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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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51:39

Deadline Day ... no, not that one.

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/30

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 quarter performance. She also hears from a shoemaker in Leicester who's family business is on the brink, despite their products being worn by the Royals.And she gets some advice for those about to submit their self-assessment tax return ahead of Saturday's deadline.Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

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52:08

Money down the drain?

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2026/01/29

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

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48:45

This round's on them

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2026/01/28

Will Bain looks at a long-awaited support package for English pubs. Elsewhere, Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China, and we hear about financial issues in the world of rugby.

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51:02

Below the line

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2026/01/27

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 helping schools to manage phone use in the classroom.

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51:51

Magnetic attraction

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2026/01/26

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 contained inside.Also, we hear from a pub boss waiting to learn from the government what help with business rates looks like. And the Sundance film festival, the US's biggest independent movie get-together, is currently happening in Utah. We speak to British producers and cinema bosses about the enduring appeal of the festival.

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52:17

A smooth finish?

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/23

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 whisky producer. And, we'll be going over the extraordinary turn of events at the World Economic Forum with our regular Friday panel of business and economic experts. What now for trade relations between the EU and the US? And we'll be delving into the runaway success of The Traitors and finding out why some venues are so excited by the final, they're

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52:15

Trump's tariff twist

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/22

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 by wind and solar farms last year than fossil fuels. And we take a look at a new football report, which says commercial revenue - including official merchandise -remains the biggest source of income overall for the top 20 clubs.

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52:16

Showdown in Davos

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/21

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 getting to the bottom of the crisis in the UK's music scene. Why are so many smaller venues struggling to survive?

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51:09

Trump and tariffs - one year on

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/20

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 for a new water regulator. And the the boss of shoe and handbag maker Kurt Geiger talks education.

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52:26

Trump's Greenland tariff threat

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2026/01/19

Will Bain discusses the reaction from European leaders after US president Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight European nations, including the UK, until a deal was reached over the future of Greenland.Plus, Will finds out what's on the agenda at this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, and discusses the many ways weight loss drugs are changing the food industry.

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51:58

King of Leon

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/16

John Vincent of fast food chain Leon tells Will Bain what he sees in the future of the business - including how he thinks weight-loss jabs will be good for the company.Our weekly panel looks back at a week of news that's included announcements on rail in the north of England, another government policy U-turn and charges against the chair of the US central bank.And interest in going vegan for the month of January could be fading - one plant-based food producer tells us why they've moved on from the

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52:07

Wind & Water

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/15

Will Bain gets the latest on South East Water as the Government asks for an Ofwat review.Elsewhere, the Government's latest renewable energy auction round attracts significant investment and Wikipedia turns 25.

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52:00

Getting on track?

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/14

Will Bain looks at the Government's plan for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.Elsewhere, we take a look at the US economy, in light of new inflation figures and the ongoing probe into the Chair of the US Central Bank. We will also hear about the Scottish Budget and the return of KPop group BTS.

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51:04

Fed up

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/13

Will Bain takes a look at how a probe into the US central bank might unfold.Elsewhere, new figures shed light on a tricky Christmas for retailers and Royal Mail looks to get in on the Stranger Things excitement.

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50:39

Eye of the storm

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/12

As geopolitics continues to dominate early 2026, Felicity Hannah has the latest on events around Greenland and Iran.Closer to home, we take a look at jobs market, consumer credit card debt, and speak to one of the businesses that's been handling the impact of Storm Goretti over the weekend.

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52:01

A round of relief

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/09

Government backtracks on a planned pub business rates rise after industry backlash. Our Friday panel unpacks this latest government U-turn along with the big stories from this week.Plus, January is traditionally the most popular month for holiday bookings. We speak to one of the UK's leading independent travel agents to find out where's hot and where's not in 2026.

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52:09

Got Milk?

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2026/01/08

Sean Farrington brings you the latest news and insight from the business world.He'll find out how markets are reacting to the possibility of more global instability after the United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the AtlanticAnd as Warner Brothers tells it's shareholders to reject Paramount's 'inferior" deal - Sean checks in on where this blockbuster saga goes next.Elsewhere, he'll find out what a surplus of milk has done to prices - and find out from producers about what those

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22:41

Stamp of disapproval

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2026/01/07

Sean Farrington talks to a former postmaster for his thoughts on Horizon computer boss's appearance before MPs yesterday. Why won't Fujitsu say how much they'll contribute to the Post Office redress scheme? South East Water was also in front of MP's yesterday following a water outage in Tunbridge Wells which left thousands of homes without drinking water. We check back in with a business owner whose bar was left high and dry. And, the physical music market continued its resurgence in 2025. We talk

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50:21

06/01/2026

Wake Up to Money ·

2026/01/06

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

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51:24

What's next for Venezuela's oil?

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2026/01/05

The US has pledged billions of dollars to revive Venezuela's ailing oil industry, but what do the experts think of the plan's chances of success? Plus, Will Bain finds out what impact a junk-food TV advertising ban will have on the food industry. And, it's time to start that gym membership, but will you stay the course? We hear from a gym owner about their busy time of the year.

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