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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

02/02/2020

with Connie McLaughlin

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Will a cut in energy bills make a difference to your business?

Also in the programme we speak to the record-breaking Edinburgh cyclist Mark Beaumont about his next big challenge. And is food really more delicious when you eat with your hands?

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We find out this morning what the UK government plans to do to help businesses with their energy bills.  We know household energy bills are to be capped at £2,500 annually until 2024, but businesses so far don't have the protection of price caps.  Businesses could have their energy bills cut by a third under government support – how much will that help? And are you doing more to support your local business.

CONNIE ASKS – Will a cut in energy bills make a difference to your business? 
 

MARK BEAUMONT
We speak to the record-breaking Edinburgh cyclist who has his sights set on a new mission. This weekend he’s aiming to complete a challenging 500 mile circuit of northern Scotland in under 29 hours.

EATING WITH YOUR HANDS
Is food really more delicious when you eat with your hands? When are knives and forks the right tools for the job  – and when should you dive in with your digits? More restaurants are offering finger food. We learn more about the cultural significance of eating with your hands and ask  whether it can make food taste more delicious

MATERNITY CLOTHING
What’s the reality of maternity clothes shopping for expectant mums? Many pregnant women say they struggle to find clothes that make them feel and look good.
How easy is it to find the right fit, clothes that feel good to wear and catering for a changing body.  We’ve some expert advice.

COVID Q&A
Dr Chris Smith  takes your questions on Covid and the latest on the situation in Scotland. The World Health Organisation has said the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is "in sight”, yet, here in Scotland, cases have risen for the second week in a row – so where do we stand? 

PANIC ATTACKS
From Lewis Capaldi to Coronation Street’s Jamie Kenna, stars are opening up about suffering panic attacks but what is the reality of living with them and how easily identifiable are they?

SLEEP
What’s more important – quality of sleep or quantity?

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