Talking Features

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.