Wake Up To Money

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The latest from the world of business and money.

  1. 10H AGO

    A desire for wires?

    Sean Farrington finds out why sales of wired headphones are on the rise. Plus, the latest from the trial that's pitting two of the biggest names in tech against each other, as Elon Musk sues OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman.

    53 min

  2. 1D AGO

    State of the Strait

    The latest on the back-and-forth claims and denials between the US and Iran. Sean Farrington also looks into how an operation to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz could work. We look into what a potential $55.5bn takeover of eBay could mean. And Wake Up To Money visits the prison with more working inmates than any other.

    53 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Business Daily: AI, biohacking, global labour shortages and deepfake fraud

    A selection of Business Daily programmes looking at AI power struggles, biohacking, global labour shortages and deepfake fraud.

    57 min

  4. 5D 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

  5. 6D 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

  6. APR 29

    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

  7. APR 28

    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

  8. APR 27

    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
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The latest from the world of business and money.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Wake Up To Money

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