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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Compo's coming
Today
Millions of drivers should receive billions of pounds in compensation this year.
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The age of the apprentice
Yesterday
Leanna Byrne hears about the extra cash the government will be spending on apprentices.
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All about Eva
Friday
Will Bain talks to Eva Longoria about what consolidation could mean for her industry.
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Saving investments?
Thursday
Sean Farrington has the latest as millions of pounds look set to be paid back by NS&I.
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Big Picture Fink-ing
Last Wednesday
Sean Farrington unpacks an interview with the world's largest asset manager
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Holding fire
Last Tuesday
Sean Farrington gets the latest on the Middle East and new measures for small businesses.
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Live from London, it's Monday morning ...
Last Monday
Will Bain gets the latest impacts at home of the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Cost of war
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Felicity Hannah learns how surging gas prices are impacting energy intensive businesses.
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Energy Under Fire
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Could attacks on energy export plants drive up oil and gas prices even further?
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Devolution Revolution?
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Will Rachel Reeves' proposals for regional funding make a difference?
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Cost of Driving Crisis?
Tue 17 Mar 2026
The cost of fixing potholes in England and Wales has risen to a record £18.6 billion.
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Oil in troubled waters
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Will Bain brings the latest on conflict in the Middle East and oil prices.
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Crude Awakenings
Fri 13 Mar 2026
The price of oil is on a rollercoaster - how long could the consequences last?
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Record release
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Sean Farrington hears about the IEA's release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves.
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Volat-oil
Tue 10 Mar 2026
Sean Farrington has the latest on market movements after a shift in the President's tone.
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Energy price surge
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Felicity Hannah hears how surging oil and gas prices could affect the global economy.
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Something to declare?
Fri 6 Mar 2026
Consultation on a customs loophole allowing goods to come into the UK duty-free ends.
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Keeping an eye on energy
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Sean Farrington gets the latest on how the US-Israeli war could impact UK energy costs.
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A subdued Spring Statement
Wed 4 Mar 2026
Sean Farrington examines how the US-Israeli war with Iran is affecting the UK economy.
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In dire Straits
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Sean Farrington examines how the US-Israeli war on Iran is impacting business.
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US launches Operation Epic Fury
Mon 2 Mar 2026
Will Bain gets all the reaction to the US-Israeli operation against Iran.
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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.



