Talking Features

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 Health, Jessica discusses the dangers of using sun beds.

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. To donate, visit - Fundraiser by George Attfield : Support Olly & George to row across the Atlantic

In this week's Talking Money, Jessica discusses Lifetime ISAs (LISA), what they are, the rules, and some good providers to consider.