You and Yours

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Volatile Incomes, Karaoke Pubs, Spanish Tourism
It’s estimated that around 25 million people in the UK have a volatile income.
20 May 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders: Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp
Today's Gap Finder interview is Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp.
16 May 2024,53 mins
Stealing Addresses, Self-Build Struggles and Solar Panels
Why is a new law aimed at making it harder for criminals to exploit addresses failing?
15 May 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours - Money and Your Mental Health
How does money affect your mental health?
14 May 2024,53 mins
Dementia Care Costs, Donating Old Clothes, Private Electric Car Buyers
Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK, and families bear the brunt.
13 May 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders – The Modern House
We speak to the founders of an estate agency focusing on modernist, design-led homes.
09 May 2024,53 mins
Cost of University, Scarce Private Healthcare and Driving Licence Fraud
How the rising cost of university is even breaking the bank of mum and dad.
08 May 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours - Financial Complaints
Have you had to complain about your bank, credit card or insurance company?
07 May 2024,53 mins
ADHD Medication, Vending Machines, Gaming Emulators
ADHD medication shortage continues having impacted people since Autumn 2023.
06 May 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders – SURI
We meet the founders of sustainable electric toothbrush brand SURI
02 May 2024,28 mins
Gambling Commission, Waitrose Reboot and Canal Mooring Fees
The Gambling Commission tells us about new affordability checks coming to the industry.
01 May 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours - Downsizing
Are you considering downsizing?
30 Apr 2024,53 mins
Fake grass, Venues, Digital Security
Many people switch their real lawns to fake, but will that impact the value of your home?
29 Apr 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders – Chris Donnelly from Lottie
We speak to the co-founder of a business transforming care and retirement home bookings
25 Apr 2024,53 mins
Missing Wills, Talking to Chatbots and Take Away Boom
Why do wills go missing? What can you do if it happens to you?
24 Apr 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours: Identity Fraud
Have you been affected by identity fraud?
23 Apr 2024,53 mins
Amazon Fresh, Goodwill Scams, Holiday Lets
Amazon Fresh came to the UK in 2021, but has it been a hit with consumers?
22 Apr 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders - Anna Moynihan from Taskher
We speak to the co-founder of an online platform that helps you book tradeswomen.
18 Apr 2024,53 mins
Insurance Fraud, Air Miles and Roaming Charges
Travellers love air miles but who benefits most, the consumer or airline?
17 Apr 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours - Bank Branch Closures
How are bank branch closures affecting you?
16 Apr 2024,53 mins
Subscription traps, Tourist tax, Ethical spending
Subscription traps, are you one of the 13 million that have you fallen in to one?
15 Apr 2024,53 mins
Mobile Data Contracts , "Un-banked" Communities and Fridge Magnets
The cold callers that sound like your mobile phone company but aren't!
10 Apr 2024,53 mins
Call You and Yours: Can You Afford to Retire?
Can you afford to retire?
09 Apr 2024,53 mins
Buy Now Pay Later; White goods repairs; Luxury fashion sites
New data from buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna suggests 95% of purchases were paid on time
08 Apr 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders - Sasha Haco
We speak to a tech company that uses AI to moderate harmful internet content.
04 Apr 2024,53 mins
Plan.com, village shops and solo travel
Plan.com, village shops and solo travel.
03 Apr 2024,53 mins
Call You & Yours Surge and Dynamic Pricing
Call You & Yours: Does so-called surge pricing, paying more at peak times, work for you?
02 Apr 2024,53 mins
The Cost of Living, Weddings and Downsizing
We look at the challenges of downsizing.
01 Apr 2024,53 mins
Gap Finders - Jayne Sibley
We speak to a woman who has set up a new debit card for people with dementia.
28 Mar 2024,53 mins
Olympic Trips, Ultra-Processed Food and New Build Problems
Olympic trips, ultra-processed food and new-build problems.
27 Mar 2024,53 mins