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  The King and AI 15.09.2026 53min

  As King Charles prepares to host AI leaders in the UK, we'll hear from one tech investor about how they're reacting to Anthropic's call for a slowdown in developing the technology.The price of petrol and diesel is at its highest level since the war in Iran began, according to the RAC. Sean Farrington finds out how that's affecting those businesses moving goods and products around the country, and what that might mean for prices.And now that Oasis have confirmed a worldwide tour for next year, the man who designed album artwork and more for the band speaks to us.
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  There's money in the bank? 14.09.2026 51min

  'Tax banks to cut energy bills' - that's what General Secretary Paul Nowak will tell the Trades Union Congress later today. Will Bain finds out what that might mean for the City of London and beyond.The bosses of three major AI companies say there are serious risks with developing too quickly - but US President Donald Trump is more relaxed. How do investors view it?Plus, after teasing a possible new tour last week, Oasis fans only have a few hours to wait before the band reveal all. The boss of official Oasis merchandise vendor The Music Store in Manchester tells us what that could mean for his business.
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  9/11: 25 years on 11.09.2026 53min

  Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the attacks on September 11th 2001.Elsewhere, his expert panel will discuss the weeks biggest business stories, including the price of oil, which continues to rise after renewed attacks on Middle East shipping/And the retail giant Primark says now is the time to open an online shop after decades of being high-street only we hear from a former company insider on why now?
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  Tourist trap? 10.09.2026 51min

  Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.
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  You're grounded 09.09.2026 53min

  After hundreds of UK flights were cancelled yesterday, an airline boss tells the BBC what's behind the disruption.Food prices will rise sharply by the end of the year according to a new report - and we hear how British farmers think we can boost our food security.LIV Golf, the challenger golf tour backed by Saudi investment, has now filed for bankruptcy - we find out why.
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  Chips and beans 08.09.2026 53min

  A computer chip execs tells us how AI could help us find a cure for cancer. We hear from our experts about how the Chinese car market is hitting British manufacturers like JLR. And with a new foldable iPhone on the horizon, we find out whether this handset will actually break the mould.
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  Hit the brakes 07.09.2026 52min

  As Jaguar Land Rover looks to cut jobs, we hear from a supplier about what this means for the UK's car industry. Meanwhile, one of the UK's largest energy providers tells us what he thinks the controversial Jackdaw gas field will - or won't - do for our energy bills. And as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display to the public this week - we'll hear from a tour operator who's managed to get his hands on some tickets.
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  Weak Link in the (Food) Chain? 04.09.2026 52min

  The UK's food supply chain is ill-prepared for the increasing number and severity of risks it faces, according to a new report by the National Audit Office. Felicity Hannah speaks to the Cold Chain Federation's Phil Pluck on how industry is attempting to make itself more resilient.Our panel of experts looks back at a week that saw the Governor of the Bank of England warn of the dangers of AI, a global bond sell-off and the return of MPs to Parliament with a new prime minister.And, we hear from the owner of the Manchester Storm ice hockey team on the growing popularity of the sport in the UK, signified by the team's move to an arena venue this season.
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  Steely Plan? 03.09.2026 51min

  Andy Burnham addresses the state of British steel in his first PMQs, and Sean speaks with the CEO of one of the world's biggest technology companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Elsewhere, Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has single-handedly doubled the shirt sales for a football club in the Welsh town of Cwmbran.
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  Price of the badge 02.09.2026 51min

  As the football transfer window in England and Wales closes, Leanna Byrne looks at the billions of pounds spent. Japanese long-term borrowing costs hit a 30-year high amid a global bond sell-off. And we look at what new rules on school uniform could mean for the high street.
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  Tern-ing point 01.09.2026 52min

  Leanna Byrne has the latest as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO.Elsewhere, Parliament returns today. As the new Prime Minister and Chancellor get closer to delivering their first budget, we'll hear what a couple of key sectors will be looking out for. Fast fashion giant launches its shares on the Hong Stock Exchange. And it's not just politicians returning to the workplace, as many of us hunker back down after the summer, we take a look at how to get into the mentality to make the most of it.
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  Notting Time 28.08.2026 52min

  Theo Leggett hears from a business gearing up for Europe's largest street festival. Meanwhile,100 tech companies pen an open letter warning calling on businesses and governments around the world to take urgent action improve their defences against AI hacking.Our panel also looks ahead to a key speech from the new Chair of the Federal Reserve and we hear all about the viral, bite-sized desert, mochi ice cream.
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  Like, share, settle 27.08.2026 52min

  Theo Leggett explores the potential impacts of Meta's $18bn settlement over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. Elsewhere, more than £70m of public money is going into restarting a tungsten and tin mine in Devon - can it revive a project that has struggled before? And as the world's largest gaming convention kicks off, we look at the huge expectations surrounding Grand Theft Auto Six.
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  More than just 9 to 5 26.08.2026 52min

  A star of both Hollywood and Nashville, Dolly Parton was also an astute businesswoman and a generous philanthropist. We pay tribute to the singer and actor. And we find out why an increasing portion of the bills businesses pay is not on electricity and gas but on the kit needed to deliver the energy. Also, AI has been blamed for lots of things, but is it really 'eating' books?
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  As good as gold? 25.08.2026 52min

  US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has threatened "economic D-Day" against any country doing business with Iran.We hear from a retailer worried that he could be left behind by a business rate review focusing on the hospitality sector.And as gold ticks up again, a jeweller tells us how he is adapting to fluctuating metal prices.
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  Settling the tab? 24.08.2026 52min

  Wil Bain hears from a business rates expert and a hotel owner about what needs to happen to support pubs and hotels facing high business rates costs. This comes as the government announces an independent review of the way pubs and hotels are valued for business rates in England and Wales.Elsewhere, we'll hear from Canada after trade talks with the United States broke down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney promising to match US tariffs dollar for dollar.And there's a new weight-loss treatment on the market. Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a tablet treatment, becomes available by private prescription today. We'll hear from Eli Lilly and a pharmacist about what makes this new option different.
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  Moving the goalposts 21.08.2026 52min

  The big spenders of the Premier League are back in action this weekend. But with a new set of financial rules to work with, how easy will it be for them to stay onside with the English game's bosses? An expert in the economics of football explains. And we kick around the week's business stories with our regular expert panel. Also, we try to find out why UK consumers are feeling so cheerful about their bank balances, despite the economic gloom.
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  Meta on trial. 20.08.2026 53min

  Sean Farrington gets the latest from the Meta trial in California.A Chinese humanoid robot company surges more than 600% on its entry to the stock market, we ask what it tells us about the the future for the technology.Elsewhere, we'll hear the reasons why the number of heat pump installations have dropped sharply in the last year,And, with the shock sale of the LA Lakers hitting a bump in the road, we hear from a former executive of 38 years.
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  What's behind the bond selloff? 19.08.2026 52min

  Sean Farrington looks at why the cost of government borrowing for some of the worlds biggest economies has hit fresh highs in recent days - we'll find out what's been driving the bond markets.Also is cash really king? A new report says less than 1 in 10 transactions last year used physical money - we'll find out whether there's still a place for notes and coins from the UK largest main cash machine network.Elsewhere Meta's smart glasses have got many of us talking for both good and bad reasons, we've been to find out why some bars have already banned them.And we will hear from the boss of York races as the course gears up to host its flagship horse racing meeting later today.
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  Farming into the future 18.08.2026 51min

  Sean Farrington speaks to a farm tech company trying to solve the double-whammy of drought and increasing costs which are impacting farmers this year.Elsewhere, we look at the potential consequences of Meta's child privacy trial, which accuses the owner of Instagram and Facebook of violating federal and state privacy laws for children. Also would you like to have a go at being Prime Minister? Well, a new mobile game has been storming the charts - and it allows you to do just that. We'll hear from the game's designer.Elsewhere we'll hear why declining summer school student numbers might be back for the wider UK economy.