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.

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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.

Rory McGowan sits down with Zoe Mason and Gemma Kay from the University of Wolverhampton, to advise students on what they can do when they recieve their results, how to navigate clearing and how to choose a course if the grades you get aren't exactly the ones you expected.

There is also advice here for parents, who are eager to help their children through this stressful process.