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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

    Rising Water?

    Rising Water?

    The troubled Thames Water says it wants to raise bills by up to 44% to help fix its finances - but could this be too much for the regulator to swallow?
    With a slowing Tesla reporting later, we find out if it really is a long and winding road to zero emissions vehicles in the UK.
    And we hear from Manchester, where the premiere of one of the UK's biggest new concert venues has hit a bum note.

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    Green Shoots?

    Green Shoots?

    Another Monday, another temperature check of the British economy - Sean Farrington hears a forecast that says it might not all be bad news for growth.
    With the electric vehicle maker Tesla cutting prices again, we ask why it's having to and how it can afford it.
    And as businesses tout their eco-credentials this Earth Day, how hard is it to actually make your business green?

    • 51 min
    As Iranian media reports explosions in Isfahan, Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news .

    As Iranian media reports explosions in Isfahan, Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news .

    State television in Iran has reported big explosions near an army base and airport in the central city of Isfahan. Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news

    • 51 min
    Royal Mail rejects bid

    Royal Mail rejects bid

    Will Bain looks at why the owners of Royal Mail rejected a takeover bid. Plus, inflation is coming down but is that enough to see interest rate cuts?

    • 51 min
    Long-term sick, long-term problem

    Long-term sick, long-term problem

    Economic inactivity is on the rise and Sean Farrington looks at why this trend is growing. Plus it's just 100 days until the Paris Olympics, so how are businesses in Paris feeling?

    • 52 min
    Is AIM missing the mark?

    Is AIM missing the mark?

    Sean Farrington finds out why there has been a sharp increase of companies leaving London’s junior market in the past year. Plus we take a closer look at the alcohol-free market.

    • 52 min

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