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Wake Up to Money
Hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live · EN
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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AI bites Apple
2d ago00:46:15Tap to summarizeFelicity Hannah finds out why Apple is putting up prices on some of its products, and how data centres - is putting pressure on the same components used in everyday devices.With record-breaking heatwaves leaving the nation sweltering this week, we speak with a family run central heating and plumbing business in Warwickshire on how this heatwave has impacted their business.And our Friday panel looks at the big topics of this week.
Transcribe →Back humans, tax robots.
3d ago00:51:26Tap to summarizeThe boss of one of Britain's largest and longest-established recruitment firms tells Sean Farrington that a radical overhaul of the tax system is needed to deal with the impact of AI on jobs.Elsewhere, he'll speak to the construction industry about the difficulties of working in a heatwave.Coffee shops can't sell iced coffee quick enough as Brits try to keep cool in the heat, we'll hear from an independent chain.And we'll also head to Miami beach to an Irish bar that's been hosting the Tartan Army.
Transcribe →Feeling the Heat
4d ago00:51:57Tap to summarizeSean Farrington has the latest as the UK braces for a heatwave. Elsewhere, the International Maritime Organisation announces an evacuation plan for 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf and Number 11 Downing Street looks set for a new occupant.
Transcribe →Where do we go from Keir?
5d ago00:36:41Tap to summarizeAfter another Prime Ministerial resignation, Sean Farrington hears how businesses are feeling. Elsewhere, Sean hears how the markets might react to a new leader and what the change could mean for the government's economic policy.
Transcribe →Brexit: Ten Years Later
6d ago00:52:03Tap to summarizeTen years since the Brexit referendum, Leanna Byrne hears how businesses have fared. Elsewhere, businesses react to political turmoil at the top of government.
Transcribe →Made in Makerfield
1w ago00:52:34Tap to summarizeWill Bain gets business reaction to the Makerfield by-election with his expert panel of guests. They'll also round up the week's business and economic news, including the interest rates decisions of the US Fed and the Bank of England. And he'll check in with the Tartan Army pipe band based in the US state of Rhode Island.
Transcribe →Art of the deal
1w ago00:50:01Tap to summarizeWe discuss what the US-Iran deal could mean for global trade with our experts. Elsewhere the boss of the company behind Cadbury tells us why we don't always choose the healthier option. And we hear from a British pub in Dallas after England's World Cup win.
Transcribe →They see me scrollin', they hatin'
2w ago00:52:17Tap to summarizeWill Bain looks at Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media - and what it means for children, parents and Big Tech.Oil prices have been falling at the prospect of a truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but when will these price changes be felt at the pump? We catch up with one forecourt manager.And Scotland's fans have charmed the city of Boston in the US - but nearby city of Providence is hosting thousands of Scots who look for a cheaper alternative to the big city. We head to Providence to find out what's going on.
Transcribe →Strait-ening out?
2w ago00:51:35Tap to summarizeFelicity Hannah has the latest as a deal for the reopening of Hormuz is announced.Elsewhere, the Government looks at further watering down its zero emission vehicle mandate; and Scotland basks in an opening World Cup win.
Transcribe →Blast off for SpaceX?
2w ago00:52:10Tap to summarizeFelicity Hannah looks ahead as SpaceX prepares to go public for the first time, with Elon Musk seeking a trillion-dollar valuation.Our Friday panel reflects on the dominance of artificial intelligence at this week's London Tech Week, along with the big business stories of this week - and next.And Parkrunners across the world prepare to mark a milestone, as Parkrun celebrates its one millionth event. We speak to its CEO.
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