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Wake Up to Money

News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Car Trouble?

    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.

    51 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Getting Britain Working?

    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 start of a revolution in how football broadcasting rights are used?

    53 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Stormy Monday

    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?

    52 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lucky Beers and Wicked Witches

    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.

    51 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    When the Chips Are Down

    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.

    51 min

  6. 20 NOV

    Northern Fail?

    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.

    52 min

  7. 19 NOV

    Farmer fury

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

    53 min

  8. 18 NOV

    Are carmakers running out of road?

    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.

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2024
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
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