Wake Up to Money

BBC Radio 5 Live

4.1 (706)
BUSINESS
UPDATED DAILY

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
19 NOV

Farmer fury

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

53 min
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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Sean Farrington

Host

4.1

out of 5

706 Ratings

Listened for years

20/10/2023

Daryl and Rupert

Good podcast!
A whole hour of broadcast business 😍

09/08/2023

KentTwinMum

I used to be glued to my radio for the 15 minute business news slot in the Today programme. I’d viciously guard this time against the constant demands from husband, children and pets. Now, now I have discovered (stumbled across!!!???) Radio 5 Live’s Wake up to money 😃 Frankly, what have I been doing?? Where have I been? I can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this show! Global news plus guests from ALL sectors of business and from across the whole of our country - Yes! including ‘The North’ - love hearing all the different regional accents from active business owners and WOMEN in business. Such insights from subject matter experts! Economic perspectives and predictions based on current, lived experience and a fantastic balance of opinions from large and small business. Plus, given the WHOLE programme is about business news, I can just dive straight in on the BBC Sounds app without having to fast forward through to a short segment within another programme. I often listen on playback while I’m cooking or walking the dogs. My day is not complete without this programme. Thank you! 🥹❤️🌈
Daily listen

21/10/2022

Dimitris Xenakis

The podcast is excellent. A nice combination of contributions from the corporate financial sector and small medium businesses. Also quite balanced. Huge care is taken in making it easy for everyone to understand while being informative. While there are already many it would be great if you could get more representatives from industry bodies on, for example UK Hospitality as that gives a broader feedback that the individual cafe owner. Thank you Sean, Felicity and all the team for making my mornings more interesting.
Guests just unable to form an answet

14/07/2023

ET76

In todays episode 14 July the guest nicola just could not provide a comprehensive response to the show leader’s questions