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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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52:00

Shots on Goal?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/11

The former Premier League striker Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu talks to Sean Farrington about why he made the switch from professional football to producing nutritional drinks such as turmeric shots.Rents in the UK have have gone up by more than three thousand pounds on average over the last three years -- we'll hear about the impact that's been having on both renters and landlordsUS President Joe Biden has defended his record on the economy -- we find out how it's been felt by business and investors

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52:31

The Kids Are Alright?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/10

The future of the media giant News Corp could look very different, after a US court ruled against Rupert Murdoch's wishes to leave control to his son Lachlan, meaning his other children could have influence. Sean Farrington finds out what this could mean for the company.The Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland that have been in place for four years get put to a vote in Stormont today. We hear what effects the so-called Windsor Framework has had on Ulster.And according to new research,

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52:12

Syria: What next?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/09

Sean Farrington has the latest after a historic weekend in the Middle East.Elsewhere, a think tank voices concerns about the impact of the Government's industrial strategy on regional inequality; and a rather special pair of ruby slippers fetches tens of millions of pounds at auction.

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52:10

Is cash really king?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/06

The total amount paid by retailers to banks and card schemes rose by over 25 per cent last year, at an extra cost of £380 million.Will Bain speaks to a panel of guests about this week's big economic stories.Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated the key pledges that formed Labour's manifesto, including building affordable homes, reducing NHS waiting times and delivering clean power by 2030.

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51:39

French Rejection

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/05

Will Bain examines the economic fall out from the collapse of the French Government. And what does Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' have in store? We find out.

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52:10

Junk Food Ad Ban

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/04

Sean Farrington finds out how the government's ban on junk food advertising will work. And Christmas parties are changing - we hear what businesses are doing differently and why.

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52:52

Charging Through

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/03

Sean Farrington hears the challenges facing the automotive industry both in the UK and abroad. Plus, PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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52:15

Stellantis Boss Steps Down

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/12/02

Sean Farrington finds out why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has stepped down ahead of schedule. Plus we hear how big of a boost Black Friday was for retailers.

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52:51

Discounting down to Christmas

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/29

Will Bain speaks to retail on what has become a major day in the sector's golden quarter.Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp's house was the most-viewed listing in 2024; and M&A is back on the agenda with a couple of big potential deals hitting the headlines.

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52:51

Last orders?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/28

A dozen traditional British beers are disappearing from pubs and some tipplers are unhappy with the Danish brewer who's decided they should go. And Sean Farrington hears from an economist on what Irish businesses can expect from the elections.

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51:17

Car Trouble?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/27

Rules on electric vehicle sales could be changing, but as Vauxhall announces the closure of its Luton plant, Will Bain asks will it be enough to save UK car manufacturing?We've had more details on the government's plan to get more young people into work or training - we hear from one jobseeker about the difficulties of finding work.And find out why people are starting to use artificial intelligence to shop for Christmas presents.

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52:31

Getting Britain Working?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/26

As the government touts its new plan to "Get Britain Working" in the biggest employment reforms in a generation, Sean Farrington looks over the detail and finds out from business owners if it works for them.Residents and businesses across the UK continue to feel the impact of Storm Bert - we hear from one company which says that the near future is uncertain.And one of the UK's greatest cultural exports, the Premier League, is planning to change the way it shows matches overseas - could this be the

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51:55

Stormy Monday

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/25

After Storm Bert brought high winds and flooding costing lives and million in damages, Sean Farrington talks to a business owner at the heart of a region that's declared a major incident.The debate around changes to inheritance tax moves from farmers to family businesses - we hear how it could affect investment.And with the Observer potentially to be sold to the "slow news" media outlet Tortoise, what business impact could that have on all parties involved?

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51:25

Lucky Beers and Wicked Witches

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/22

Will Bain hears from the boss of no-alcohol beer brand Lucky Saint about changing the social stigma of being teetotal, and the long-awaited movie Wicked hits the UK cinema market.

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51:06

When the Chips Are Down

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/21

Will Bain looks at why Nvidia's share price has dropped, despite posting record revenues. Plus, Nissan hits out at the UK's EV mandate.

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52:20

Northern Fail?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/20

Will Bain hears from businesses using Northern Rail, ahead of its new turnaround plan. Plus, artists like Harry Styles help the music industry give record amounts to the economy.

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53:16

Farmer fury

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/19

Sean Farrington chats to farmers and tax experts about inheritance tax as farmers march on Westminster.

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52:42

Are carmakers running out of road?

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/18

Sean Farrington looks at calls from the UK's big carmakers to change rules on EV sales. Plus, defence stocks climb on the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency.

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53:34

Degrees of discomfort

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/15

Felicity Hannah looks at a new report which shows that almost three quarters of universities in England will face financial problems next year, despite tuition fees going up.

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51:40

14/11/2024

Wake Up to Money ·

2024/11/14

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