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Wake Up to Money

BBC Radio 5 Live

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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52:20

Starmer the charmer

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/28

A defence spending boost seems to have put the UK in Donald Trump's good books, but Felicity Hannah asks if Keir Starmer has done enough to secure a trade deal and avoid tariffs.

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52:54

'The most beautiful word in the dictionary'

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/27

US President Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on goods made in the EU. Leanna Byrne will be hearing how the car industry in Germany is bracing for the impact.

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52:12

Not Zero?

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2025/02/26

Oil giant BP is expected to announce plans to scale back its green investment plans. Sean Farrington will hear what this development means for their net zero targets?

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54:36

Apple of my i

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/25

Sean Farrington hears about Apple’s massive investment plan—$500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, but what does this mean for the U.S economy and job growth?

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52:42

Hey Big Spender

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/24

Leanna Byrne will dive into how luxury London restaurants are tackling no-shows and influencers with the introduction of hefty deposits and minimum spending requirements.

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52:57

Licence to thrill

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/21

The James Bond franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, which means Amazon will finally get full creative control. But some fans are concerned about what this means for the future of the films.Also, Leanna Byrne speaks to the boss of one of the biggest crowdfunding platforms - Go Fund Me - who says that governments are "very happy" with its transparency, despite criticisms around the lack of regulation on the sector.

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52:03

Apple's price crunch

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/20

Apple has launched its latest iPhone, which will have new "affordable" hand set with AI tools. It will go on sale in the UK next Friday starting at £599, which is £200 less than the brand's current cheapest iPhone 16 device, released in September.Energy regulator, Ofgem, has taken the next step in its proposals to change the way customers pay for standing charges. They make up that fixed part of your gas and electricity bill which you pay regardless of how much energy you use. The flat charge is

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52:16

Pay Attention

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/19

Britain's average wages are up according to the latest official data - Will Bain finds out from the public, businesses and listeners if they're feeling the difference.A new report on the property market suggests things are getting even harder for first-time buyers - Wake Up to Money hears from an estate agent and a would-be homeowner about the tricky picture in their area.And after the film adaptation of the Robert Harris book Conclave saw success at the BAFTAs, the owner of a bookshop in Swindon

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52:11

Motors and Maths

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2025/02/18

Potentially the biggest payout case since the PPE scandal takes another turn as the UK Treasury is blocked by the Supreme Court from intervening on behalf of lenders in the controversy over car loans. Will Bain asks what the implications could be for both the banks and drivers involved.One of the UK's main exam boards is trying to persuade the government to give pupils the option of a short course in Maths to help grades - but will it add up for businesses wanting to hire?Plus, Formula 1

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52:19

Water Bills, They're Multiplying

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/17

Water companies are in the spotlight once again as a deadline looms for when they can appeal for higher bill rises for consumers - Will Bain asks what case could be made and what the impact for billpayers could be.From today you might breathe a little easier after parking your car, because there's a new rule that should stop people being fined up to thousands of pounds for not buying their ticket fast enough.And we hear from one of the nominees for Sunday night's British Academy Film Awards.

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52:14

For Love Nor Money

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/14

Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine’s spending is up too. Felicity Hannah will be hearing how one business is feeling the love this season.

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52:43

Easy as GDP

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/13

Will Bain looks ahead to the latest UK GDP data. Plus, how could Donald Trump's tariffs impact the Scottish whisky industry?

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52:00

AI Law

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/12

Sean Farrington looks at a multinational law firm which has had to revoke general access to AI programmes. Plus, the UK gets its first Michelin starred vegan restaurant.

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53:25

$100 billion for Open AI?

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/11

Sean Farrington has more on Elon Musk's bid to buy ChatGPT-maker Open AI. Plus, Donald Trump signs executives orders aimed at introducing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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53:28

Superbowl-enomics

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/10

Felicity Hannah looks at the business of American Football's biggest night of the year. Plus, China's retaliatory tariffs on the US come into effect.

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51:54

Got milk?

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/07

Felicity Hannah looks at the state of dairy farms and milk prices. Plus, how are businesses in the night time economy trying to make things work?

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51:56

06/02/2025

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/06

News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

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52:05

Not always as easy as ABC

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/05

Sean Farrington gets reaction to disappointing trading results from Google parent Alphabet. Also, we hear about the latest blows in the trade spat between China and the US. Chinese online retailers may no longer be able to duck American import duty. But should the UK be following suit?

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51:20

Pause for thought

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/04

Sean Farrington gets reaction from businesses in North America after Donald Trump pauses his tariff plan. We also dig into the deal for the royalties of some of the most popular TV and film theme music.

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51:39

With Friends Like These

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/02/03

Sean Farrington hears from businesses caught up in the tit-for-tat tariff war in North America. Also, we hear about the growing number of tradespeople whose tools are targeted by thieves.

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