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Rory McGowan catches up with Helen Claydon from Simpler Law, about data from their firm showing that the number of young people getting their wills written has gone up by 300% this year. They talk about why this could be, what they're looking for and why a generation with less assets than their parents are eager to prepare for the worst.

Rory McGowan talks to Professor Raj Srirajaskanthan from King's College London about Selective Internal Radiation Therapy, or SIRT. It's a kind of Liver cancer treatment that used to be available via the NHS, but has since been taken off after the pandemic. Now, eager to help more people get the care that they need, Professor Raj talks to Rory about how big a deal this is, his trip to Parliament to talk about it and why the NHS needs to fund this NICE-approved treatment.

Rory McGowan talks to Rob Thomson, the Head of Tax and Planning at Affinia to talk about the struggles some businesses are having to make tax digital. November is the next tax submission deadline for many small businesses, which required to submit quarterly digital tax reports starting April 2027. Rob brings expertise and research on the topic, highlighting what the common barriers are to making the switch to digital tax software.

Rory McGowan sits down with Louise Heelan - A Registered General Nurse from Ontex who is an expert on Bladder and Bowel health to talk about why it's the most taboo subject to talk about with others, and what to look out for if you're considering going to a doctor about it.

Rory McGowan sits down with Laurence Chard, somebody who's spent over 60 years in the gold bullion business, about the lack of people investing and gives some examples of how gold has kept its value over time. This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not provide investment advice. Investments in physical bullion products are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and past performance is not indicative of future results.

Rory McGowan sits down with James Bailey, a BSL Interpreter from Convo UK with over 25 years of experience, to talk about how businesses can do better when it comes to supporting people who are deaf, and how businesses can adapt to be more inclusive.

Daniel Clewlow sits down with Matt Wilde from SWIG Finance to discuss the common obstacles faced by start-ups and small businesses, the importance of understanding your business' story and how responsible lending can support growth beyond traditional banking options.

Rory McGowan sits down with Ben Whately, the entrepreneur and CEO of Astron Health, about a partnership his company Astron Health has launched with the NHS to give NHS oncologists access to more second opinions that are fuelled by brand new data about a patient's cancer.

Rory McGowan speaks to the CEO and Chief Guest Experience Officer at Riveria Travel, to talk about the new technology that they're developing to predict river levels almost a week in advance. As their industry struggles with the worst heatwaves ever seen in Europe, the innovation they're undertaking will help to keep customers on river cruises informed and reduce uncertainty.

Rory McGowan sits down with Emma White, the lead Nutritionist at Nutracheck, to talk about some new research they've commissioned into how working mums feel like they have to prioritise their children's physical health over their own. With some mums eating the scraps off their children's plates, Emma talks about easy meals that Mums can cook, as well as how to get the balance between work and health right.

Rory McGowan catches up with Eddie Hooker, the CEO of mydesposits, to talk about how the Renters Rights Act's most basic terms are still not being followed, four months after its introduction. Knowing your rights under this act is vital at this time of year, because August is the most popular time for moving house. For those tenants now settling into their new place, how many know what the new rules are?

Rory McGowan sits down with Doug Glenwright from Fred Olson Cruise Lines about some new research they've published regarding a change in mindset among British travellers - how people are spending money now, rather than saving it for a bigger holiday later. They also talk about how the over-55s are choosing to travel, taking a leap once they don't have children to worry about.

Rory McGowan talks to Stuart O'Reilly, a Wealth Expert from The Royal Mint, about how the gold market is changing and how they've seen people who are choosing to invest in gold change their habits. This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not provide investment advice. Investments in physical bullion products are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are not covered by the Financial ServicesCompensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Rory McGowan sits down with Victoria Copeland from the Money and Pensions Service to talk about their newest survey of around 10,000 UK adults about their experience with the cost of living. As you may expect, the statistics are bleak, but Victoria tells us there is some optimism in the data, and gives advice as to what resources are out there for people who are struggling.

Rory McGowan talks to Jonathan Bourne, the CEO of Damar Training who work with over 650 different UK employers to provide apprenticeship placements in different sectors. Jonathan talks about his 20 years of introducing more and more apprenticeship opportunities for young people, and gives advice for both students and employers about how to make the most of the opportunities that apprenticeships provide.