fault Divorce’, which will help those who may be stuck in unhappy marriages.
Guest: Judith Buckland, Woolley & Co.
In this week's Talking Tech, we talk about why so many Brits set New Year's Resolutions, and why it is so important to not put ourselves under too much pressure in aiming to achieve them.
Guest: Windy Tshepiso Maledu, Senior Behavioural Scientist for CoachHub.
In this week's Talking Health, we discuss what our local pharmacies can do for us, and how utilising them could improve our wellbeing whilst easing pressure on GPs and the NHS.
In this week's Talking Money, Daniel discusses the issue of fuel poverty, and how more than 20 charities have come together to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the need for more to be done for the UK’s most vulnerable households.
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we are talking about Dry January and how the non-alcoholic drinks market has evolved and developed over the last few years.
Guest: Paul Matthew, Everleaf
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, we discuss Gen Z's favourite social media platform - TikTok. From viral dances to salmon sushi bowls, this app is taking the world by storm. We explain what makes TikTok different from other social media sites, as well as what it takes to become an overnight success.
In this week's Talking Health Feature, we look at the connections between sleep and our mental wellbeing, discussing ways in which we can aid better sleep.
Guest: Anant Nair, Mental Health UK
In this week's Talking Money, we discuss the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later schemes, and how there are some concerns with it as an unregulated form of borrowing.
In this week's Talking Travel feature we profile the Brazilian mega-city of Sao Paulo, and the many aspects that make it more than just you're average city break.
In this week's Talking Life Feature, we discuss what makes chocolate so moreish and how we can combat our cravings in a healthy way.
In this week's Talking Tech Feature, we reveal the most exciting gadgets for the new year.
In this week's Talking Health we look at how to deal with festive blues. Have you indulged too much in the sparkling wine and canapes and are you finding it hard to get back into a routine and have something to look forward to? Here are a few tips to help you get your groove back.
In this week’s Talking Money, we discuss how small, independent businesses have struggled throughout the pandemic, but that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – especially for green and sustainable businesses.
Guest: Virginie Duchetelle
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we explore the pros and cons of setting New Years Resolutions and offer some advice on how they can be set and achieved in a healthy, measured way.
In this week's Talking Tech, we dip into the cyber-world of Fashion NFTs. NFTs are Non-Fungible Tokens, meaning they are one of a kind, a unique digital asset.
In this week’s Talking Health Feature, we discuss a common strand of depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder. We explore the symptoms faced by sufferers and offer some advice that may help with the condition.
In this week’s Talking Money, we discuss how a new report suggests that the gender pay gap has improved very little in 25 years. We dig into the research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies and take a look at some of the potential changes that could improve things.
In this week's Talking Travel feature, we speak to Omar Matadar about the benefits of learning Arabic as a second language.
Guest: Omar Matadar, Qasid
In this week’s Talking Life Feature, we talk about a new online club for retirees, aiming to provide joy to those older people feeling isolated this Christmas.
Guest: Hannah Thompson, Founder and CEO of The Joy Club