Best David Marlowe Podcasts (2025)

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What do the May 2025 local election results mean for English devolution? 10:59

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike unpack the economic development and placemaking implications of the May 2025 local government elections in England. These saw the Reform Party gain two Combined Authority Mayors and control of several councils. They explore what this shift means for local growth, devolution, and regional collaboration. …

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Ep 81 - Who Will Get My Money When I Die? with Stuart Ritchie 1:11:08

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In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Stuart Ritchie, chartered tax advisor, estate planning expert, and author of Who Will Get My Money When I Die, to explore one of the most emotional and misunderstood aspects of later-life financial planning: inheritance tax. This episode isn’t about doom and gloom, it’s about taking control. Whether…

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Anthony Peake - The End of Time (Pt. 2 of 2: Holographic Diffusion) - PRE-RELEASE 1:43:53

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Exploring further the science, philosophy, and mystery of time - including time travel. This is a pre-release of S10 E05 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 18 January 2024 Series: Exploring Esoteric Philosophy

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Power cuts and cyber attacks - economic development in the age of perma-crisis 10:52

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike explore how local leadership teams can build resilience into economic development and place-making strategies in an age of perma- crisis. Reflecting on recent power outages and cyber attacks, extreme weather and infrastructure shocks, they discuss how places can prepare for the unexpected. Drawing on le…

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Can Innovation Districts and Knowledge Quarters deliver genuinely inclusive growth? 45:33

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David and Mike are joined by Emma Frost, Chair of the UK Innovation Districts Group, to explore how innovation districts can drive inclusive growth. They discuss the essential ingredients of successful districts, how to manage the risks of exclusion and gentrification, and why collaborative leadership and long-term thinking can unlock their full po…

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What can local leaders do when faced with a major site closure like British Steel? 10:45

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What can local leaders do when faced with the closure of a major employment site like British Steel in Scunthorpe that the UK government stepped in to save? When thousands of jobs are at stake is there a rulebook to follow or is politics all?

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Ep 80 - The 10 Commandments of Retirement with Fritz Gilbert 1:04:03

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What really matters in retirement? After the spreadsheets are done, the portfolio’s in place, and the paycheque has stopped, what's left? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Fritz Gilbert, author of Keys to a Successful Retirement and founder of The Retirement Manifesto, to explore the non-financial side of life after wo…

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Trump, tariffs, and local economic development 10:33

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What does an aggressively protectionist US trade policy mean for local economies in the States and further afield? Can it re-industrialise Appalachia, or is it doomed to fail?

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Ep 79 - What Will I Do All Day? with Patrice Jenkins 1:04:48

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In this uplifting and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Patrice Jenkins, author of What Will I Do All Day?, to explore the real heart of retirement beyond financial plans. Together, we dig into why retirement is not simply about staying busy, but about rediscovering meaning, purpose, identity, and joy. Patrice shares insights from her deca…

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Transforming place-based growth with Mayoral Combined Authorities: insights from NECA CEO Henry Kippin 44:57

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In this episode, David and Mike explore the transformative potential of Mayoral Combined Authorities in England for economic development and public services. They are joined by Henry Kippin, Chief Executive of the North East Combined Authority and one of the few professionals in the sector to have occupied senior positions in three MCAs . Through t…

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St Helena Airport: South Atlantic lessons for the UK's local economies 11:31

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike unpack the implications of the recent NAO report on St Helena's Airport for local economic development and devolution in the UK. They explore the lessons that can be dawn from the airport's business case and its proposed contribution to the island's financial self-sufficiency. Join them as they ask: how…

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David Lawrence - The Case for Free Will (Against the Absurdity of Determinism) - PRE-RELEASE 2:39:48

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Debunking the absurd anti-human ideas of Sam Harris and the likes, through philosophy, science, and common sense. This is a pre-release of S08 E12 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 14 October 2022 Series: The Crisis of Academia…

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Does the UK's Plan for Neighbourhoods mark a change in policy direction or repackage the status quo? 8:44

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike unpack the UK Government's newly announced Plan for Neighbourhoods. They explore whether this initiative represents a genuine step change for local economic development or if it's merely a repackaging of the previous government's approach. They ask: how can we learn from past experience to maximise the …

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The Four Phases of Retirement with Dr. Riley Moynes 52:58

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Summary In this powerful and insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Riley Moynes, author, speaker, and creator of the viral TED Talk on "The Four Phases of Retirement," which has amassed nearly 5 million views. Together, we unpack why retirement is far more of a human problem than a financial one, and why so many retirees struggle despite having "…

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How to be an effective place champion: lessons in tech-led economic development from Cambridge Ahead 43:02

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David and Mike explore Cambridge's tech-led economic development, its role as a global tech hub, and the challenges and opportunities of being a focus of national growth plans. Joined by Dan Thorp, CEO of Cambridge Ahead, they discuss lessons for other city regions and how non-governmental place champions like CA can effectively promote their succe…

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The Ikigai Way: How to Uncover Your Purpose with David Marlow 59:50

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Episode Summary In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, I sit down with David Marlow, veteran leader, coach, and author of The Ikigai Way to explore how the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai can powerfully guide us into a more fulfilling and purposeful retirement. From personal stories of career transitions to uncovering identity after work, Davi…

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How will a surge in defence spending affect local economic development in the UK? 12:17

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike explore the implications of the UK Government's announcement that defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a longer-term goal of 3%. Which regions will benefit most? And how should local economic development leaders and professionals respond to the resulting opportunities and challeng…

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Dr. Ros Barber - Shakespeare Unmasked (Act III: The Case for Marlowe) - PRE-RELEASE 2:49:10

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We dig deeper into the Shakespeare authorship question and this time highlight it from the Marlovian angle. This is a pre-release of S10 E07 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 6 February 2024 Series: From Solomon's Temple to Arcadia…

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The Retirement Mindset Shift with Lindsay Troxell 1:07:54

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Episode Summary Retirement isn’t just a financial transition, it’s a psychological and emotional one, too. In this episode of Humans vs. Retirement, I sit down with Lindsay Troxell, a coach and life planner who has been at the forefront of shifting the financial industry’s focus toward a more human-first approach. Lindsay shares powerful insights o…

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Behaving Your Way to a Better Retirement with Greg Davies 1:04:33

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This is episode 75! And I’m thrilled to introduce my guest today. He is a true pioneer in the field of behavioural finance, Dr. Greg Davies. Greg is the Head of Behavioural Finance at Oxford Risk and has spent his career shaping how we understand investor psychology, financial decision-making, and the emotional complexities that come with managing …

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Putting the ‘local’ in local government 46:24

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David and Mike speak are joined by Ian Fytche, long-serving former CEO of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire. They ask: will the current approach to local government reform take the ‘local’ out of local authorities in England? And how is placemaking impacted by scale and does it demand different types of leadership?…

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Should your Local Growth Plan include an AI Growth Zone? 11:13

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What is an AI Growth Zone in the UK? Should your area be making plans for one? And what does this latest flavour of economic zone say about the future of zonal policies and designations in Britain? Join David and Mike as they unpack the issues.

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How to Build Retirement Intelligence with Bob Laura 1:02:53

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Bob is a pioneer in the psychology and social science of retirement. He is a five-time best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist and recognized presenter at retirement conferences across the US. He is the founder of the Retirement Coaches Association, Certified Professional Retirement Coach Designation and Retirement Intelligence Assessm…

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Alex Tsakiris - Truth Quest (Pt. 2 of 2: The Mind of God) - PRE-RELEASE 1:48:53

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This second part is more philosophical than historical, but Al explores the historical Jesus in his post commentary and makes an offer to the website subscribers... This is a pre-release of S09 E17 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 27 September 2023 Series: Explorin…

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How can local government balance economic growth and environmental goals? 8:44

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With its recent announcements of support for environmentally contentious projects like building a third runway at Heathrow Airport, has the UK Government struck the right balance between its economic growth and environmental priorities? And how can we manage any economic and environmental tensions and trade offs locally? In this short Espresso Shot…

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The Scarcity Trap: How to Shift to a Prosperity Mindset in Retirement with Leisa Peterson 1:00:23

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Today I welcome Leisa Peterson to the show, Leisa is the author of The Mindful Millionaire in which she writes brilliantly about overcoming scarcity, experiencing true prosperity and creating the life you really want. Leisa is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true value and creating grea…

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Decoding Rachel Reeves growth plan for local economic development in the UK 9:52

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In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike delve into the implications of Rachel Reeves' January 2025 growth plan for local economic development and regional disparities across the UK. They explore whether the measures announced will shift priorities for sub-national growth strategies and discuss the potential impacts on local decision-makers an…

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How to empower local communities through inclusive innovation and participatory democracy? 43:41

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How can local communities actively participate in and share the benefits of major government reforms and changes? Join David and Mike as they explore the pathways to inclusive innovation and participatory democracy with Kersten England, a champion of community empowerment. In this episode, they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of ens…

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Philippa Faulks Lee - Cagliostro: Enigma & Martyr - PRE-RELEASE 3:03:35

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This is a pre-release of S07-E10 only to the podcast platforms. All episode notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 20 March 2021 Series: Profiling

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Lessons & Insights From a REAL Retirement Journey with Julian Hince 1:03:04

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Summary Welcome to a very special episode 72 of The Humans vs Retirement Podcast… Why is it special I hear you say… Well, its special because it’s a real retirement story and journey as I have a conversation with my wonderful client Julian Hince. Whilst I love bringing expert opinions to you I think nothing hits home and resonates more than a real …

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What's going wrong with the UK's economic and labour market statistics? 9:53

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In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike reflect on the growing chorus of high-profile criticism of the quality of UK official statistics and what this might mean for local economic development. They ask - what are the issues, and what are the consequences of this data crisis? How should sector professionals and local leadership teams respond?…

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How to Make Better Choices in Retirement with Richard Shotton 1:02:06

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Summary In this episode I get to chat with author and behavioural scientist, Richard Shotton. Richard specialises in how humans make choices and has written 2 excellent books on this subject, the choice factory and the illusion of choice. He further specialises on applying findings from psychology and behavioural science to how businesses market th…

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What next for fiscal devolution in the UK? 9:42

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In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike consider the absence of hard commitments to fiscal devolution in the UK Government's Devolution White Paper. Was the government right to exclude this? How long can local revenue raising remain off the table for England, with new tourist levies in the Pipeline for Scotland and Wales? What options are avai…

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Dr. Joseph Farrell - The Hess Mess Enigma (Pt. 2 of 2: Double Trouble) 1:24:47

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This is a pre-release of S04-E12 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 9 July 2018 Series: Timeline of a Breakaway Civilization

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Is bigger always better for local government reorganisations? 10:33

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In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the parameters of the upcoming local government reorganisation set out by the UK Government in its Devolution White Paper. They ask: does a target size for English Unitary Authorities of 500k+ make any sense in economic development or placemaking terms? And how can local economic development and …

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The Rich Life Mindset with Susan Latremoille 53:21

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Summary In this episode of The Humans vs Retirement Podcast is get to chat with Susan Latremoille Susan is a certified Retirement Coach (CPRC) and the author of The RichLife – Managing Wealth and Purpose, It’s Not Just about the Money – The Whole Life Approach to Wealth Management, and co-author – Thriving Throughout Your Retirement Transition. Sus…

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Finding Purpose in Retirement with Jordan Grumet 56:41

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Summary I had the privilege to sit down with Jordan Grumet, author of the brilliant new book The Purpose Code and host of The Earn & Invest Podcast. In this conversation, Jordan shares his journey from being a physician to discovering the importance of purpose in life, particularly in retirement. He discusses the paradox of purpose, the difference …

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Hopes and fears for UK local economic development in 2025 14:21

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Mike and David take to the LEDC crystal ball again as a new year beckons. What will be the key challenges and opportunities at the forefront of UK local economic development and placemaking in 2025? Could it be a year of bold progress for devolution? Will new strategic plans stick, and even if they do, how far can planning reform on its own fix bro…

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Dr. Michael Paul Masters - Humans from the Future - PRE-RELEASE 2:46:15

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This is a pre-release of S10-E15 only to the podcast platforms. All show notes will appear when it is officially out on the video platforms. Recorded: 14 May 2024 Series: Timeline of a Breakaway Civilization

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Reflecting on 2024 and My 5 Big Takeaways! 8:05

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Welcome to a special end of 2024 solo episode of the Humans vs. Retirement podcast! This year there has been 40 episodes of the podcast released and I’m touching on 90,000 downloads, which blows my mind! I have been so lucky to have conversations with amazing guests and the feedback has been so humbling to hear. So, I want to take a moment to thank…

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Creating ‘healthy’ local economies and communities 45:18

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David and Mike are joined by Richard Stubbs, CEO of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber. They explore how health and economic agendas are co-dependent in creating healthy and prosperous local communities.

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Will the Get Britain Working White Paper get your place working? 11:13

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Mike and David give the local economic development and placemaking perspective on the UK Government's GetBritain Working White Paper (GBWWP). What is its major significance for local and regional leadership teams? What does it mean for those working on England's Local Growth Plans?

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How to Retire with Christine Benz 1:01:12

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Summary In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show Christine Benz as we delve into her best selling book How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Succesful, And Wealthy Retirement. When Christine was a guest on the podcast in ep 36 back in March of this year, her book had not yet been released but we did get a sneak peek into what she …

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Facing the storm: Jack Shaw on England's Local Authority financial crisis 45:25

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Join David and Mike as they dive into England's local authority financial crisis with leading expert Jack Shaw. Hear about the new insights from recent research and the glimmers of hope for reform and recovery. Tune in for a must-listen discussion on the future of local governance and financial resilience. Read Jack's recent paper with Professor An…

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The Soul of Wealth with Dr Daniel Crosby 57:22

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Summary In this episode, Dr Daniel Crosby returns to discuss his new book The Soul of Wealth and the concept of soulful wealth, particularly in the context of retirement. He emphasises that money should serve individuals rather than control them, and highlights the importance of relationships and personal growth in achieving happiness. Our conversa…

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Should Mayoral Combined Authorities run public services? 10:00

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David and Mike review proposals to extend MCA powers and responsibilities, as set out in the Public Services Reform and Devolution report by Sam Freedman and Labour Together.

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How Our Nervous Systems Impacts Our Retirement with Sheridan Ruth 55:32

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Summary In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, Sheridan shares her inspirational journey through trauma and healing, emphasising the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in our experiences. Our conversation explores the challenges of modern retirement, likening it to a form of grief, and highlights the need for intent…

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Making the UK's Industrial Strategy work for places 10:18

7M ago10:18

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In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the Green Paper consultation for the UK's new Industrial Strategy. What is it proposing, and how does this relate to what has gone before? How should local leaders respond?

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Beyond Your Career with Victoria Barker 56:38

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Summary In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, I get to have a great conversation with Victoria Barker, co-founder of Beyond Your Career. Beyond Your Career is a programme led by a skilled team of expert coaches, psychologists and neuropsychologists to help ensure a smooth psychological transition from a demanding career, which includ…

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What did Autumn Budget 2024 do for local economic development in the UK? 11:20

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In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike dissect the 2024 Autumn Budget Statement. Find out what it all means for economic development, devolution, and placemaking in the UK.