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In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico are joined by SEI's Head of DC, EMEA and Asia, Steve Charlton. Steve chats about SEI's investment-led approach to running a master trust, and how the business has evolved from its roots as a technology firm into asset management and pensions. We cover some of the big issues currently shaping the DC landscape, including the role of AI and technology, Mansion House and the debate around mandation, private markets, investment philosophy, and the Government's continued push for greater scale in DC workplace pensions. We also find out about Steve's career and how he got into pensions, and, of course, hear what value for money means to him.

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico are joined by Paul Maynard, former Pensions Minister and MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys. In a wide ranging chat about pensions, politics and what really happens inside government, we cover pension dashboards, Mansion House, productive finance, consolidation, tax relief, the Pensions Commission and why policy often looks very different from the ministerial hot seat. Paul also brings a powerful constituency perspective, challenging some baked in industry assumptions as he does so. We discuss how Paul got into politics and pensions and, of course, find out what value for money means to him.

At Bank in the City of London stands an extremely impressive and outstanding building, Mansion House, and in this podcast we'll take a look at the history behind it and the novel if not criminal way funds were raised to build it! Join us....

I was delighted to talk to Jonathan Power, the CEO of St Michaels House Foundation about how he is seeking to build partnerships with people and corporates who would like to know more about, or to help out, St Michael's House.  His approach is to develop longer term relationships and to engage with people who are interested. St Michaels House is a not-for-profit that is over 70 years old and has been looking after people with Intellectual Disabilities over that time.  (It was founded in the 1950s by two women; there is a short history below.).  I can personally vouch for the important work that the Charity has done, and is doing, for thousands of people living with ID and supporting them and their their families, literally from cradle to grave. Jonathan is an engaging and lively speaker and you will enjoy this Pod, feel free to drop him a line at: Jonathan.Power@smhfoundation.ie or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-power/   St Michaels House  - the beginning, a short history On Thursday, 2nd June 1955 a small advertisement appeared in The Irish Times: "Association for Parents of Mentally Backward Children. Lady wishing to form above would like to contact anyone interested. Box Z 5061 Children." It was placed by Patricia Farrell, a farmer from Gigginstown, Co. Westmeath, whose son Brian had Down Syndrome. Along with her friend and Co-Founder, Madge Atock, they were seeking an education for Brian. Patricia had been shocked to discover that there were no school options for him. Indeed, the only service available for children with an intellectual disability at the time was institutionalised residential care. The response to the advert was larger and more positive than Patricia had expected. Following a public meeting in the Mansion House chaired by Declan Costello, St. Michael's House was founded. The new organisation not only wanted to establish new services, but also to bring about a change in how people with an intellectual disability were viewed.  ----- "We rushed in where many would fear to venture. The one essential was to meet and help parents who came to us not so much for a diagnosis, but for advice about what they should or could do to help their child with a disability." Dr Barbara Stokes, first Medical Director -----

The Business & Finance ESG Awards, held in association with headline partner Grant Thornton, returned to the Mansion House, Dublin, on 16 April 2026, bringing together leading organisations and policymakers to celebrate excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance across Ireland. Now in its fourth year, the awards continue to recognise the organisations and individuals driving meaningful progress in sustainability, social impact and responsible governance. This year's winners reflect the growing maturity of ESG across Irish business, with organisations demonstrating measurable impact, innovation and long-term commitment. The Grand Prix Award, the highest accolade of the awards, was awarded to Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18), recognising its outstanding ESG performance across multiple areas. In addition to securing the Grand Prix, Dalata Hotel Group was also recognised with the ESG Team Award, highlighting a deeply embedded, organisation-wide approach to sustainability, operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the ESG Leader Award to Marie Donnelly, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to advancing sustainability policy and driving Europe's energy transition. A long-time advocate for climate action, Marie has played a central role in shaping European energy policy and continues to influence the global sustainability agenda through her advisory and governance roles. Commenting on the awards, Janice Daly, Partner and Sustainability lead from Grant Thornton said: "Supporting the Business & Finance ESG Awards reflects our belief that embedding sustainability into business strategy plays an important role in advancing responsible business leadership. This year's winners have demonstrated how a considered and well designed approach to sustainability can deliver meaningful impact over the long term. In a period marked by ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, their leadership shows the value of maintaining a clear, consistent focus on responsible business practices." Clare Kilmartin, COO, Business & Finance, said: "The 2026 ESG Awards winners demonstrate the depth of commitment, innovation and leadership that now defines ESG across Irish business. What is particularly encouraging is the shift from ambition to action, with organisations delivering measurable impact across climate, community and governance. The Grand Prix winner, Dalata Hotel Group, exemplifies how embedding ESG at every level of an organisation can drive both business success and positive societal change." The ESG Awards Judging Panel added: "This year's entries were of an exceptionally high standard, reflecting a significant evolution in how organisations are approaching ESG. The winners stood out not only for their ambition but for their ability to delivertangible, measurable outcomes. From large enterprises to SMEs, the breadth of innovation and commitment was impressive, making the judging process both challenging and inspiring." The Business & Finance ESG Awards 2026 Winners are: Category — Winner Biodiversity Leadership in Business Award — Coillte (Wicklow) Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Initiative — Bord Gáis Energy (Dublin 2) Employee Well-Being Award — Aldi Ireland (Co Kildare) Energy Efficiency Initiative Award — PTSB (Dublin 2) ESG Company Award (Enterprise) — An Post (Dublin) ESG Company Award (SMEs) — GORM (Ireland) ESG Consultancy Award — Xenergie (Galway) ESG Innovation Award — Flogas (Co Dublin) ESG Investment Award — BVP Investments Limited ESG Team Award — Dalata Hotel Group (Dublin 18) Future ESG Leader Award — Clémence Jamet, Guaranteed Irish (Dublin 2) Governance Leadership Award — Coolmine Therapeutic Community (Dublin 15) Net Zero Carbon Award — South Eastern Regional College (Co Down) Social Impact Award (Enterprise) — SMBC Aviation Capital (Dublin 2) Social Impact Award (SME) — Open Doors Initiative (Co Dublin) Sustainable Logistics Exc...

Yesterday at the Mansion House in Dublin, Seeking Safety Ireland launched a new three-year strategy aimed at transforming how we support women dealing with trauma, addiction and gender-based violence.   The focus is on a joined-up, trauma-informed approach that helps women build safety and stability in their lives.  To tell us more, I'm joined by Annmarie Flanagan, Manager of Seeking Safety Ireland. 

Our hosts return to Nauvoo to explore the tragic events of June 1844 leading up to Joseph Smith's martyrdom. John Wilson interviews local historian Joseph Johnston, who explains how these tensions escalated into calls for violence. Meanwhile, Camrey and Dan visit the Mansion House to discuss Joseph and Emma Smith's relationship and their heart-wrenching final days, as well as to delve into Joseph's painful decision to return to Nauvoo—knowing it likely would mean his death. The post Becoming Brigham Episode 12: Deep Waters first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is announcing that its inaugural user conference will take place at The Round Room at Dublin's Mansion House on Wednesday, 29th April 2026. Themed Building a Stronger Future, the conference will showcase how location intelligence can enable smarter decision-making across our island's critical infrastructure sector. It will be opened with an address from Minister of State for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Frank Feighan TD. On the day, attendees will have a chance to hear from Esri Ireland customers on how they are using geospatial technology to transform their operations. ESB will explore how GIS is supporting the organisation's critical role in Ireland's Climate Action Plan and aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040, while Dublin Airport will examine how location intelligence is enabling large-scale infrastructure investments to take off – catering for its future growth and expansion. Attendees will hear how broadband provider Fibrus is using geospatial technologies to roll out next-generation fibre networks, and Northern Ireland Water will demonstrate evidence-led approaches to reducing demand on wastewater infrastructure. A panel of industry experts, hosted by Gordon Smith, will debate the challenges and opportunities of infrastructure development, while Esri Ireland's own experts will share new insights across a range of topics including artificial intelligence, field operations, GeoBIM, and Digital Twins. The free-to-attend event will bring together GIS professionals, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, with up to 500 people expected to attend. For more information and to register, click here. See more stories here.

We're celebrating an extraordinary milestone in community service. Gertie Glennon from East Clare has been honoured with a Long Service Award for 50 years of dedication to the Irish Red Cross. She was among a group of remarkable volunteers recognised at a special national reception in the Mansion House in Dublin this past weekend. For five decades, Gertie has been at the heart of her community giving her time, skills and compassion to help those in need. Gertie joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus to share her story. Image © Irish Red Cross

As much as I'm sitting on a pile of recordings to use for Soul Shack episodes, after I finished my set Friday night at Mansion, I was like "I should use this as a Soul Shack Mix". It's quite the musical journey - Beginning of the night is always just for me, and this time it involved the new Little Simz track Free, a small set of jungle remixes and of course at least one Sade track for the head bouncer, but then I went into (my version of) party mode, doing my best to rock the party, but with a mature Soul Shack influence, and trying to avoid most of the super cheesy and cliche sing along stuff (there's still a little bit though) and then finished off with a few classic house tracks. So check it out and hope you enjoy! (and if you know anyone that needs a dj for an event, give me a call!)Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id306968245Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_j_meBookings & Merch: jamiewichartz @ yahoo.ca

The London skyline is undergoing perhaps its most significant transformation in decades as a new ‘vertical renaissance' is sending tremors of excitement from Guildhall to Mansion House. The City of London Corporation says that over half a million square metres of office space was granted planning permission in the City in 2025, equivalent to more than ten ‘Gherkins' with around half of this amount already under construction.  This includes the leviathan 309.6m ‘1 Undershaft' which will be as tall as the Shard when completed. But it is not all about the capacity, unlike the Financial Fortresses of the 20th century, as the earlier skyscrapers in the City were sometimes called, the new structures will be more open to the street, with pedestrian access, parks and commercial arcades, to make the city feel more vibrant and less sterile, than it has to previous generations. The City's largest office building, 22 Bishopsgate has led the way in a period of challenging economic headwinds, fully occupied and seeing record high rents, it is perhaps the first of these post-financial crash, vertical villages in the Square Mile that can be considered part of this renaissance. Guests Paul Hargreaves, Construction Director, Lipton Rogers David Healy, Mechanical and Electrical Lead, WSP in the UK Amy Holtz, Director – Head of Sustainability, PLP Architecture Diego Padilla-Philips, Technical Director, WSP in the UK Partner As one of the world's leading engineering professional services consultancies, WSP brings clarity and vision to complex challenges. Their team of technical specialists and strategic advisers across the UK is part of a talented global family of expertise. Together, they ensure innovative solutions solve complex problems for our clients and the communities we serve, meeting both the needs of today and addressing the challenges of the future.The post #362 Revisited: Skyscrapers, Predicting The Future first appeared on Engineering Matters.

The Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards, in association with FBD Insurance, will take place on Wednesday, 20th May 2026 in The Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin. Last year's awards saw over 60 businesses from across Ireland compete for their chance to be crowned the best in their field across 9 categories, including Innovative Technology, sponsored by Skillnet.Is this year your year? Get to newstalk.com/changemaker and nominate your team or individual now.The closing date for entries is Friday, 20th March.Joining Shane and Ciara to discuss is last year's winner of Newstalk's Changemaker Award, Rena Maycock, CEO of Chirp.

PJ chats with Millie Seaman who won the Soroptimist International public speaking competition in the Mansion House recently, just in time to get ready for her first West Cork Rally! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin City Council yesterday launched the 2026 Crowdfund Dublin City Programme, continuing its support for community?led projects that strengthen and improve neighbourhoods across the city. The launch took place at The Mansion House, where the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, formally opened the Spring funding round. Since the programme was first introduced in September 2023, it has received an amazing response, not only from project creators but also from the communities who have backed and supported these ideas. Dublin City Council was delighted to welcome previous project creators to this year's launch event. So far, €228,249 has been raised across 39 projects, supported by 1,869 backers. The projects have been wide?ranging — from sports equipment and community gardens to murals, art exhibitions, chef training to help people into employment, cultural and historical publications, and initiatives promoting recycling and the circular economy. Crowdfunding has offered a unique way for groups across the city to raise funds, and it has encouraged the Council to work in new and more collaborative ways. The success of the programme to date shows how powerful this approach can be for communities of all sizes. Speaking at the event, the Lord Mayor said, "The Crowdfund Dublin City Programme continues to highlight the creativity, passion and commitment that exists within communities across our city. Each year, residents and local groups come together to imagine new ways of enhancing their neighbourhoods and building community spirit." "As we launch the 2026 round, I am excited to see the ideas that will emerge—projects that reflect the values and energy of the people who call Dublin home. This programme gives communities the tools and support they need to create meaningful change." The event also featured insights from previous programme participants, Mary Fleming, Change Clothes Project, Karla Dragic, Mums Hub and Dean Hayden, Ballymun Athletics, who shared their experiences of crowdfunding and delivering successful community projects. Delivered in partnership with Spacehive, the Crowdfund Dublin City Programme supports projects of all sizes, from sustainability and biodiversity initiatives to wellbeing, cultural and public?realm improvements. No previous fundraising experience is required. Misha Dhanak, CEO of Spacehive, said, "Each year, we are inspired by the dedication of residents throughout Dublin who want to improve their local areas and bring creative, innovative ideas to life." "Spacehive is committed to helping every project creator succeed, with workshops, one?to?one guidance, and resources available throughout the process. We look forward to supporting this year's projects as they grow into impactful improvements across the city." Residents and community groups can now begin submitting ideas to the Spacehive platform, where they can attract public support and may qualify for match funding from Dublin City Council. Full programme details and timelines are available at: www.spacehive.com/movement/dublincity/about More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Today, it is my pleasure to speak with Natasha Silver Bell, Founder & CEO of SilverBell Global, a concierge provider of case management services, crisis management and intervention for individuals and families with behavioral, mental health, and addiction difficulties. Bringing over a decade of expertise in mental health, Natasha orchestrates multidisciplinary systems and teams across the US, the UK, the UAE, and beyond. A thought leader and keynote speaker, Natasha curates dialogues with leading practitioners around mental health, wellbeing, and spirituality. Recent thought leadership includes the Lord Mayor's Global Family Office Summit at Mansion House, London, and Grace Under Pressure with Sir António Horta-Osório, exploring the evolving relational complexities of generational prosperity in personal and professional realms. Natasha extends her commitment to accessible mental healthcare through her co-founding of Inservice Foundation, which supports underserved populations, and the creation of the Megan Ann Foundation, which serves sober women and survivors of intimate partner violence, prioritizing personal growth. Natasha and her firm, SilverBell Global, are Specialist Advisor members of FOX, and we are thrilled to have her expertise and thought leadership within our membership community. In her professional field, where Natasha helps clients manage and overcome serious challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction, spirituality – one's relationship with and belief in a higher power or a divine entity – is a big and important topic. We start by talking about spirituality in the context of an organized religious institution. Natasha shares her views and experience with institutional spirituality. She highlights the most common rewards and struggles people have when engaging with organized spirituality shares best practices to consider from her years of working with families and individual clients. Being part of a religious institution that is built and run by other people is not the only way to experience and nurture one's spirituality. Natasha discusses the paths people can pursue to have a spiritual life outside of an organized religion. One practical tool Natasha emphasizes in the pursuit of spirituality is story telling. She tells us how and why stories are an important pillar of any spiritual experience – especially those shared by multigenerational families. For nearly everyone, fear is always present in their relationship with a divine entity. Natasha offers her practical suggestions on how to address and overcome the fear in spiritual and religious life – outlining the alternative paths to "fear of God". Do not miss this deeply insightful conversation with one of the leading practitioners and thought leaders in the realm of spirituality and wellbeing serving UHNW families.

The Spider Awards, Ireland's longest-running and most prestigious digital awards ceremony, is proud to announce the shortlist for its 29th annual event. Taking place on Friday, 13th March 2026, the black-tie gala will once again bring together the brightestminds from across Ireland's digital, creative and technology sectors. The ceremony will be held in the iconic Round Room at The Mansion House, with approximately 500 attendees expected on the night. Established in 1996, the Spider Awards are dedicated to recognising companies and individuals who are driving innovation, creativity and excellence across the digital industry. As Ireland's longest-running digital awards programme, The Spiders continue to set the benchmark for celebrating outstanding digital achievement. The 2026 awards have seen a record-breaking number of entries, with a 30% increase on 2025 entries, underlining the continued growth, ambition and quality within Ireland's digital sector. This year's highest-entered categories include Best in Social Media Award, Best Consumer Campaign Award, Best in Storytelling Award, and Digital for Good Award, reflecting the industry's focus on creativity, impact and purpose-driven digital work. A major highlight for 2026 is the introduction of a new category, the Digital Rising Star Award, celebrating emerging talent and the next generation of digital leaders shaping Ireland's future. Below is the full shortlist for The Spider Awards 2026: AI-Powered Marketing Excellence Award BidReview.ai Bord Gáis Energy (Dublin 2) GlowMetrics- Stage Entertainment GRANITE (Dublin 2)- Nike X Elverys GRANITE (Dublin 2)- – Panoramic SEO Havas Media Ireland- KIA Ireland Udaras na Gaeltachta Ardnagappary, Co. Donegal) Best App Award Communicraft GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Feeltect GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Supermac's App Henderson Foodservice- Barista Bar Irish Life StoryToys SuperValu Tapadoo- Payzone Virgin Media Ireland Best Brand Award 3B1 (Victorian Quarter, Cork ) – McWilliam Bags Escalate (Dublin 2)- – Sysco – Local Storytelling, Global Impact. GRANITE (Dublin 2)- EHL Experiences GRANITE(Dublin 2 – NDC GRANITE(Dublin 2) – Supermac's Henderson Wholesale Kooba (Dublin 2) – AccessPoint MKO RedClick Insurance Ireland Ringers Creative- Dublin Port Best Collaboration Award Codex Office Solutions- AsIAm Each&Other- Launch Path: AI Havas Media Ireland- UPMC Ireland Kooba (Dublin 2) – Nexus Inclusion Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland- Centra Oxfam Ireland- An Post Social Media Elite (Mullingar) – KASH Beauty Western Development Commission (Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon)- Northern Periphery & Artic Project Western Development Commission (Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon)- TG4 Best Consumer Campaign Award Escalate (Dublin 2)- Granby Ltd Escalate(Dublin 2)- Pat The Baker Forsman & Bodenfors- Fáilte Ireland GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Certa GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Nike X Elverys – Spotify GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – The Chancery Hotel Henderson Wholesale Sweartaker- Centra The Very Group Best in Storytelling Award Chadwicks & The Podcast Studios- Chadwicks Group GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – NDC GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Supermac's Havas Media Ireland- Havas Play Idea- Dublin Port Mediahuis Ireland- Laya Piquant(Limerick City) – Residential Tenancies Board Sweartaker- Centra University of Limerick- Santa the Student Zordan Media Limited- Diggers Best in E-Commerce Award GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Blarney Woolen Mills X GRANITE GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – The Independent Pharmacy Hello Humans Irish Life ITM Digital (Naas, Co Kildare) – Kildare Brewing Musgrave MarketPlace SuperValu Total Digital- Garrett Metal Detectors Vodafone Ireland Best in Social Media Award An Post- Battle of the Book Clubs Bord Gáis Energy (Dublin 2)- – Bord Gáis Energy Changes the Game in Sports Chadwicks & TBWA- Chadwicks Good as Gold (Rathnew, Co Wicklow) – Variety Jones GRANITE(Dublin 2)- – Supermac's Idea- Dublin Port ISPCC- Childline by ISPCC Out of Orange- SnooZip Piquant (Limerick city) Gill Education Squint Creative (Craig...

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Gary Knight CONNER, JAMES ORINSP4 U.S. ARMY (SP4 is called a Spec 4)VIETNAMDATE OF BIRTH: 08/18/1947DATE OF DEATH: 07/20/2001Jim Conner is someone I rode with while we were both officers on the St. Louis City Police Department in the 1970s. While I was in the Army Reserves, I did not serve in Vietnam. James Orin “Jim” Conner was born August 18th, 1947, in St. Louis. He passed away on July 20th, 2001, at the age of 53. He is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County. Before we joined the police department and before we met, Jim did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Jim was awarded the following service medals and commendations. They were: 1 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with "V" Device, several Army Commendation Medals, 39 Awards of the Air Medal, 2 with "V" Device (it is to be noted that a "V" Device is for valor), and 5 Purple Hearts, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Air Crew Wings. He served as a light weapons infantryman in his first tour and as a helicopter crewman in his second tour on a small observation helicopter. He fought in the Ia Drang and A Shau Valleys campaigns.His citation for the Silver Star Medal reads in part that when he was in combat, he was badly wounded when the helicopter that he was in crashed. He was ejected from the helicopter, and, under heavy enemy fire, he returned to the aircraft to pull the wounded pilot from the burning wreckage and held off the enemy until friendly forces could arrive. James Conner is the most decorated member of the Armed Forces interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for his unwavering acts of valor and service during the Vietnam War.Following his service in the Army, Jim became a police officer on August 24th, 1970. Jim was a highly decorated police officer with the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Jim was awarded the following prestigious awards: The department's highest award - the Medal of Valor on November 15, 1977, for unwavering heroism above and beyond the call of duty, the Meritorious Service Award on June 8, 1977, and two Chief's Letters of Commendation on December 4, 1981, and April 13, 1984, for police work above the call of duty. Officer Conner is the "Audie Murphy" of the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis. I was not involved in an incident that occurred in the fall of 1976 at the Mansion House apartments in downtown St. Louis, however another officer I know was there. He told me how they had a man with a gun inside the Mansion House, he had the officers pinned down, and he was shooting at them. This officer, who told me the story, said how Jim Connor just “low crawled” past him, took a position, and when the man refused to surrender, Jim took aim and shot the subject. Then Jim just took out a cigarette and lit it. Like it was just another day at the office. Officer Conner retired from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on April 6, 1992. He had completed 21 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group and H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Gary Knight CONNER, JAMES ORINSP4 U.S. ARMY (SP4 is called a Spec 4)VIETNAMDATE OF BIRTH: 08/18/1947DATE OF DEATH: 07/20/2001Jim Conner is someone I rode with while we were both officers on the St. Louis City Police Department in the 1970s. While I was in the Army Reserves, I did not serve in Vietnam. James Orin “Jim” Conner was born August 18th, 1947, in St. Louis. He passed away on July 20th, 2001, at the age of 53. He is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County. Before we joined the police department and before we met, Jim did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Jim was awarded the following service medals and commendations. They were: 1 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with "V" Device, several Army Commendation Medals, 39 Awards of the Air Medal, 2 with "V" Device (it is to be noted that a "V" Device is for valor), and 5 Purple Hearts, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Air Crew Wings. He served as a light weapons infantryman in his first tour and as a helicopter crewman in his second tour on a small observation helicopter. He fought in the Ia Drang and A Shau Valleys campaigns.His citation for the Silver Star Medal reads in part that when he was in combat, he was badly wounded when the helicopter that he was in crashed. He was ejected from the helicopter, and, under heavy enemy fire, he returned to the aircraft to pull the wounded pilot from the burning wreckage and held off the enemy until friendly forces could arrive. James Conner is the most decorated member of the Armed Forces interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for his unwavering acts of valor and service during the Vietnam War.Following his service in the Army, Jim became a police officer on August 24th, 1970. Jim was a highly decorated police officer with the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Jim was awarded the following prestigious awards: The department's highest award - the Medal of Valor on November 15, 1977, for unwavering heroism above and beyond the call of duty, the Meritorious Service Award on June 8, 1977, and two Chief's Letters of Commendation on December 4, 1981, and April 13, 1984, for police work above the call of duty. Officer Conner is the "Audie Murphy" of the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis. I was not involved in an incident that occurred in the fall of 1976 at the Mansion House apartments in downtown St. Louis, however another officer I know was there. He told me how they had a man with a gun inside the Mansion House, he had the officers pinned down, and he was shooting at them. This officer, who told me the story, said how Jim Connor just “low crawled” past him, took a position, and when the man refused to surrender, Jim took aim and shot the subject. Then Jim just took out a cigarette and lit it. Like it was just another day at the office. Officer Conner retired from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on April 6, 1992. He had completed 21 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group and H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was first published in August 2025. For years the Irish Republican Brotherhood – the IRB – was remembered annually in a curious ceremony at Dublin's Mansion House when its self-styled president Billy McGuire conducted a ritual that involved turning a golden harp to reaffirm the sovereignty of Ireland.The existence of an IRB will come as a surprise to historians who consider that the secret-oath-bound society of the same name was disbanded more than 100 years ago.But in recent years, a new cohort has taken over the IRB name, turning it into a growing organisation steeped in the pseudo-legal language of the sovereign citizen movement, which believes citizens are not subject to State laws.This has caused officials in Dublin and nationally to become increasingly nervous about the group's intentions.The leaders of the modern IRB are in large part veterans of the Covid-19 anti-mask and anti-lockdown campaigns, along with property owners who turned to conspiracy theories after losing vast sums during the crash. Its leaders include a prominent Clare businessman, a teacher, a healthcare worker and a life coach.This version of the IRB has a shadow government, a nascent court system and a network of local government bodies. It has also adopted a new time zone, Irish Rising Time, which is 25 minutes slower and based on the time zone used in Dublin until the 1916 rising. It even claims control over Óglaigh na hÉireann.So is this fringe group like those harmless re-enactors who cosplay historical events or does it have the potential to go the way of some sovereign citizen groups in the US and Germany who have escalated their actions to include violence?Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent Conor Gallagher explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The path to LeBaronism began when the speaker gained a testimony of the Adam-God doctrine, then accepted principles like rebaptism, eventually leading to a testimony of the Law of Adoption and connection with the Church of the Firstborn. https://youtu.be/AYwLSTRuidE Don't miss our other conversations with Jacob: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jacob-vidrine Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved How LeBaron Group Practices Temple Work Without a Temple The quest for pure priesthood authority and the full restoration of doctrines—from Adam-God to the Law of Adoption—led one believer away from the mainstream LDS church and into the unique world of the Ross LeBaronites and the Church of the Firstborn. This journey highlights the fundamental difference between this fundamentalist group and larger organizations: their focus is on patriarchal authority and the function of ordinances, regardless of location. From Adam-God to Adoption: A Conversion Story The path into the Church of the Firstborn often begins with an intense intellectual and spiritual curiosity about early Mormon theology. For some, this journey began by stumbling upon controversial doctrines, such as the Adam-God doctrine, which posits that God himself established the human family on Earth by leaving celestial glory to deal with mortality. The search for deeper principles led to an online forum around 2014 where various fundamentalist voices converged. It was here that the writings and historical research of Fred Collier became especially influential. Collier was regarded as a key figure in the Church of the Firstborn, working alongside Ross LeBaron (the “religious innovator.”) While Ross established the “priesthood foundation”, Collier was the “systematizer”—sometimes referred to as a “Bruce R. McConkie of fundamentalism”—who used historical sources and revelations to articulate a coherent system, adding stability to LeBaron’s teachings. Collier's materials, often shared as pamphlets and essays, presented a highly developed priesthood cosmology. Ultimately, this research and theology, especially the doctrine of the Law of Adoption, led to joining Fred Collier's specific faction of the Church of the Firstborn. Patriarchal Priesthood Structure Unlike the LDS Church, the structure established by Ross LeBaron does not utilize the standard structure of Apostles. Ross acted as the prophet, and the leadership centered on patriarchs. Ross's major mission was to ordain these patriarchs and establish a patriarchal pattern. When a man was set apart, Ross conferred upon him “all the keys, rights, power, and authority of the patriarchal order of priesthood”. This authority was not meant solely for missionary work away from headquarters (like an apostle) but for building a family organization and a patriarchal order. This included the authority to have wives sealed in plural marriage and to adopt sons and families via the Law of Adoption. Ross ordained at least 40 patriarchs during his lifetime, and today, hundreds of people trace their patriarchal authority back to Ross LeBaron. Doing Temple Work in the Mountains One of the most unique aspects of the Church of the Firstborn today is its approach to temple ordinances in the absence of a dedicated temple structure. Historically, Ross LeBaronites—including Tom Green's and Fred Collier's groups—performed temple ordinances in homes that were temporarily dedicated for that purpose. This practice takes a cue from Nauvoo, where Joseph Smith performed ordinances in the Red Brick Store and the Mansion House before the Nauvoo Temple was completed. The fundamental idea is that the authority to perform the ordinance is paramount, not the specific physical structure. However, some groups now seek a dedicated, even if temporary, sacred space. The current approach involves setting up a temporary tabernacle in the mountains to perform the endowment ceremony and other temple ordinances. This method is favored over the home-based work, drawing inspiration from Brigham Young, who once gave endowments on Ensign Peak in 1849, citing comments that the poor could receive their endowments in the mountains. While performing ordinances way up in the mountains presents logistical challenges, such as lacking running water and electricity, adherents find that having this dedicated space allows for a “really spiritual powerful temple experience”. Learning from Cautionary Tales The movement is not without its difficulties. The fragmentation within the Church of the Firstborn, including the separation from Fred Collier's group in 2019-2020, often stemmed from serious issues related to sexual abuse. A major challenge within fundamentalism generally is a reluctance to report abuse to law enforcement, fueled by a defense mechanism mentality and distrust of a government perceived to be hostile toward their practice of polygamy. However, some families separate from these larger groups, seeing the importance of protecting their community and learning from “cautionary tales”—such as Ross's doctrinal errors in old age or the issues of abuse in Fred’s group—to create a safer continuation of the Church of the Firstborn. Don't miss our other conversations with Jacob: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jacob-vidrine Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

StormHarvester has been announced as the fastest growing technology company in this year's Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House in Dublin this evening. StormHarvester uses its advanced anomaly detection system to analyse data from thousands of sensors to help wastewater utilities predict and prevent issues like flooding and pollution. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, now in its 26th year, is one of Ireland's foremost technology award programmes. It is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a four-year period. Previous winners include Wayflyer and Swoop. Reacting to the win, Brian Moloney, founder and CEO of StormHarvester, said: "Achieving the top spot in Deloitte's Fast 50 ranking is a really special moment for all the team at StormHarvester. What started as an idea over ten years ago in Australia for a solution that would reduce the impact of flooding has grown into a proud Belfast-based business that is going from strength to strength. In the last year alone, our funding has enabled us to double our headcount, which will help us fuel our expansion further and create even more exciting opportunities in Ireland. "The Deloitte Fast 50 Awards recognition is a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate all that we have achieved and all that we plan to achieve in the years ahead." Cumulatively, the Deloitte 2025 Technology Fast 50 winners generated €1.76 billion in total annual revenues. The average growth rate of the companies was 442%. The 50 companies employ over 7,500 people and 12 of the ranked companies were first time winners. Announcing the winners of the programme, James Toomey, partner and Fast 50 lead, Deloitte Ireland said: "For 26 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards have been a benchmark for Ireland's most ambitious tech entrepreneurs. The combined €1.76 billion in revenues generated by these 50 indigenous companies is a powerful symbol of the exceptional talent and innovative thinkers we have in Ireland. Despite a challenging external environment, Fast 50 companies are still growing, which is a real signal of confidence. "A standout from this year's awards is that companies with Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded in their operations are seeing the biggest growth, but access to skilled employees who can prompt and deploy AI effectively will be crucial. "The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is a rigorous, data-driven ranking that provides a trusted measure of success and growth. Congratulations to all the companies that ranked; your grit, resilience and creativity are truly inspiring. I would like to extend a special congratulations to StormHarvester for securing the top spot in this year's rankings." In addition to announcing the ranking of the Fast 50 companies, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards included several award categories. Protex AI, which uses AI to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiencies, won the Rising Star Award in association with Enterprise Ireland, having demonstrated a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. Receiving the award, Dan Hobbs, co-founder and CEO of Protex AI, said: "Since founding Protex AI, our mission has been to enable organisations to use data-driven insights to drive safer workplaces and unlock meaningful operational efficiencies. The growth of our team and client base has made achievements like this possible, and we are thrilled to celebrate receiving the Deloitte Fast 50 Rising Star Award and to meet the incredible tech entrepreneurs in the rankings." The winners of the awards this year were: Award Winner Growing new technology in association with Google This award recognises a company that has created or introduced a new or innovative product or service to international markets, which helped grow their business over the last four years. Aerlytix Advocate for Women in Tech in association with NetSuit...

Klearcom, a global leader in AI-driven IVR and telecom testing, has ranked third in Deloitte's list of the fastest growing technology companies across the island of Ireland. The Waterford-based company, who recently secured an investment from London-based private equity firm, Synova, received its official listing at this year's Technology Fast 50 Awards. The event took place in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Technology Fast 50, running since 1999, is one of Ireland's most prestigious technology award programmes and celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship within the industry. At last year's ceremony, Klearcom received the Rising Star accolade in honour of their promising growth trajectory and future potential. This year represents a major milestone in the company's journey, driven by its expanding market share in the IVR sector and the establishment of its physical base within the US. Klearcom specialises in AI-powered contact centre testing solutions, identifying and resolving issues in telecoms infrastructure for multinational companies such as Pfizer, Google, and Mastercard. Building on this year's success, the company is embarking on ambitious expansion plans for 2026 and are actively recruiting across the entire organisation. This includes senior leadership roles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), Head of Engineering, as well as multiple roles across the sales department. Speaking about the company's official ranking, Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder, Klearcom, said: "Our ranking of third on the Technology Fast 50 list is a standout highlight to what has been an exceptional year for Klearcom. We want to take a moment to thank Deloitte for this honour and our entire team for being instrumental to our success. "Following our partnership with Synova, we are incredibly excited to deliver on our vision for 2026. As we continue to scale globally, we are eager to welcome new talent across the organisation and invite prospective candidates to join our rapidly growing team. "Fuelled by this year's achievements, we look forward to reinforcing our position as a market leader in this space and achieve even greater heights in 2026 and the years ahead." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The Chancellor wants more people to invest in shares, UK companies and infrastructure projects in a bid to boost growth in the economy. Rachel Reeves argued in her recent Mansion House speech that it would make people better off, but this kind of investment involves risk and is making some people nervous. We put those concerns to Treasury Minister Lucy Rigby.When is the best time to start a pension? Around 45,000 parents and grandparents seem to think saving should start when you're born. Figures from HMRC show nearly £80 million was invested in private pensions for children in 2022/23 that's up 15%. And the buyers of around 14 million cars who were deceived or misled about the commission paid to the dealer when they took out a car loan are set to receive an average payout of £700 for each deal. That estimate came from the Financial Conduct Authority this week when it set out details of a plan to compensate them, but it's less than the 'up-to-£950' it had suggested just a few months ago.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Catherine Lund Producers: Robert Cave, Craig Henderson Editor: Jess Quayle Senior News Editor: Justin Bones(First broadcast at 12pm on Saturday 11th October 2025)

Klearcom, a global leader in AI-driven IVR and telecom testing, has been announced by Deloitte as one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies across the island of Ireland. The Waterford-based company's ranking will be revealed at this year's Technology Fast 50 Awards, which will take place on 27 November in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. Running for 26 years, the Technology Fast 50 is one of Ireland's leading technology award programmes, recognising and celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in Ireland's indigenous technology sector. At last year's awards, Klearcom received the Rising Star accolade, which recognises a company with a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. As well as driving continued success in Ireland, Klearcom recently announced its first physical base in the US and the expansion of its team. This is part of its plan to further grow its share in the IVR market by identifying and resolving issues with customers' telecom system infrastructure. Speaking about the 2025 Technology Fast 50 listing, Liam Dunne, CEO, Klearcom, said: "We're incredibly proud to have made the list this year and to be seen as not only an innovator but disruptor in this space. It's a testament to the work and expertise of our team who deliver the fastest response and best customer service." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Downtown-based developer "New and Found" broke ground yesterday on a 195 million dollar project to bring "Mansion House" back to life. KMOX was there as CEO and Founder Steve Smith made the announcement/

Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the technology sector, has announced the 51 companies from 11 categories have been shortlisted as finalists for the Annual Technology Ireland Industry Awards 2025. The winners will be announced at the Technology Ireland Awards ceremony on 21 November in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. 2025 Technology Ireland awards The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of indigenous Irish-owned companies and multinationals and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the sector to society, underscoring its vital role in positioning Ireland as a trusted global partner and key player in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Technology Ireland, alongside platinum sponsors EY Ireland, gold sponsors Fidelity Investments, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, and silver sponsors FIT the Tech Talent Pipeline, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet extended their congratulations to the successful finalists. This year saw an unprecedented number of applications for the Tech 4 Good Product/Service award. In recognition of the remarkable quality and volume of entries that demonstrated a commitment to positive impact, the category has been divided. This allows for the acknowledgement of both tangible products and impactful services, creating two distinct awards: the Tech4Good - Product award and the Tech4Good - Service award. This separation celebrates the diverse ways Irish technology companies are driving meaningful change. Director of Technology Ireland, Una Fitzpatrick, said: "The outstanding achievements and relentless dedication of the Irish technology community are clearly reflected in this year's shortlist. We were especially impressed by the record number of entries for the Tech4Good award, a powerful testament to the sector's commitment to leveraging technology for social betterment. The awards aim to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and relentless dedication of the Irish technology community, and we wish all the finalist the very best of luck and look forward to seeing the winners announced in November. Marie Treacy, Partner at platinum sponsor EY Ireland, commented: "Ireland's tech sector continues to thrive, fuelled by exceptional talent and the collaborative spirit that defines our innovation ecosystem. EY Ireland is proud to support the Technology Ireland Industry Awards 2025 - a celebration of what's possible when innovation meets ambition, and of companies turning emerging technologies into real-world impact. We're especially pleased to sponsor the Digital Technology Company of the Year Award, recognising outstanding finalists who are driving progress, creating opportunity at scale, and leading the way in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. On behalf of EY Ireland, I extend our warmest congratulations to all of this year's nominees. Your achievements are shaping the future with confidence." The next stage of the awards will see the shortlisted entries present to 11 independent judging panels, composed of CEOs and founders of successful Irish technology companies, and leaders within the technology sector. The shortlisted candidates for the Annual Technology Ireland Industry Awards 2025 are: Digital Technology Company of the Year Each&Other Nutritics RentalMatics Spanish Point Technologies Stryve Emerging Company of the Year Aerlytix Brightbeam Coroflo Slick+ Spryt Outstanding Achievement in International Growth Aerlytix Brightbeam Protex AI RentalMatics Technology Innovation of the Year CalQRisk Chirp Enterpryze ERP FINEOS Corporation Ltd. Zinkworks AI Studio Digital Technology Services Project of the Year +AddJust Each&Other | Glenveagh Enterpryze ERP FINEOS Corporation Ltd. Food Village Project Customer First Tech 4 Good - Product Award Brightbeam - ALONE Chirp FINEOS Corporation Ltd. Mobility Mojo SureCert's SureScore Tech 4 Good - Service Award Ahlya Altra MapAlerter PayGap.ie The B!G Idea Tech 4 Good - Community A...

Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, summarises developments in the UK prospectus regime (POATRs) and related aspects following the UK Chancellor's Mansion House speech on 15th July.

Presented by Gail Conway, live from the Mansion House.

At a packed Oak Room in the Mansion House, a celebration of the life of the journalist Con Houlihan last Saturday brought the audience on a journey into the work and passions of one of Ireland's most beloved scribes. Born in Castle Island (two words, he insisted) in 1925, Con became the heart of the Evening Press newspaper on Dublin's Burgh Quay. His love for his native Kerry, sport, literature, the theatre, St Patrick's Athletic, the public houses of Dublin and more besides are all explored here. One of Ireland's great actors of the stage, Brendan Conroy reads march reports and other pieces from Con, while the journalist, writer and friend of Con, Roy Curtis, held the attention of the room throughout with his beautiful memories of a man who influenced him greatly. Recorded at the Dublin Festival of History.   Thanks to all Patreons of the podcast (www.patreon.com/threecastlesburning) The Dublin Pub is available (with free post and packaging) from independent bookshop TheBookshop.ie.

For years the Irish Republican Brotherhood – the IRB – was remembered annually in a curious ceremony at Dublin's Mansion House when its self-styled president Billy McGuire conducted a ritual that involved turning a golden harp to reaffirm the sovereignty of Ireland.The existence of an IRB will come as a surprise to historians who consider that the secret-oath-bound society of the same name was disbanded more than 100 years ago.But in recent years, a new cohort has taken over the IRB name, turning it into a growing organisation steeped in the pseudo-legal language of the sovereign citizen movement, which believes citizens are not subject to State laws.This has caused officials in Dublin and nationally to become increasingly nervous about the group's intentions.The leaders of the modern IRB are in large part veterans of the Covid-19 anti-mask and anti-lockdown campaigns, along with property owners who turned to conspiracy theories after losing vast sums during the crash. Its leaders include a prominent Clare businessman, a teacher, a healthcare worker and a life coach.This version of the IRB has a shadow government, a nascent court system and a network of local government bodies. It has also adopted a new time zone, Irish Rising Time, which is 25 minutes slower and based on the time zone used in Dublin until the 1916 rising. It even claims control over Óglaigh na hÉireann.So is this fringe group like those harmless re-enactors who cosplay historical events or does it have the potential to go the way of some sovereign citizen groups in the US and Germany who have escalated their actions to include violence?Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent Conor Gallagher explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a momentous day on Tuesday as the government and regulators announced major changes in the way investments will be sold. What's been proposed and what's the role of the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, in that?Inflation rose to 3.6%, this week the highest it has been since January 2024 - what's behind that?And two of the UK's leading end of life charities have told Money Box people given less than 12 months to live should not have to pay Council Tax before they die. The call from Marie Curie and Hospice UK comes just a few weeks after Manchester City Council became what's believed to be the first local authority in the UK to introduce such a scheme. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Jo Krasner Researcher: Eimear Devlin Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 19th July 2025)

Money Box can exclusively reveal there has been a sharp rise in the number of people applying to have water meters fitted to try to bring their bills down. The data has been shared with this programme by the Consumer Council for Water, the CCW, the which speaks for water consumers in England and Wales. It comes after record April price rises for water with average bills rising more than £120 to over £600 per year. Cash ISAs appear to have been reprieved - at least for now. Until Friday morning there was widespread speculation that the Chancellor might announce on Tuesday that the amount you could put into a cash ISA would be slashed from £20,000, perhaps to as little as £4000. The idea was that would fit in with government plans to encourage investment by nudging people with £20,000 to spare to use the rest of their tax free ISA allowance to invest in shares instead. However, Money Box understands that won't happen - certainly not on Tuesday when Rachel Reeves gives her annual Mansion House speech to the City of London. We'll look at what that might mean.And what does a major ruling on a divorce case in the Supreme Court mean for how wealth is split between couples in the future?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Eimear Devlin and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 12th July 2025)

Has the demise of London's leading financial services been "greatly exaggerated", and does the underlying evidence tell a very different story? In this interview, held at Mansion House in the historic City of London financial district, the Right Honourable Alastair King (696th Lord Mayor of the City of London) explains his view that the UK enjoys an unrivalled position, untouched by other European capitals.   He explains London and the wider UK “moat”, and why it exhibits persistency and resilience. Perhaps the most unexpected statistic is the significant growth in employment numbers in the City since Brexit. He discusses the importance of the Mansion House Reforms and the £75bn of investment by 2030, headed into private assets. He discusses why we must recognise that we need to take more risk, judiciously but emphatically (and this is directed at both public and private markets).  Lord Alastair then touches on the lessons we can learn from Canada and Australia and his current priorities. Finally, he explains why we need to get on planes/trains in order to trumpet the UK and drive new business opportunities.  The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.   Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube  

What does Trading212's AI think both Steves are missing from their portfolios? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show!It's been a volatile week in the stock market with a lot of big ups and downs. And the Steves have had differing results this time out.Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House speech this week and it caught Steve W's attention. In particular, the Leeds Reforms are looking to get the UK stock market moving.Overall, more people considering Stocks and Shares ISAs would seem to be a win-win-win. But there's a big question about what the education around this is going to look like…Ashtead Technology shares have fallen sharply and it's not hard to see why. A difficult market for subsea rental equipment has resulted in sales going backwards.The bottom line, though, is holding up well and there's a strong management team in place that's been there since the start. Is that enough to put the stock on Steve's buy list?Wise's latest trading update was a mixed bag, with revenues up 14% (adjusting for currency fluctuations). But the stock market didn't love it and the shares fell as a result.The growth was short of expectations and interest income grew faster than transaction revenues. But with where the company could be, the stock looks attractive to Steve W.Shares in ASML fell this week after the company failed to confirm growth for 2026. But the overall results were more than reasonable. A strong order book also indicates a good position for the medium term. Steve D owns the stock in his portfolio, but it's already a large position – is there scope to buy more?Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast!► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Fiscal.ai:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Fiscal.ai, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15% off your subscription with code below and unlock powerful tools to analyze stocks, discover hidden gems, and build income streams. Check them out at Fiscal.ai!https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve► Follow Us On Substack:https://playingftse.substack.com/► Support the show:Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse(All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!)There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show...► Timestamps:0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS10:21 MANSION HOUSE SPEECH28:50 ASHTEAD TECH40:38 WISE53:28 ASML► Show Notes:What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy► Wanna get in contact?Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

One of the gravest security lapses in UK history came to light this week after a judge lifted a superinjunction on a catastrophic data leak that could have affected 100,000 Afghans, as well as British spies and special forces members. Political Fix's Lucy Fisher, one of the journalists who broke the story, returns to the show to talk with host George Parker about how the FT uncovered the secret scheme, the superinjunction that was imposed on her, and the political fallout from the exposé. And the FT's Jim Pickard and Ashley Armstrong join to discuss the reaction to Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech, as well as Keir Starmer's suspension of more MPs. Follow George Parker on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Lucy Fisher @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher; Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social; Ashley Armstrong @aarmstrongsays.bsky.social What did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: UK set up secret Afghan immigration scheme after data leak and gagged media The British state's battle to contain the fallout from catastrophic Afghan data leak‘What reforms?' City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves' financial strategy Keir Starmer suspends four rebel Labour MPsSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. Presented by George Parker, and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa. Read a transcript of this podcast on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Laith Khalaf and Tom Selby dive into what's been moving in markets, from the FTSE hitting 9,000 [01:17] to Bitcoin hitting a record high [04:10]. We'll also be talking through the latest inflation figures to come out of the UK and US and what that might mean for interest rates [11:25]. The Chancellor has delivered her annual Mansion House speech to the city, and there were a lot of big changes announced. Laith and Tom discuss ISAs [14:52], boosting retail investing and changes to the banking and mortgage market [29:42]. Finally we have an interview with Lynda Shillaw, CEO of the property development company, the Harworth Group, about trends in the sector and Harworth's promotion to the FTSE 250 [34:20].

Last night, Rachel Reeves was the headline act at the Mansion House dinner. In her speech, she made the case that ‘Britain is open for business' and that we must ‘stay competitive in the global economy'. Critics would say it is hard to claim to be open for business while having also overseen a £25 billion national insurance tax raid that is now known to be costing thousands of jobs.She began by stressing that, despite what recent reporting might suggest, she is ‘okay' – the economic indicators, however, suggest that the economy is far from okay. Just this morning, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that inflation hit 3.6 per cent in the year to June – well above the 2 per cent target.On this special edition of Coffee House Shots, James Heale and Michael Simmons are joined by shadow chancellor Mel Stride, who offers his prescription for Britain's ailing economy. He outlines how he would have conducted the speech at Mansion House, how he will spend the recess with business leaders of all descriptions in 'listening mode', and why – when it comes to the big institutions such as the OBR, the Treasury and the Bank of England – he ‘isn't ruling anything out'.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

The "negative" narrative around savers investing money in stocks and shares must change. That's according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Sean Farrington reacts to her Mansion House speech. We also establish why Thames Water is "extremely stressed". And more on what impact the Government's new EV grant scheme will have on charging points.

Will ads promoting investing make more people take the risk? Is removing the ring fencing of retail and investment banking a good thing? How did the credit crunch affect our animal spirits? Following the chancellor's Mansion House speech to the City, Robert and Steph discuss the pros and cons. We appreciate your feedback on The Rest Is Money to help make the podcast and our partnerships better: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://opinion-v2.askattest.com/app/41f5060f-0f52-45bc-bf86-bf3c9793618e?language=ENG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monzo.com/therestismoney⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Stepek is on holiday YET AGAIN. So on this week's market roundup, Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam, who is part of the team that runs the UK Markets Today blog, joins Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb. They discuss UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 3.6%, its highest level since January 2024, and why it's a headache for BOE Governor Andrew Bailey. Plus, a debrief on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech, the debate around Cash ISAs, and Bitcoin's surge in price thanks to "Crypto Week" in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives her Mansion House speech and calls on regulators to strip back red tape in order to boost growth. In the U.S., the June inflation print comes in slightly higher as tariffs begin to affect the core CPI number with President Trump continuing to slam the Federal Reserve's measures. In France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou infuriates Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party after proposing a €44bn tax rise package as well as slashing two public holidays from the calendar to encourage economic activity. In autos news, disappointing European demand and Chinese competition prompts Renault to cut its full-year guidance. The company has also installed finance chief Duncan Minto as interim CEO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now details of the enormous accidental data breach by a British soldier that put thousands of Afghans' lives at risk can be discussed publicly – Sam and Anne try to address some of the biggest questions on this episode. They include: Why did the government break the glass on using a superinjunction? Has anyone been sacked? Why did the Labour government keep the superinjunction in place for so long?  There's still a bit of time to go over Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech. Did it reassure financiers and investors? 

The EU proposes to shift its budget to send billions to eastern European countries, and bitcoin hits a record high as US lawmakers are about to vote on cryptocurrency laws. Plus, chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to talk about the UK's vision for the financial services sector, and Nissan's hybrid technology launch in the US. Mentioned in this podcast:EU budget shake-up to shift billions to eastern states Bitcoin hits $120,000 milestone as US Congress readies for ‘crypto week' Rachel Reeves to hail fiscal ‘stability' and City risk-taking in Mansion House speech‘E-power': the hybrid tech Nissan is counting on to conquer the USToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan-Smith has described a leak by the Ministry of Defence - which made public the personal data of thousands of Afghans who worked with British Forces - as "a complete screw up". We also speak to an Afghan man, now in the UK, whose name was on the leaked list. Also: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Mansion House speech; and the two men who cut down the Sycamore Gap tree are sentenced.

With the Chancellor set to make a keynote speech to the City at Mansion House - are her fiscal rules as iron clad as we thought?  Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy explore what options are on the table for Rachel Reeves to fill the large black hole in the public finances.  Across the pond, Donald Trump says he “likes” Keir Starmer, even though “he's a liberal” - as he puts pressure on Vladimir Putin to sign a ceasefire agreement.  Plus, the government pushes a new scheme to promote the purchase of electric cars, but it will make a difference? 

Tomorrow Rachel Reeves will deliver her big speech in the City. The annual Mansion House address is a chance for the Chancellor to set out her vision for the British economy. But amid a gloomy set of economic indicators (including two consecutive monthly GDP contractions) it is difficult to see what good news she can offer.Westminster would be alive with speculation about what she might announce – initially, there was talk of reforms to cash ISAs; now, attention has turned to the prospect of Reeves promising a ‘new Big Bang' by slashing regulation on financial services – however everyone is busy trying to work out who are the ‘working people' the Labour government has pledged not to raise taxes for?Are they – as Heida Alexander argued over the weekend – ‘people on modest incomes'? Or, as Darren Jones suggested today, ‘anyone that gets a payslip, basically'? That is quite a difference in definition – so who exactly is a ‘working person'?James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Michael Simmons.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

It occurred to me that I've never posted a recording from Mansion House as a Soul Shack mix, so I figured with me playing there this Saturday for The Grape & Wine Festival (old, but I am there this Friday for Canada Day weekend), why not post my mix from when I was there in August. Most of the time I get to play inside (instead of the patio) which gives me the freedom musically to play like this mix (as opposed to the patio, where I would need to play more mainstream party bangers for the college crowd). So check it out, hope you enjoy, and if you're in Niagara, come see me this Friday June 27th for Canada Day! (and if you're anywhere in Niagara, Hamilton or The GTA and need a dj for a wedding, birthday or summer party, give me a call!)Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id306968245Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_j_meBookings & Merch: jamiewichartz @ yahoo.ca

A company who has created an AI patient care system that can eliminate inefficiencies in patient appointments has taken the top prize at the National Enterprise Awards. SPRYT is a virtual assistant that can liaise directly with patients on appointments via simple SMS communications to ensure appointment completion and can effectively reallocate appointments in real-time to eliminate no shows and doctor and consultant wastage. The company was set up by Neill Dunwoody and Daragh Donohoe in 2022, supported by Local Enterprise Office Monaghan, and pilots of the company's ASA tool with the NHS have seen a 160% increase in appointment conversion rates. They have also seen a 260% increase in patient engagement using this tool, while removing 80-90% of the administration around appointments. The Awards, which are an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate the best small businesses in Ireland, were held at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin in what is their 25th year. Alan Dillon,T.D., Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail ,announced this year's winners in front of representatives from the Local Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities and small businesses from across the country at the event. Announcing the award winners at the Mansion House Minister Dillon said, "The National Enterprise Awards are a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and ambition that define Ireland's business community. Each year, the calibre of finalists continues to rise, reflecting the extraordinary talent and determination of entrepreneurs across the country. These businesses are not only creating jobs - they are shaping the future of our local economies and communities. "Tonight's winners represent the very best of what Irish enterprise has to offer, and we remain committed to supporting them as they grow, compete, and thrive on both a national and global stage. These businesses are at the core of every town, village and community and are vital to our economy. We will ensure businesses continue to get the support they need to grow, prosper, and remain competitive," Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, said; "The National Enterprise Awards are a celebration of the very best of what Irish enterprise has to offer. It highlights those companies who are primed to take those next steps and scale up into international markets and it also highlights excellence in key areas of business development such as digitalisation, sustainability and exporting. "We will no doubt see the winners here go on to do great things over the coming years but for every business that has made it to this point, it is validation that they have created an outstanding business. Entrepreneurship is the road less taken but we have to encourage more people to take that leap, and show them the benefits it can bring. "We have some amazing people across the country and many have started businesses that are taking on the world. Look at some of our previous winners like Pestle & Mortar, Bevcraft and Advanced Cosmetics. As the Local Enterprise Offices we will continue to encourage and support great ideas and new businesses because we have the entrepreneurs to make amazing global companies." There were several other category winners announced on the night. Innovation Award The winner of the Innovation Award was MoneySherpa, supported by Local Enterprise Office Louth. Moneysherpa provide a complete home buying service including mortgages, surveys, and conveyancing in one place and also provide software to the property industry to integrate the home buying journey. Best Export Award The winner of the Best Export Award was Seabound Engineering, supported by Local Enterprise Office Donegal. Seabound Engineering is Ireland's only SCMS-certified aluminium shipyard, specialising in custom-built vessels for the aquaculture, inshore and offshore fishing, and marine sectors, including Ireland's largest aluminium ...

Eithne Dodd reports from the Irish Green Building Council conference at the Mansion House.

The Chancellor is giving her first Mansion House address tonight, and she will be majoring on pensions, suggesting that public sector pension funds need to be expanded. But is this the road to growth? James Heale talks to Katy Balls and Kate Andrews. Produced by Cindy Yu.