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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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Private School Slump?
Felicity Hannah finds out why private school fees are on the rise and the number of pupils enrolling has dropped.
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US inflation back on track?
US inflation slowed in April, ending a run of hotter-than-expected prints. Will Bain has the latest.
Elsewhere, lots of gloom about companies leaving the London Stock Exchange, but are existential concerns overblown?
The Government's own infrastructure tsar has said low investment threatens growth and net zero targets, and we take a look at a couple of branding efforts where companies seem to have forgotten their brand. -
Co-op goes Live
After multiple delays, Manchester's new Co-op arena has finally hosted its first gig. Sean Farrington has the latest.
Elsewhere, UK wages are growing and unemployment is ticking up. How will this affect the Bank of England's interest rate decision?
Some exciting news on the AI front over the past couple of days, but are concerns over job security overblown? -
Shein or she-out?
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Food in-security?
Following a wet winter and at a time of big legislative changes, Sean Farrington checks in with the farming industry.
Elsewhere, more young house buyers are taking on mortgages past the state retirement age. But is this responsible lending?
The FTSE also seems to have clicked into gear over the last month. It's got a fair amount of catching up to do, so how much value could it claw back? -
We need to talk about Friday
Will Bain explores whether working on a Friday is a thing of the past. Plus, we look ahead to UK GDP figures.