Talking Features

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.

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. Home - Yamaha - UK and Ireland

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.