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Wake Up To Money

Wake Up To Money

BBC Radio 5 Live Business 75 sassa USA 2026-05-04 1 cirewa
The latest from the world of business and money.
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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...
2026-05-05
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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.
2026-05-04
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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 f...
2026-05-01
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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 overnigh...
2026-04-30
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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 fr...
2026-04-29
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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 Ex...
2026-04-28
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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...
2026-04-27
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Going down & Going under?
Warner Brothers Discovery takeover by Paramount has been given the green light by shareholders, we get a regulators reaction. Elsewhere we take a look into the finances of Leicester City after their r...
2026-04-24
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Pret Sounds
Sean Farrington hears from the CEO of Pret a Manger amidst rising cost pressures. Meanwhile, Asian economies are on the front line of the energy crisis, and there's the next instalment of Wake Up To M...
2026-04-23
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Federal reservations
Sean Farrington gets the latest on Kevin Warsh's rocky path to the top of the Fed. Elsewhere, we ask if sustainable fuel could solve a future jet fuel crisis for airlines. And 50 days until the first ...
2026-04-22
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Picking a new Apple
Sean Farrington looks back at Tim Cook's legacy as he plans to step down as Apple's boss after fifteen years. We also hear from petrol forecourts who have seen an uptick in customers driving off witho...
2026-04-21
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Food for thought
Food price inflation could become 'uncontrollable', according to the industry responsible for delivering our chilled and frozen produce. And why breaking the link between wholesale gas and electricit...
2026-04-20
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Pint pressure
Felicity Hannah asks whether CO2 shortages could lead to a pint shortage. The boss of a brewery joins our Friday panel to discuss that, along with the Chancellor’s interview with our Economics Editor....
2026-04-17
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LIV - or let die?
Sean Farrington discusses reports that LIV Golf is on the verge of collapse. The breakaway tour - heavily backed by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund - split the game in two when it launched in 202...
2026-04-16
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Mythos vs Reality
Sean Farrington analyses the potential impacts of Anthropic's new AI engine, which the company says can expose vulnerabilities in every operating system and web browser. Plus - what's in store for th...
2026-04-15
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Trouble in the Strait
Sean Farrington get the latest following the US blockade of Iran's Ports. We bring you the legal reaction to the US and Iranian operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a Gulf-based business owner te...
2026-04-14
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Strait talk
Will Bain hears the latest on the war in the Middle East, its impact on UK households, the British steel industry, and farmers. Elsewhere, a ban on Premier League football clubs featuring gambling com...
2026-04-13
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Oil in troubled waters
With attacks on Lebanon signalling peace in the Middle East is yet to be guaranteed, Sean Farrington will be discussing what it all means for the economy at home and abroad. In Ireland, anger at fuel ...
2026-04-10
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The Shipping Forecast
A tentative two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has seen global oil and gas prices cool, but how easy will it be to convince shipping companies the Strait of Hormuz is now safe to navigate? Sean Far...
2026-04-09
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Middle East Ceasefire
Sean Farrington looks at the impact of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Plus, what could the takeover of Universal Music Group mean for the music industry?
2026-04-08
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