Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Vital Signs: Another World is Possible - recorded audio-described guide, until 17 May, Science Gallery London Hamilton - Saturday 15

President Trump addressing a joint session of Congress where he will outline his domestic and foreign policy plans. It is expected that DOGE, immigration and the wars in Ukraine and the Mideast will big topics discussed in his speech. Meanwhile, Trump’s implementation of 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada begins.FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Brooke Singman, political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business, about what we are expecting to hear

World Glaucoma Week (WGW), runs from 9–15 March, uniting health organisations and charities worldwide to raise awareness about glaucoma. This year, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to prioritise their eye health by booking an eye test, learning more about the disease, or spreading the word. Barry Snell spoke to Glaucoma UK's Robyn Asprey to find out more. To learn more about Glaucoma UK and the service they provide, click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will invest $100 billion in the United States and open an additional manufacturing factory in Arizona. Semiconductors are vital for operating smartphones and artificial intelligence, and Taiwan has long dominated the industry. Their chip superiority is perhaps the main reason China and its leader, Xi Jinping, want Taiwan back under China’s control. Former Trump deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates

America finds itself in familiar territory on the eve of another Trump tariff deadline. The 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada—which had been paused at the beginning of February—are now set to take effect tomorrow along with an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports. FOX Business’ Gerri Willis speaks with Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen about how these tariffs threaten the U.S. auto industry and what the Friday jobs report will tell us about the

The Supreme Court could be ruling in favor of a woman who has made a reverse discrimination claim against her employer. The woman, Mariam Ames, began working for the state of Ohio twenty years ago and advanced through the ranks, says she was passed over for a promotion by her gay boss. The case comes at a time when the new Trump Administration is determined to put an end to all D-E-I policies. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with William Jacobson, Cornell University Clinical Professor of Law and

Hubert went along to an exclusive screening of Daredevil Born Again. He managed to catch up with Livi and Leon from the very popular show the Traitors, and got their opinions on the show they’ve just watched. He also asked them what they’d like to see done to help blind and partially sighted people in society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.20pm, Norwich Theatre Royal & Juliet - Wednesday 12 March, 2.30pm, touch tour

Despite a 58% increase in SEND funding, outcomes for children, young people, and families have failed to improve over the past decade. Meanwhile, councils still face immense financial strain. 💭Where is the system falling short, and what can the government do to drive real change? 🎙️In this month’s episode of #CIPFASpeaks, we dive into the urgent reforms needed to create a fairer, more financially sustainable SEND system. Join Dr. William Burns, CIPFA’s Social Care Policy Advisor, and Emma

This week for our regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about keeping on top of our medications. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about why we need to take some medications before or after eating, and whether some drinks or food have an affect on the medications we take. Ending with some hints on the best way to keep track of the medications you are taking including a couple of accessible pill pots that are available from the RNIB