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Crude Awakenings

Crude Awakenings

In a week that's seen the price of oil on a rollercoaster and Iran's new leader says it plans to keep a key shipping route effectively closed, Will Ba...

2026-03-13 06:32:00 3125
Record release

Record release

Sean Farrington hears about the IEA's release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves. Elsewhere, Sean discusses the largest withdrawal of mortgage pro...

2026-03-12 06:33:00 3197
Oil and trouble

Oil and trouble

Sean Farrington gets the latest on events in the Middle East and hears from the owner of a barber shop destroyed by the Glasgow fire.

2026-03-11 06:24:00 3192
Volat-oil

Volat-oil

Sean Farrington has the latest on market movements after a shift in the President's tone. And the Government finishes consulting on what it has called...

2026-03-10 06:16:00 3168
Energy price surge

Energy price surge

Felicity Hannah hears how surging oil and gas prices could affect the global economy, and how energy suppliers are positioned to deal with market vola...

2026-03-09 06:15:00 3136
Something to declare?

Something to declare?

Felicity Hannah hears from the second-hand-clothes supplier behind Beyond Retro on why he believes a customs loophole for cheap international goods ne...

2026-03-06 06:16:00 3214
Keeping an eye on energy

Keeping an eye on energy

Sean Farrington hears from experts on how the US-Israeli war could hit UK electricity prices and speaks with travellers who have been stuck in Dubai....

2026-03-05 06:21:00 3184
A subdued Spring Statement

A subdued Spring Statement

Sean Farrington examines how the US-Israeli war with Iran is hitting the UK economy, from the FTSE 100 to the pound.
And we also hear from some...

2026-03-04 06:21:00 3193
In dire Straits

In dire Straits

Sean Farrington examines how the US-Israeli war on Iran is impacting business globally and at home.
With a slate of experts, he'll take a look a...

2026-03-03 06:21:00 3115
US launches Operation Epic Fury

US launches Operation Epic Fury

Will Bain gets all the reaction to the US-Israeli operation against Iran. He'll hear from people across the region and also ask what this might mean f...

2026-03-02 06:21:00 2923
Spotlight on Manchester

Spotlight on Manchester

Will Bain gets the latest from the Gorton and Denton by-election and hears about the build-up to the first ever BRIT Awards to be held in Manchester.

2026-02-27 06:29:00 3154
Deals on wheels

Deals on wheels

Sean Farrington looks into the prospect of robotaxis coming to the streets of London. We also hear from the UK boss of Volvo on what's next after more...

2026-02-26 06:33:00 3118
AI vs The Knowledge

AI vs The Knowledge

Sean Farrington speaks to an investor and a cab driver about a major funding round for a British autonomous vehicles company, which could be carrying...

2026-02-25 06:07:00 3117
Is that all folks?

Is that all folks?

Sean Farrington reacts to the latest milestone in the Warner Bros mega deal. We reflect on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion on Ukraine. As...

2026-02-24 06:15:00 3193
Back to the tariff board

Back to the tariff board

Felicity Hannah gets to the bottom of President Trump's new global tariffs. What will this mean for businesses and consumers in the US and elsewhere?...

2026-02-23 06:36:00 3156
For S-ale

For S-ale

Will Bain hears how thousands of investors risk losing their money if BrewDog is sold. The Scottish craft beer giant is up for sale after five consecu...

2026-02-20 06:22:00 3049
Super-markets chic

Super-markets chic

Will Bain hears from the designer shaking up London Fashion Week by turning the humble shopping trolley into something chic. We’ll also look to the US...

2026-02-19 06:32:00 3102
Takeover Twist

Takeover Twist

Will Bain has the latest on another twist in the takeover tale of Warner Bros Discovery as talks with Paramount Skydance reopen. The boss of the UK's...

2026-02-18 06:20:00 3112
Bricks & Mortar

Bricks & Mortar

Will Bain checks in with a UK house builder to see if we are building quickly enough to meet the government target of 1.5 million homes to be built ov...

2026-02-17 06:26:00 3091
Clicks & Country

Clicks & Country

Leanna Byrne finds out about the latest government online safety powers designed to keep children safe from illegal content created by AI. We hear fro...

2026-02-16 06:33:00 3138
Will you be my Valent-AI-ne?

Will you be my Valent-AI-ne?

Theo Leggett has the latest as AI doubts continue to rumble around markets. Our Friday panel digests a slightly soggy growth reading to end 2025 and a...

2026-02-13 06:19:00 3116
Bringing down barriers

Bringing down barriers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined her intentions bring down barriers to closer integration with the EU's defence industry - with an eye on its hug...

2026-02-12 06:32:00 1441
Hard times

Hard times

Small businesses are experiencing pressures unseen since the pandemic and the hospitality business is also finding trading tough. Sean Farrington spea...

2026-02-11 06:21:00 2915
The Manchester Boom - Special Episode

The Manchester Boom - Special Episode

Sean Farrington speaks with three Manchester business leaders - Laurence Newman of Beauty Tech Group, Shaun Morton of On The Beach, and Emma Thackray...

2026-02-10 08:28:00 2965
Business as usual?

Business as usual?

Sean Farrington weighs up prime minister Keir Starmer’s record on the economy - after a nerve-wracking start to the week for the PM.
Elsewhere,...

2026-02-10 06:56:00 3204
Japan elections and UK jobs

Japan elections and UK jobs

Leanna Byrne finds out how the Japanese economy will fare under PM Sanae Takaichi after her resounding victory in the weekend's snap election.
A...

2026-02-09 06:27:00 3124
It's all downhill from here

It's all downhill from here

What does success in the Winter Olympics mean for the popularity of the sports in the UK? Will Bain talks to the director of British curling and the m...

2026-02-06 06:20:00 3114
Hard pill to swallow

Hard pill to swallow

Sean Farrington hears about why some pharmacies are reducing their opening hours. Elsewhere, nearly half of zoos have reported financial struggles sin...

2026-02-05 06:10:00 1393
Cottage industry

Cottage industry

As Disney chooses its next CEO, Sean learns what the appointment suggests about the company's focus. Plus, there's more on Elon Musk's mega-merger, an...

2026-02-04 06:05:00 3176
Musk's "innovation engine"

Musk's "innovation engine"

Sean Farrington reacts to Elon Musk's merger of Space-X and xAI - making it the most valuable private company ever.
And, as the government tackl...

2026-02-03 06:21:00 3180
Growing concerns

Growing concerns

Felicity Hannah hears how rising energy prices are affecting the cost of growing fruit and vegetables. And what President Trump's pick for chair of th...

2026-02-02 06:30:00 3147
Deadline Day ... no, not that one.

Deadline Day ... no, not that one.

Felicity Hannah rounds up a week in business news that saw the PM travel to China and most of the world's biggest companies revealed their first quart...

2026-01-30 06:27:00 3099
Money down the drain?

Money down the drain?

Felicity Hannah discusses rising water bills, and the FCA's new fraud-checker. Further from home, Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Xi Jinpi...

2026-01-29 06:43:00 3128
This round's on them

This round's on them

Will Bain looks at a long-awaited support package for English pubs. Elsewhere, Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China, and we hear about financial i...

2026-01-28 06:16:00 2925
Below the line

Below the line

Will Bain takes a look at poverty rates in the UK. Elsewhere, a pub landlord discusses the cost of screening live sports, and we speak to a business h...

2026-01-27 06:17:00 3062
Magnetic attraction

Magnetic attraction

With demand for rare earths at an unprecedented high, Will Bain speaks to the boss of a UK company which is recycling magnets for the elements contain...

2026-01-26 06:21:00 3111
A smooth finish?

A smooth finish?

What does the lifting of the latest threat of tariffs on US imports mean to one our most lucrative exports to the States. Leanne Byrne speaks to a whi...

2026-01-23 06:34:00 3137
Trump's tariff twist

Trump's tariff twist

As Trump backs down on imposing tariffs, we look into the 'framework of a future deal'. Will Bain also looks into why more electricity was generated b...

2026-01-22 06:37:00 3135
Showdown in Davos

Showdown in Davos

As Trump heads to Davos, we look into the looming trade war between the US and Europe. Reaction to Netflix reporting their Q4 earnings, and we'll be g...

2026-01-21 06:49:00 3136
Trump and tariffs - one year on

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...

2026-01-20 06:14:00 3069
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