OffTheCuth

por Fiona Cuthbertson

Temporada 9

Special Announcement Episode: The High Price of Retail Crime. Live on Youtube @ 11am on 28th Jan

https://www.youtube.com/live/BRrI79iStXU Retail crime steals more than products—it steals trust, safety, and value by turning everyday shopping into a higher-cost, higher-risk experience for everyone. Incidents of retail theft have now reached an all-time high of over 20 million, and there are over 400 incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff per day. And it is not a victimless crime. It cost retailers £2.2 billion and is reported to be one of the biggest threats to retail businesses. And for customers it increases prices and reduces store accessibility. At the forefront of the national response Supt Lisa Maslen from the City of London Police and her focus will be the new Tackling Retail Crime Together strategy following its launch in July 2025. In this in-depth interview, Supt. Maslen will draw on her decades of frontline and strategic policing experience to discuss his career journey, the evolving nature of business crime, recent legislative changes like the Crime and Policing Bill, and what more needs to be done to protect retailers and disrupt criminal networks.

T9 · E1

21 ene 2026

2:59

Temporada 8

From Poll To Spin and the BBC question: Interview with Andrew Hawkins, Top UK Pollster

Listen to Andrew Hawkins explain how crucial it is that polling remains balanced and reporting stays impartial — because once trusted sources like the BBC undermine that balance, public confidence in the entire process begins to collapse.

T8 · E6

13 nov 2025

20:45

The Importance of Literacy in Reducing Deprivation - Neil Godfrey, Leader in Literacy at Hartlepool Community Hubs

Another subject specific episode. OffTheCuth talks to the second best teacher in the UK (according to TES) talking about the need for literacy and how he is ensuring that those in Hartlepool, an area of high levels of deprivation, have the opportunities they need to succeed.

T8 · E5

11 nov 2025

11:52

Reducing The Scourge Of Retail Crime: Interview with Professor Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at University of London

Listen to Dr Emmeline Taylor talk about the impact of retail crime, how it's escalated and what solutions are needed to reduce it.

T8 · E4

28 oct 2025

23:16

An under reported phenomenon: VAWG on trains. Interview with Irene Campbell MP

Listen to how Irene Campbell MP is levering her experience as Chair of Women's Aid in North Ayrshire to lobby on the issue of VAWG on trains whilst ensuring that all her constituents get the support they need as the new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran.

T8 · E3

21 oct 2025

14:43

How Journalists Get Their Stories: An Interview with Iain Watson - Political Correspondent at the BBC

Listen to Iain Watson delve behind the scenes of political journalism and how the worlds of politics and journalism come together to provide us with the new stories of the day.

T8 · E2

14 oct 2025

29:38

Inside the Mind of a Lobbying Legend: Lionel Zetter: Author of "The Lobbyist" and Public Affairs Legend

Listen to Lionel, one of the true political masterminds of this generation talk give his first interview about his new book "The Lobbyist and talk about what it really means to be part of the lobbying world. BIOG: Lionel has worked in the both the House of Commons and Lords, in Conservative Central Office and as a lobbyist with a number of top public affairs agencies. A seasoned professional he has been chairman of the Government Affairs Group, president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations was voted Public Affairs 'Personality of the Year' by the Readers of Public Affairs News in 2008, and in 2012 he received the PAN 'Outstanding Achievement' award. And finally, he has also written a number of books including a recent novel about the murky world of politics which is just out in the shops now.

T8 · E1

6 oct 2025

11:18

Temporada 7

Breaking the silence: An interview on mental health with Kat Mahale, Inspirational TEDx Speaker on issues around mental health

Listen to Kat talk about how she is spreading the word through her inspirational TEDx talk on the importance of taking care of your mental health and the ways in which doing this can change your life. BIOG: A photographer, curator, mentor, author and speaker who looks to help people create safe spaces for people in order for them to address their mental health

T7 · E6

19 ago 2025

14:36

A Journey In Railways: Interview with Dave Burley, CEO of Rail Operations Group (ROG)

Listen to Dave talk about the new Class 93's and how they will change the face of the industry as well as the most important issues that need to be addressed to ensure that rail nationalisation actually works. BIOG: Dave has over 30 year’s experience in the Rail industry, holding a number of Executive and Senior Management positions within both Train and Freight Operating Companies and Franchise Bid teams. Having a lot of experience in all areas of the rail industry including production, operations, risk assurance, safety and project management it is no surprise that in 2017 ROG was awarded Rail Operator of the Year 2017

T7 · E5

5 ago 2025

13:34

Confronting Gender Based Violence Today: Interview with Baroness Morgan of Cotes

Listen to Baroness Morgan talk about the brutal nature of politics, the solutions she plans to put forward to halve VAWG on trains and the pub quiz question about her you will never get... BIOG: , Former Secretary of State for Education and DCMS, Baroness Coates is now a Conservative Member of the House of Lords

T7 · E4

22 jul 2025

16:40

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