Wake Up to Money Podcast
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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The Burnham Plan
Today
Will Bain asks businesses what they want to hear in Andy Burnham's speech on the economy.
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AI bites Apple
Friday
Felicity Hannah finds out why Apple is putting up prices on some of it's products.
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Back humans, tax robots.
Thursday
Sean Farrington hears from the boss of one of Britain's largest recruitment firms
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Where do we go from Keir?
Last Tuesday
Sean Farrington hears from businesses ahead of another Prime Ministerial change.
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Brexit: Ten Years Later
Last Monday
Ten years since the Brexit referendum, Leanna Byrne hears how businesses have fared.
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Art of the deal
Thu 18 Jun 2026
We discuss what the US-Iran deal could mean for global trade with our experts.
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They see me scrollin', they hatin'
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Will Bain looks at Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media.
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Strait-ening out?
Mon 15 Jun 2026
Felicity Hannah has the latest as a deal for the reopening of Hormuz is announced.
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Blast off for SpaceX?
Fri 12 Jun 2026
Felicity Hannah looks ahead as SpaceX prepares to go public for the first time.
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Kick-offs and Lift-offs
Thu 11 Jun 2026
The 2026 World Cup starts today, and it's the eve of SpaceX's blockbuster IPO.
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Debenhams Group boss on the fight with Chinese rivals
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Dan Finley, Debenhams Group boss says the 'de minimis' loophole is harming UK businesses.
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ChatGPT Maker Goes Public
Tue 9 Jun 2026
The company behind the AI bot ChatGPT files to sell shares publicly.
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Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Microsoft UK&I boss Darren Hardman speaks to Wake Up to Money.
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The Festivals of Britain
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Sean hears how rising costs are creating an uncertain future for Britain's festivals.
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An Xclusive Offer
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Ordinary British investors will have the chance to buy shares in SpaceX before it lists.
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Benefit of the stout
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Anthropic is set to list on the stock market, and Wetherspoons adds an alternative stout.
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Bouncebackability
Mon 1 Jun 2026
Felicity Hannah speaks to a small business owner who has paid off their COVID loan.
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Sir Alec Reed
Tue 30 Dec 2025
James Reed reflects on the life of his father, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed Group
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington—Business of Sport
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 20 Aug 2025
A look into the world of the Premier League as the 2025-26 season kicks off
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 30 Jul 2025
A look into the world of Women's Football after the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 23 Jul 2025
A look at cycling as the final Tour de France on free-to-air TV is broadcast.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 2 Jul 2025
A look at the money behind Women's Euros and the fast growing world of Padel.
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Review of the Business Year
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Will Bain presents a review of the business year with some of our best interviews.
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Shein Slammed
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Sean Farrington hears what Superdry's Julian Dunkerton makes of the retailer Shein.
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Trials and Tribunals
Mon 16 Sep 2024
A media mogul, a football club and a social media giant all get hearings today.
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Does rail funding need a revamp?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Felicity Hannah finds out if the private sector should fund a new rail link.
