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News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
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Trump and tariffs - one year on
A year since Donald Trump returned to the White House. How has the US economy fared? Will Bain also lifts the drain cover on the Government's plans fo...
Trump's Greenland tariff threat
Will Bain discusses the reaction from European leaders after US president Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight Europea...
King of Leon
John Vincent of fast food chain Leon tells Will Bain what he sees in the future of the business - including how he thinks weight-loss jabs will be goo...
Wind & Water
Will Bain gets the latest on South East Water as the Government asks for an Ofwat review.
Elsewhere, the Government's latest renewable energy au...
Getting on track?
Will Bain looks at the Government's plan for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
Elsewhere, we take a look at the US economy, in light of new...
Fed up
Will Bain takes a look at how a probe into the US central bank might unfold.
Elsewhere, new figures shed light on a tricky Christmas for retaile...
Eye of the storm
As geopolitics continues to dominate early 2026, Felicity Hannah has the latest on events around Greenland and Iran.
Closer to home, we take a l...
A round of relief
Government backtracks on a planned pub business rates rise after industry backlash. Our Friday panel unpacks this latest government U-turn along with...
Got Milk?
Sean Farrington brings you the latest news and insight from the business world.
He'll find out how markets are reacting to the possibility of mo...
Stamp of disapproval
Sean Farrington talks to a former postmaster for his thoughts on Horizon computer boss's appearance before MPs yesterday. Why won't Fujitsu say how mu...
06/01/2026
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What's next for Venezuela's oil?
The US has pledged billions of dollars to revive Venezuela's ailing oil industry, but what do the experts think of the plan's chances of success?
New year, same economy
Leanna Byrne looks at what's in store for the UK's economy in 2026 and asks what the next 12 months might bring for London's financial markets.
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Eurotrashed?
Tens of thousands of passengers on the Eurostar have been unable to make their journeys after a power outage - Sean Farrington hears how it's been imp...
Sir Alec Reed
On Wake Up To Money, we talk a lot about jobs, wages and the labour market. And we often hear from the bosses of some of our biggest recruitment firms...
Tension on the Chain
Sir Alec Reed, who passed away earlier this month, started the Reed Group 65 years ago and made it into one of the UK's biggest private businesses. He...
Last Orders
It's been a tricky year for many hospitality businesses; Will Bain hears from a panel of pub and restaurant owners to look back - and forwards - on ho...
Tax relief and Christmas peak
We gauge reaction to the u-turn on the inheritance tax hike on farms & business assets. Will Bain also reflects on a massive year for Birmingham's bin...
Defence delays
Following a delay to the Defence Investment Plan, what does the lack of certainty mean? Will Bain also looks into the ongoing impact of botched insula...
Room at the Inn?
How has this Christmas worked out for the hospitality business? Will Bain talks festive trade with a hotelier.
Also, we talk about some new rese...
Better Rate Than Never?
After the second monthly inflation figure in a row came in lower than expected and the Bank of England cut interest rates this week, Will Bain is join...
Santa tightens his belt
Sean Farrington looks ahead to the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision. Meanwhile, as the Employment Rights Bill gets Royal Assent, we'll...
Test Target Trouble
Sean Farrington looks at the long wait for a driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. Plus, what does England's performance in Australia mean for...
Crypto concerns
Sean Farrington takes a look at the financial regulator's plans for cryptocurrencies. Also on the programme - as an investigation into record unemploy...
Flu season
Felicity Hannah hears how businesses can respond to staff calling in sick during the flu outbreak, and why some pharmacies are experiencing a shortage...
Melting Point
Felicity Hannah speaks to the CEO of the Magnum Ice Cream Company as it finishes its first week as a listed company. Plus, what does the latest Knives...
Golden Tickets
Sean Farrington looks at the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and what that could mean for the Bank of England.
We talk to th...
Cocoa Hops
Sean Farrington discusses the rising bills that could hit the pub sector, in the wake of business rates changes.
Elsewhere, he'll turn his atte...
Going hostile
Sean Farrington looks at Paramount's $108bn hostile bid, as the battle for Warner Brothers continues to heat up.
Elsewhere, he'll be discussing...
Netflix & Bill
Will Bain discusses the Employment Rights Bill as it heads back to the Commons.
Elsewhere, he'll look ahead to the first day of trading for the...
Books, shelves & elves
Felicity Hannah hears from the boss of Waterstones and gets an update from Tunbridge Wells.
Elsewhere, the reviews website Trustpilot's share pr...
Wake Up to Cricket
Sean Farrington hears about the business of cricket as the 2nd Ashes Test match commences. We speak to a business owner in Tunbridge Wells as water ou...
Cloudy with a chance of growth?
Sean Farrington hears why the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has upgraded UK growth but warns Rachel Reeves that higher taxes a...
Office for Bodged Responsibility
Sean Farrington explores why Richard Hughes has quit as head of the OBR after a Budget-day publishing blunder, and what it means for trust in the watc...
Reeves' headroom headache
Will Bain speaks to a former Treasury economist about the claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public over stronger OBR forecasts before her tax...
Too many rights make a wrong?
The government has made an immediate U turn on one of its key employment-rights pledges announced in this weeks' budget. We ask why it's happened and...
Bad Day At The Office (for Budget Responsibility)
Sean Farrington takes a panel of businesses, tax and economics experts to pore through the detail of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 2025, including a...
Budget Day 2025
Budget Day has arrived - Sean Farrington hears from businesses, individuals and listeners throughout the programme.
That the National Living Wag...
Employment Rights and Wrongs
It's "Budget Eve" -- and Sean Farrington takes a look at why Cash ISAs and tax free savings are grabbing the headlines today.
Elsewhere, Sean ta...
The biggest week of the year?
With two more sleeps until Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, Will Bain discuses what could be in it and answer your questions leading up to it.
The...