{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6400c204b6e2f500118439a1/6aec897a51ac9ecbba59b14f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Interest Rates, Little Lingua, Business Society Launch, Local Filmmaker, Weekend Retreat","description":"<p>The Bank of England makes a decision on interest rates. We’ll look at the potential implications for borrowers and mortgage holders here in Gibraltar.</p><p>Katy Docker has more on that story.</p><p><br></p><p>A new language-learning app has been shortlisted for the Startup Grind Gibraltar Pitch Battle 2026. <em>Little Lingua</em> is hoping to make language learning more accessible, and is among those hoping to secure a place in the final competition later this month. Chris Hedley will be joining us to tell us more about the app, how the idea came about, and what comes next.</p><p><br></p><p>The University of Gibraltar’s first student-led society is preparing to hold its launch event tomorrow. The Business Society hopes to bridge the gap between university life and the world of work, helping students build connections with Gibraltar’s professional community. We’ll be joined by members of the Society to find out more about its ambitions and tomorrow’s Women in Finance event, featuring four leading figures from Gibraltar’s finance sector.</p><p><br></p><p>A local filmmaker is celebrating success on the international festival circuit, with two short films picking up four awards. We’ll be hearing more about <em>The Haunted House</em> <em>Hotel</em> and <em>The Cost of the Crown</em>, and what the recognition means for the filmmaker.</p><p><br></p><p>And, we’ll be hearing from the organisers of a weekend retreat encouraging people to reconnect with their faith.</p>","author_name":"GBC"}