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Wake Up to Money

BBC Radio 5 Live

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52:07

The CEO of Sandoz speaks to Wake Up to Money

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/08

Felicity Hannah speaks to Richard Saynor, CEO of pharmaceutical giant Sandoz, about the impact of US tariffs. And we look at the latest booking trends with staycations.

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51:01

Trump Tariffs Come Into Force

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/07

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

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55:35

The CEO of Booking.com Speaks to Wake Up to Money

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/06

It's one of the biggest travel companies on the planet and one of the top 20 companies on the Nasdaq, with a value of more than £130 billion, making it bigger than FTSE-listed companies like Unilever and Arm Holdings. Will Bain talks to Booking's chief executive, Glenn Fogel, about how AI is disrupting the jobs market, overtourism, and whether hotels are fighting back against short-term lets.Two new reports on the property market paint a gloomy picture for first-time buyers, mortgage-holders and

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49:19

Storm Floris - The Business Impact

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/05

Large parts of the UK were hammered by Storm Floris in the past 24 hours – Will Bain hears from one Scottish business uniquely placed to share their story.Following on from our item yesterday on Morecambe FC there are yet more financial issues in the EFL - we hear about what's going wrong for Sheffield Wednesday. And we probably all know someone who has won with Premium Bonds over the years but some people – millions, in fact – apparently don't actually collect their prize. We’ll get into what these

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51:19

Car Finance: After The Supreme Court

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/04

The Financial Conduct Authority says the ultimate cost of the compensation scheme redressing drivers for being mis-sold car finance could be anywhere between £9 billion and £18 billion. Will Bain asks what the impact could be for both drivers and the industry.The future of one of England's historic football clubs hangs in the balance this morning after shareholders said Morecambe F.C. has "zero pounds in the bank" - we bring the latest and find out what the supporters' trust think.Plus, after 50

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53:19

Trump Tariff Deadline Passes

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/08/01

As the deadline for Donald Trump's tariffs passes as we go on air, Felicity Hannah asks her panel to pick apart who got agreements and concessions across the line before the cut-off.Today's the day we find out the judgment on the ongoing car finance saga which could see billions of pounds paid to consumers in compensation. We hear from one of the lawyers representing customers.And after Deborah Meaden reveals some of her money mistakes, we ask you for some of yours.

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52:28

Pay late, pay up

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/31

Will Bain looks into a new Government announcement aimed at helping small businesses. It could see companies who persistently pay invoices late face fines. How big a problem is it, and will the plans actually make a difference? And the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the sale of six teams in The Hundred, with more than half a billion pounds set to be pumped into the domestic game - but is it sustainable?

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38:52

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/30

Sean Farrington speaks to owner of Worcester City Women FC Nicole Allison and former Head of Women’s Football at The Football Association of Wales Lowri Roberts

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29:01

Dream meme?

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/30

Thanks to social media, Jet2 has been put on the radar of millions of people. They say "all publicity is good publicity"...We'll discuss how this might be affecting the airline in question.

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53:01

Turning AI mode on

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/29

Sean Farrington has the latest as Google launches "AI mode" in the UK. Plus, the weekly shop keeps getting more expensive, thanks to meat and tea prices.

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51:41

Let's strike a US-EU deal

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/28

Will Bain looks at the trade deal agreed between the EU and the US. Plus, what does the Lionesses Euros win mean for sponsorship opportunities?

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52:38

Striking out?

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/25

She'll be pitching questions on the government's plans to reform pensions and the water industry and getting the panel's views on those US trade deals - those already signed and the deals still pending. Who will be the winners and losers?And, we'll be taking the temperature ahead of those resident doctors' strikes, hearing from the BMA, the NHS and patients about pay and care. Also, the bar business helping fans celebrate - or commiserate - the Lionesses' big game on Sunday.

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52:26

Flight risk

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/24

Will Bain speaks to the voice of Europe's air traffic controllers to find out why French controllers have walked out and whether we're likely to see further disruption as the summer unfolds.And, a flurry of trade deals signed ahead of those threatened 'Liberation Day' tariffs. A trade expert talks us through who's signing deals with who - and who's likely to miss the cut. Also, renegotiated contracts for those bands who missed out in the age of streaming. Will they get what they feel they

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34:13

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/23

Sean speaks to chief executive of British cycling brand Rapha, Fran Millar, and former World Cycling Road Race Champion and four-time British Road Race Champion Lizzie Deignan.

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24:13

Lionesses roar on the big screen

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/23

And as brewer and bar owner Brewdog announce the closure of ten bars, Sean Farrington hears from a drinks industry analyst how the craft beer scene might be losing its fizz.Also, the cost of UK government borrowing is up. We find out what this means for the Chancellor's spending plans and what this might mean for taxpayers in the months to come.

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52:28

Under the influence

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/22

Sean Farrington talks to YouTuber, influencer and investor Caspar Lee about respect and recognition in an industry reckoned to support 45,000 jobs. And on the day after the Football Governance Bill becomes law, we ask a sport finance expert if the changes will make a real difference to those fans fed up with how their clubs are run. Also, water, water everywhere, not a moment to think. After the Independent Water Commission's deluge of recommendations for the water industry, we ask a consumer

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53:30

Water palaver

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/21

Ahead of a major report into the water industry, Sean Farrington speaks to an infrastructure finance expert to find out what the government can do to meet its ambitions. And, are you saving enough for your retirement? We discuss what can be done to head off the looming pensions crisis. Also, it's the Royal Welsh Show this week. How have farmers been coping with the rain and shine we've experienced over the past few weeks?

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52:40

Buy Now, Pay Later?

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/18

Felicity Hannah reviews the week's business news with her Friday panel - where she will be discussing the regulation of Buy Now Pay Later products and finding out why graduation gown makers have been selling more and more smaller versions for children. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

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51:26

Drop off rip-offs

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/17

More than half of UK airports have raised or introduced drop-off fees over the past year. Reaction to that. Also - Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed up to 500 jobs are at risk following the launch of a new managers' voluntary redundancy scheme. We bring you the views of a car industry expert. And as 270,000 people descend upon Portrush in Northern Ireland for this year's Open Championship, we hear how the golf tournament is set to benefit one local ice cream parlour.

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53:06

No more "negative" narratives

Wake Up to Money ·

2025/07/16

The "negative" narrative around savers investing money in stocks and shares must change. That's according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Sean Farrington reacts to her Mansion House speech. We also establish why Thames Water is "extremely stressed". And more on what impact the Government's new EV grant scheme will have on charging points.

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