Wake Up To Money

Episodes

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  Cost of Flopping 13.10.2026 51m

  Sean Farrington delves into the latest IMF outlook for the UK economy which says growth is set to be higher than previously expected this year,Elsewhere, just hours after yesterday's interview with Brad Smith, the UK's AI minister Kanishka Naryan confirmed the UK will now be able to test leading artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public - we'll find out what that means in practice.And - what makes a film flop? We'll look at Digger - the new Tom Cruise film - is tipped to be one of the biggest loss making films of all time.
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  Brad Smith - Microsoft President 12.10.2026 52m

  Will Bain examines the financial predicament facing the chancellor ahead of the budgetAnd "AI is moving forward faster than the speed of safety" - so says the President of Microsoft, Brad Smith .. we'll find out why he thinks the UK is best placed to deal with the challengeElsewhere, we'll look at the latest view of the markets ahead of an important data release from the government later this week.As the EU and China make a deal to reduce imports of electric cars into the trading bloc, Will looks at what means from the boss of Europe's biggest carmakers
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  Eyes Down 09.10.2026 51m

  Felicity Hannah looks at the week's biggest business stories with her expert panel. We'll also hear from the body that represents independent musicians about what the impact of AI could be on the creative industries. As the price of oil rises once again, we'll see what that means for markets and find out why questions are asked about Open AI's projected profits.And, we'll hear from the boss of the UK's biggest bingo chain about the difficulty businesses like theirs are facing.
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  Balancing the books 08.10.2026 52m

  The London Stock Exchange boss tells us that gloom has had an impact on London listings. Dame Julia Hoggett also names supplements maker Applied Nutrition as one of the bourse's recent success stories. Will Bain gets the reaction of founder Tom Ryder. Elsewhere, the International Energy Agency agrees to accelerate the release of barrels of oil, but doesn't expand plans announced in the Spring. Also Boots is is sold for nearly £7 billion. And, as hundreds of new hardbacks hit the shelves ahead of the Christmas shopping season, we find out why 'Super Thursday' is getting a bit less super.
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  A-SOS 07.10.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington shares the latest developments on the apparent cyber attack on ASOS, we find out how the retailer may respond.Also we learn about the new all-electric era that's arrived for Jaguar and what it means for the carmaker.Elsewhere why the new Sense & Sensibility is the latest period drama driving more of us to the historic properties used as filming locations.
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  Wakefield Winners 06.10.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington speaks to the owners of Wakefield Trinity after it became the unlikely club to win the Rugby Super League title - we hear how it's turned its fate around.We also hear what the boss of BT had to say on its takeover of TalkTalk.And Sean will be joined by the founder of the Yoto audio player who tell us why revenues are up.Elsewhere Spain has called a snap general election a year earlier than intended, we'll hear about the housing crisis that's caused it.
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  Time to Talk Talk 05.10.2026 52m

  Will Bain finds out more about the fate of one of the UK's biggest broadcast providers Talk Talk as BT appears set to rescue the company. We'll take a look at what that might mean for customers, and the other bidders throwing their hat in the ring.As the budget edges closer, we hear from the defence sector about what it wants from the Chancellor.And will the price of diesel continue to rise after it hit record highs last week?Elsewhere we find out just how open people are with friends and family when it comes to their salaries.
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  Marked absent 02.10.2026 53m

  Felicity Hannah looks at how AI tools are putting school photography businesses at risk. Elsewhere, we dig into a week of political announcements and pressure at the pumps with our expert panel. And today marks the last day Manchester City can appeal against its more than 100 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules.
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  Full tank? Empty bank 01.10.2026 52m

  Sean Farrington takes a look at how energy costs are feeding through to the economy.Elsewhere, the Bank of England Governor tells the BBC that while he thinks artificial intellegence will help boost growth, there is some cause for concern over market valuations of the technology. And, as the second series of The Traitors gets underway, we take a look at some of the sources of the show's success.
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  Speeches & breaches 30.09.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington delves into the detail of the Prime Minister's party conference address.Elsewhere, the Premier League confirms that an independent panel has found Manchester guilty of making "sham contracts" with a number of commercial partners. It says this was part of a scheme to disguise secret club funding of more than £830m. Also, a closely-watched forecast predicts a double-digit percentage rise in bills in the new year. And we take a look at trade tensions over a viral type of yam.
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  Gridlocked? 29.09.2026 23m

  The PM launches a plan with the aim of helping businesses connect to the grid faster. In his first speech to party conference since taking over as Labour's leader, Burnham will announce the launch of Great British Grid -- a public company that will be able to invest in the grid. Businesses will also get more freedom to "self-build" connections. Sean Farrington takes a look at whether it will difference.Elsewhere, diesel prices hit a record high. We look at whether the price rise has changed driver habits. UK Government borrowing costs also hit their highest level since 2007. And we also speak to one cafe owner that got a shout-out from one of the biggest bosses in the country.
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  Avanti West Toast 28.09.2026 52m

  Will Bain hears what the nationalisation of Avanti West Coast will mean for the railways. Elsewhere, with exactly one month until the Budget, Will asks what businesses are hoping for from the Chancellor. And after reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of most of the 115 charges against the club for breaching financial rules, the football world considers what's next.
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  Splitting the fuel bill? 25.09.2026 51m

  Felicity Hannah takes a look at what a ban on US exports of diesel could mean for the UK. Elsewhere, our expert panel unpacks a week of climbing bond yields, warnings on AI and a significant meeting between Presidents Xi and Trump. And how do you handle money between friends?
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  Grape Expectations 24.09.2026 52m

  Sean Farrington breaks down what’s at stake when Presidents Trump and Xi meet. We also explore the rising cost of protein, and take a look of the business of UK wine as the 2026 harvest gets underway.
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  Shutdowns and shortages 23.09.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington explores the potential impacts of an industrial giant's production pause in Hull. And as 100 businesses receive letters from the Government urging them to offer more jobs and work placements to young people, we hear from the skills minister about just how that will be put into practice.
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  Flights and heights 22.09.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington looks into the latest technical problem causing major disruption to UK flights. And from planes to automobiles, why the UK car industry is calling for British companies to be included in EU product rules. We also take a look at the scaffolding industry, which is facing a huge shortage of workers despite the PM's pledge to get Britain building. And - are you a fan of Abba Voyage? We hear more from a company aiming to grow digital gigs after securing a new £15m investment.
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  Ticking boxes 21.09.2026 52m

  Nike ends its time among the 100 biggest companies in the US today, as regional elections spell trouble for German chancellor Friedrich Merz. Elsewhere, we hear from our experts on the challenges prime minister Andy Burnham could face in his upcoming meeting with US President Trump.And we find out why a sequel to a 1998 movie could be boosting margarita sales.
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  Fashionably Rate 18.09.2026 53m

  Felicity Hannah looks at what rising fuel prices could mean for drivers and businesses, as diesel edges closer to a record high. Our panel of experts picks through a big week for interest rates, inflation and AI, and as M&S makes its London Fashion Week debut, we look back at 100 years of the retailer in fashion.
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  Taking A Hike 17.09.2026 26m

  After the US Federal Reserve committed to the first interest rate rise in three years, Sean Farrington speaks to a former economist at the central bank, then looks ahead to the Bank of England's decision later on Thursday.And on Friday, a new album of unreleased recordings from David Bowie's early career will be available to stream. We hear from the rock star's contemporaries about what unearthed music can do for an artist's legacy.
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  AI on the sly? 16.09.2026 53m

  Sean Farrington gets the latest on Nissan's announcement to build a new electric model in SunderlandAnd he'll hear from the author of a report that says regional mayors should get a bigger share of income and corporation tax generated in their areas.Elsewhere, we'll check in on markets as they wait for the US Fed to make a decision on interest rates later today.AND some new data suggests that the midweek cheeky HALF is on the rise. We'll hear what that means for pubs.