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UK rates are likely to rise. If you’ve got spare cash should you save or overpay a mortgage? If you do overpay for the big savings ensure it reduces what you owe, not lengthen the term. Far more in 'What’s happening to interest rates? Mortgages, savings & more’ Martin Lewis pod.
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🚨It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Autumn 🍁 🎶 What are your favourite hits that have a connection to autumn? Let's hear 'em! 👇
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Two kids under two 👶 👶 No spare time ❌ And according to @joeldommett, one of these parenting jumps is WAY harder: 0 → 1 or 1 → 2? 🤔 Listen to Patrick Kielty on BBC Sounds🎧
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🚨It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Fast and slow! Which songs come to mind when you think of fast and slow? 🎶 Let's hear 'em! 👇
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On Today's 'In My Opinion': “The expansion of Heathrow will bring in tens of thousands of new jobs.” Andrew Dakers, Chief Executive of West London Business, says that building the third Heathrow runway will help grow the economy and says that Heathrow airport “has a track record” for being serious about tackling climate change. He says that “maximising sustainable fuel use”, “bringing in electric flight”, and “the use of Hydrogen fuel” can help minimise emissions. What do you think?
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The actress Sydney Sweeney has been criticised for starring in a sports betting ad, naked except for strategically positioned sports equipment. GB'S Amy Hunt after running a season's best in the 200m said "Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like: hard work, blood, sweat, tears.” Australia's four-time Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus said: "Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is." Nicky Campbell asks: What do women in sport look like?
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🚨It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Conflicts and Resolutions 🎶 What are your favourite hits about conflicts and resolutions? Let's hear 'em! 👇
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‘We sat there for 43 minutes and nothing was achieved’ Matt Chorley took comedy creator, writer, and podcaster Cody Dahler to PMQs - and he wasn't impressed with what he saw... Listen to Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions on BBC Sounds.
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Campbell Hatton, son of the late Ricky Hatton, says talking about mental health should be "as common as going getting your hair cut".
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Ahead of the first anniversary of the death of his dad, Ricky Hatton, Campbell Hatton speaks about his grieving process.
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🚨It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Reunions 🎶 What are your favourite hits about reunions? Let's hear 'em! 👇
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🚨It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Screen and Stage musicals 🎶 What are your favourite hits from stage and screen musicals?
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Energy prices for millions of households are set to rise to the highest level for three years. Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% from 1st October, driven by higher wholesale gas prices. @MartinSLewis urges people to look at the rates they are paying today to try and save on their bills. For more information, listen to the latest episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.
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Hull player Matt Crooks shared with 5 Live's Gordon and Rachel that he is a United fan and, despite beating them, his family's loyalties lie with United. ⚽️ #mufc #hull
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🚨 It's Mixtape time! This week’s theme: Exams! 🎶 What are the best songs about exams? Let's hear 'em! 👇
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The Isles of Scilly have been named the friendliest place in England, with Barking and Dagenham in east London the least friendly. The ranking is based on government data about things like how often you talk to your neighbours or feel pride in your area. South Hams in South Devon, West Devon, Derbyshire Dales and Richmond upon Thames were also amongst the friendliest areas. Rima Ahmed asks: How friendly is your town?
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Ewan McGregor has been speaking about the anger his grown-up daughter felt when he split with his wife in 2017. He says "Clara was very hurt…she was very open with me, very vocal with me, and expressed her anger very well." Rima Ahmed asks: What happens when your parents split up...but you're an adult?
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