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  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Renters' Rights the Wrongs?

    Felicity Hannah examines the Renters’ Rights Act as it comes into effect and what it could mean for both landlords and tenants. She also speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion about plans for Europe’s first purpose‑built women’s football stadium. Elsewhere, Felicity is joined by the regular Friday panel to discuss a big week for tech companies, oil prices and interest rates.

    53 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Snooker loopy

    Sean Farrington looks at what has driven the price of oil to its highest level in 4 years. Elsewhere, he'll examine the raft of earnings released by some of the world's biggest tech companies overnight. The boss of one of the world’s biggest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers tells Sean about why he thinks the UK's supply of medicines could be “at risk”. And we'll take a look at a controversy that's brewing in the world of snooker about the type of chalk used by players.

    52 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    King of the Hill

    Sean Farrington gets the latest on the King's visit to the US, after a historic address to the US Congress. Elsewhere in the world, we discuss the future of oil supply following the UAE's departure from the oil cartel, Opec. We also continue our election interview series with the Scottish National Party Minister for Public Finance and we take a look at how AI demand is impacting the supply of helium.

    52 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Fit for a king

    Sean Farrington asks a UK company what it's like doing business in the US as King Charles and Queen Camilla make their way over the Atlantic. Elsewhere, we're joined by the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer as we hear from another of the main political parties in the run-up to the local elections. And we take a look at how much runners spend on their gear, after tens of thousands took part in the London Marathon.

    53 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Flying on fumes

    Will Bain hears from Air Ambulances UK, who warn rising jet fuel costs could disrupt emergency services, as the war in Iran adds pressure to already stretched charity budgets. Pharmacists were already facing shortages and rising medicine costs before the war in the Middle East. Now, with a reduced oil supply - necessary for both manufacturing and transporting medicines - supply chains are facing further strain. We hear how one boss of multiple pharmacists is managing. And, 20 years on from the The Devil Wears Prada, its sequel is out this Friday. We hear from a cinema boss about how the summer is shaping up for the industry.

    52 min

  6. 24 APR

    Going down & Going under?

    Warner Brothers Discovery takeover by Paramount has been given the green light by shareholders, we get a regulators reaction. Elsewhere we take a look into the finances of Leicester City after their relegation from the Championship this week and the wider EFL. Also in a week where the impact of the war is beginning to be seen in the UK's economic data, we'll hear what the Bank of England's Deputy Governor had to say.

    52 min

  7. 23 APR

    Pret Sounds

    Sean Farrington hears from the CEO of Pret a Manger amidst rising cost pressures. Meanwhile, Asian economies are on the front line of the energy crisis, and there's the next instalment of Wake Up To Money's election interviews, this time with Plaid Cymru.

    53 min

  8. 22 APR

    Federal reservations

    Sean Farrington gets the latest on Kevin Warsh's rocky path to the top of the Fed. Elsewhere, we ask if sustainable fuel could solve a future jet fuel crisis for airlines. And 50 days until the first match of the FIFA World Cup - we hear fans thoughts on what it will cost to get there.

    53 min
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    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
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