Sinopsis
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Episodios
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Hacked off
20/05/2025 Duración: 53minSean Farrington finds out about the latest in a series of hacks targeting the food chain. He also asks how much the UK will benefit from a new EU-UK trade agreement.
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Summit in the air
19/05/2025 Duración: 52minSean Farrington has the latest ahead of the UK's first summit with the EU since Brexit. And we hear from an M&S supplier about supply chain challenges following its cyber attack
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And the 0.7% goes to...
16/05/2025 Duración: 54minFelicity Hannah dissects the week in business with her Friday panel, looking at the UK's GDP growing better than expected, and US retail chain Walmart are raising their prices to mitigate tariffs. We also hear from a business booming because of Eurovision (and their karaoke).
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Competing Considerations?
15/05/2025 Duración: 51minThe government delivers a strategic steer to competition watchdog CMA, as the Institute for Public Policy Research calls for the regulator to have stronger powers to drive growth. And Goodison Park will now be home to Everton's Women Super League side, what does this mean for the game?
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Meeting in the Middle East
14/05/2025 Duración: 52minUS President Donald Trump signs an arms deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. What does this mean for the region? And one of the UK's biggest retailers tells the BBC they wear trainers to meetings. Comfy or too casual?
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Trade war ceasefire
13/05/2025 Duración: 52minTrump reaches a deal with China and the markets breathe a sigh of relief. Will it last? Plus, Sean Farrington speaks to a movie industry player about this year's Cannes festival.
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Care visa clampdown
12/05/2025 Duración: 51minSean Farrington hears from a care home owner what a visa ban will mean to his company. And the latest from the China-US trade talks. Will it be back to business as usual?
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Art of the Deal
09/05/2025 Duración: 53minThe UK and US have agreed on a major new trade deal with tariffs slashed on steel, aluminium and cars. And a new era begins at Reading FC as the club gets a new leader.
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Interesting times
08/05/2025 Duración: 52minWill Bain reacts to The Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold in the US. We also look into why Energy giant Orsted has discontinued plans to continue working on one of the UK’s largest offshore windfarms in the North East. And we meet the manager of one pub selling off VE Day Pints for just 7p - the equivalent of what they'd have cost 80 years ago.
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Billionaire Buffett
07/05/2025 Duración: 53minSean Farrington's joined by the founder & chief exec of Fundsmith to talk Warren Buffet. And after India agrees a trade agreement with the UK we find out just what that means. Plus - has Marks lost its 'Spark'?! More than two weeks after that major cyber attack Wake Up To Money looks at what that means for the brand's reputation.
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Movie madness?
06/05/2025 Duración: 52minSean Farrington looks into what impact Trump's latest tariff announcement could have. And after OpenAI ditches its plan to convert to a for-profit business, Wake Up To Money digs into the reason behind that decision. We also hear from one UK business on why they won't be using AI in their workplace - and why.
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Skype's sunset
05/05/2025 Duración: 53minAs Microsoft shuts down Skype, Sean Farrington reflects on the internet calling service. And we hear all about Saudi Arabia's involvement in boxing. Plus, following Warren Buffett's announcement that he'll retire as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, Wake Up To Money gets the thoughts of former Unilever boss Paul Polman.
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Working late
02/05/2025 Duración: 53minFelicity Hannah dissects the week in business with her regular Friday panel and chats to a 93-year-old shop worker. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Shipping out
01/05/2025 Duración: 52minWill Bain looks at the US economy and asks how tariffs are affecting American ports. Plus, we hear from a Marks and Spencer supplier. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Bringing up a ton
30/04/2025 Duración: 53minSean Farrington gets the latest from the US as President Trump passes 100 days in office. We look at M&S and ask whether cash is king? Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Spaniard in the works
29/04/2025 Duración: 52minSean Farrington has the latest on widespread blackouts on the continent.Elsewhere, Indian and UK trade talks are set to continue today; and we hear from a restaurant about dealing with a delivery culture.
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Talking trade
28/04/2025 Duración: 52minSean Farrington has the latest on the UK's chances of securing a trade deal in the US. Also, he hears what Canadian businesses are hoping for from the winner of the country's general election. Plus, Liverpool have won the Premier League. What does securing the title mean for a club's finances?
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Artificially Speaking
25/04/2025 Duración: 52minFelicity Hannah chats to Google's EMEA President about the future of AI and the Friday panel takes on the week's business news. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Rock 'N' Roll Scam
24/04/2025 Duración: 51minWill Bain breaks down the increase in Oasis ticket scams ahead of their latest gig this summer. And a new vote on tourist tax in Liverpool could raise hotel prices for visitors.
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Smells Like Money
23/04/2025 Duración: 52minWill Bain talks to Wild deodorant's co-founder after its multi-million pound Unilever deal. Plus we have Tesla's latest results and hear how YouTube is celebrating 20 years