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Felicity Hannah unpicks the Chancellor's Spring Statement with an expert panel. Plus we'll have the latest on the escalating trade war between the US and its trading partners

Sean Farrington will hear how businesses are feeling ahead of the Chancellors Rachel Reeves Spring Statement. And the bin strikes in Birmingham continues.

Will Bain hears why budget pressures are resulting in the British TV industry losing out. And we'll hear from business owners with just one day to go until the Spring Statement

Will Bain looks ahead to the Chancellor's Spring Statement with a panel of guests. And we have the latest on Heathrow after an electrical substation fire saw flights cancelled

Will Bain speaks to British tourism as the sector struggles to recover from the pandemic. Elsewhere, we hear from UK defence at the end of another pivotal week; and we also get the latest on the economy from our expert Friday panel.

Will Bain talks to the boss of John Lewis about keeping employees in work. Elsewhere, the Fed keeps rates on hold and the Bank of England looks set to follow; and we take a look at how streaming companies take a TV show and make it a hit.

The government's new changes to welfare policy have been announced, with one estimate by the Resolution Foundation putting the potential impact at a million people losing access to £5,000 a year by 2030. Will Bain dissects what that could look like with an expert on all things benefits.The latest Chinese electric car to come to the UK - the Leapmotor - has arrived to test-drive competition, backed by the parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen. Leapmotor's UK boss speaks to Wake Up to Money.And ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup and Women's Euros later this year, new figures predict revenues in women's elite sports are set to reach a new record in 2025. We find out what's behind the hype.

Changes to the welfare system aimed at saving money and getting people back into work are being announced by the government on Tuesday. Sean Farrington speaks to a GP on the frontline and a British employer on the challenges of overcoming the issues involved.As Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet to discuss the terms of a potential peace deal in Ukraine, a former advisor to a Ukrainian energy minister tells Wake Up to Money about the essential power plant that's part of the talks.And an interview with the head of the British cake shop chain that's making a success of sweet treats.

The Game Developers Conference starts later today, and thousands of the industry's developers will meet in San Francisco to talk about the future of the industry, with AI in the backdrop.Also, the government have announced further plans to boost infrastructure as part of their commitment to drive economic growth and productivity. Sean speaks to the Executive Director of the Federation of Small Businesses, Craig Beaumont.

Felicity Hannah finds out why gold is sitting pretty while the stock markets suffer. Plus, our panel share their thoughts on Kier Starmer's plans for the Civil Service.

Will Bain looks at the impact of the latest announcements on tariffs from the EU and Canada. Plus, Keir Starmer wants to 'reshape the state', but will it deliver growth?

Sean Farrington looks at Manchester United's plans to build the UK's biggest stadium. Plus, Boohoo Group rebrands as Debenhams - but is it enough to turn things around?

Sean Farrington speaks to businesses looking for a boost from the Cheltenham Festival. Plus, does the government's new planning and infrastructure bill go far enough?

Sean Farrington looks at new data that shows audiobook, eBook and physical book sales are all on the up. Plus, the latest on China's trade war with the US.

Felicity Hannah looks back at a rollercoaster week for US tariffs on its neighbours. Plus, what does the Glastonbury line up tell us about the British music business?

As the automotive industry is granted a one month grace on tariffs, other sectors are looking for a similar outcome. Will Bain hears from Jaime Chamberlain, an American importer of Mexican fresh produce, about how the tariffs are impacting his business.The boss of automotive company, Stellantis UK, explains why he wants the government to take bolder steps when it comes to expanding the country's electric vehicle market - starting with the number of charging points.

Sean Farrington speaks to Alan Auerbach, a professor of Economics and Law at the University of California Berkeley, about President Trump's first major speech since he returned to the White House.Meanwhile, shares in the US have fallen once again as concerns grow that the President's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will lead to a wider trade war.Also, supermarket Sainsbury's has added two non-alcoholic beer options to its meal deal offer. But will it catch on?

President Donald Trump is moving forward with 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico into the US, saying that there was "no room left for Canada and Mexico". An additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports is also expected to come into force, leaving all three of America's top three trade partners facing significantly higher trade barriers than just a few weeks ago.Sean Farrington speaks to Paul Reynish, the Global CEO at Gong cha about the growing demand for bubble tea across the world. Chinese firm Mixue saw shares jump by more than 40% in their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut.

Sean Farrington takes a look at the diplomatic and economic fallout of a big weekend in international diplomacy. And how will markets react to a boost for British arms firms?