Trump’s Tariffs, Gig Refunds and Easter Childcare

As the global stock markets have been rocked, and Wall Street has endured a volatile week, Holly Hamilton is joined by BBC Cost of Living Correspondent Colletta Smith to find out how President Trump’s tariffs could affect you and your money.

After a controversial gig in Belfast, Holly and producer Daniel are joined by music industry expert, Chris Cooke, to find out at what point, if ever, audiences are entitled to a refund.

While the weather is getting better, it may be the perfect time to start thinking about boosting your home’s energy efficiency ahead of the winter. Roisin McLaughlin, head of Energy Futures at the Utility Regulator, explains the schemes and grants that are available under the NI Sustainable Energy Programme and how to apply.

Listener Julie reached out to the team to help with an issue with her son’s third-party university accommodation provider and, ahead of the Easter holidays, Sarah Green from HMRC joins Holly to discuss available support through the government’s tax-free childcare allowance.

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