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- Tariffs on Chinese steel will level the playing field for British steelThe head of UK Steel has told Share Radio that tariffs on Chinese steel will level the playing field. The European Commission has introduced levies on hot-rolled coils of between 18 and 36 per cent. British steel companies have been hit by cheap Chinese imports in recent years, with plants such as the one in Port Talbot facing an uncertain future.8 min
- UK job market shows promise for growing demand of permanent staff positionsThe Markit/REC Report on jobs reveals a stronger growth of permanent staff placements. In contrast, temp billings increased at the softest pace in four months. Plus job vacancies continued to increase in February. Overall, demand for staff rose at the quickest rate in one-and-a-half years, with both permanent and temporary workers.14 min
- Oil prices rise in response to the US air strikes in SyriaNigel Cassidy crossed over to Chris Bailey of Financial Orbit to discuss to top business and finance stories, starting with the geopolitics and market reaction to the overnight missile strikes in Syria ordered by President Trump.9 min
- John Timpson: The key to business successJohn Timpson, the chairman of key cutter and shoe repair business Timpson, claims hiring good people is the key to a successful business. Timpson told delegates at Retail Week Live: “What’s absolutely essential is great people. I don’t want people who can fix shoes or cut keys; I want personality. You can’t put a spark into a grumpy cobbler,” he said. He joined Nigel Cassidy to discuss more.13 min
- The do's and don'ts of investingIG, the online trading platform, has teamed up with Blackrock to launch IG Smart Portfolios, a range of model investment portfolios. So, joining Nigel Cassidy to talk through the new 'Smart Portfolios', the do's and don'ts and the risks and opportunities when it comes to investing is Ian Peacock, Head of UK and Ireland at IG Group.10 min
- Financial services stand to lose 40% of revenue to FinTech firmsAccording to a new PwC report, 61% of the UK financial services industry believe they could lose as much as 40% of their revenue to standalone FinTech firms. So, what can the financial services industry do to keep up with the ever-evolving fin-tech scene?8 min
- What can we expect from the Trump-Xi meeting today?Today, President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will be meeting at Trump's Mar-a-lago resort in Florida to perhaps set the tone or one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. So, what can we expect from the meeting and what does it mean for trade between the US and China?10 min
- Small business owners face a retirement 'time bomb'According to a new report released by the Forum of Private Business and Clifton Asset Management small business owners are facing a retirement 'time bomb'. The report shows a bleak outlook for small business owners - particularly those aged 50+ - and their financial security. So what should small business owners and entrepreneurs be doing to secure their funds for later life?11 min
- Apprenticeship levy - Yet another tax for businesses?From tomorrow, many employers will be affected by the introduction of the apprenticeship levy. For some, this is a major opportunity to up-skill the UK workforce, for others it just might be another tax on business alongside business rates bills, auto-enrolment pensions and rising minimum wage rates.10 min
- Global food commodity prices rise, leaving food retailers in fierce competitionAccording to the latest British Retail Consortium and Nielsen shop price index, global food commodity costs have risen, however intense competition between retailers is keeping the increase low at one per cent. So, what's contributing to this fierce competition between food retailers and what do the figures mean for consumers?7 min
About Share Radio Breakfast
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Share Radio Breakfast is our flagship show and provides instant analysis of the company results, business and general news of the morning. ‘Breakfast’ is presented by Nigel Cassidy Monday, Thursday and Friday, and Sarah Lowther Tuesday and Wednesday,
From 6 am we reflect the breaking stories of the morning with interviews in the studio and on the phone. At 7am we are first with company news as announcements are released to the Stock Exchange. At 8am we bring you market reaction as stock trading begins, as well as instant opinions from a regular panel of experts on the phone and in the studio.
We have instant reaction and expert financial commentary from ex-fund manager Chris Bailey, Louise Cooper and Sara Sjolin. We follow the market opening before and after 8 am from David Buick at Panmure Gordon and Rachel Winter at Killicks. And at 8.20 each morning we put politics in context with Ryan Heath from Politico in Brussels, Dan Hodges, the Mail on Sunday, Josh Lowe of Newsweek, and Jack Sommers from the Huffington Post.