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Wake Up to Money

Wake Up to Money

Hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live

Episodes

75

Latest episode

Nov 2026

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EN

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News from the world of business and finance.

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November 13, 202653 min

Nvidia's Huangover

The shock from the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has rattled US stock makets and sent waves throughout the global economy. What's next for the the AI industry's biggest player and for the wider sector? Our regular weekly panel dig into the reasons behind the UK's surprisingly resilient economy. And, why next week's Grand Theft Auto release is already overwhelming the internet - and possibly your own computer.

November 12, 202652 min

The Jensen Huang affairs

Will Bain hears about more trouble for Nvidia's veteran CEO. Elsewhere, the UK's GDP figures are released for the third quarter, the future of Poundland remains on a knife edge, and it's a good day for some in the glass trade.

November 11, 202652 min

Every neocloud

As AI dominates the news, Will Bain hears more on Anthropic, Nvidia, and the neoclouds. Elsewhere, will the government reduce the ZEV mandate for car manufacturers? And Will hears from a company allowing tenants to report their rent payments to help build their credit scores.

November 10, 202652 min

The chips are down

After Nvidia shares drop, Will Bain hears what the impact of its CEO's affair might be. Elsewhere, Will speaks to the CEO of StubHub about ticket reselling. And as the winner of the Booker Prize for fiction is announced, could it be a boon for booksellers?

November 9, 202652 min

Jobs on the Line

The boss of one of the world's biggest travel companies is warning those high jet fuel prices are already impacting demand for foreign holidays - Will Bain hears more from the Booking.com boss Glenn Fogel this morning We also ask, are influencers ruining tourism? We hear from a Dutch wine shop that thinks they might be...

November 6, 202652 min

Rout of the blue?

We'll pick through all the big news of the week with my regular panel - this week: the US Midterms saw a 'blue wave' as voters gave their verdict on President Trump's administration so far. In the markets, over $2.3 TRILLION was wiped off the value of some of the worlds biggest companies. Back home, the Bank of England raised interest rates to 4% - we'll take a look at some of the reasons why, and what could happen next. Elsewhere, dozens of flights across Europe have been subject to hoax bomb threats, we'll get the latest and ask what it might mean for an already-struggling airline industry. AND, as millions of Hindus around the world prepare to celebrate Diwali this weekend, we'll hear from a long-established clothing business in Leicester's 'Golden Mile'.

November 5, 202652 min

Taking an interest in Rates

Felicity Hannah previews the Bank of England's decision on Interest Rates due today And we'll look into the role played by a growing anti-datacentre movement in the US Midterm elections and what could happen to infrastructure here. Elsewhere, design platforms Canva and Squarespace make cuts because of AI - we'll dig into how this is impacting graphic designers.

November 4, 202653 min

Midterms and Markets

Will Bain has the latest results and reaction to US midterm elections, which could reshape the balance of power in Washington. We're joined by an expert panel of guests from across the States and also here in the UK who can explain what's important for voters, and why these elections matter for us in Britain. Plus, hanging in the balance is the future of British retailer Poundland - we hear from one of the store's founders about where it could be headed.

November 3, 202653 min

How'd you like them Apples?

After fridges across Europe are hacked, Will Bain asks whether our tech is safe. In the USA, it is the day of crucial midterm elections that could define the second half of Donald Trump's second term as President. And as Apple beats expectations in its first set of results since John Ternus replaced Tim Cook as CEO, Will asks whether the company's AI strategy is paying off.

November 2, 202652 min

Broadband woes

Virgin Media O2 is set to announce plans to cut thousands of jobs. Across the pond, the US midterm elections are one day away. And who was your favourite signing on Championship Manager back in the day? Now known as Football Manager, Will Bain hears from one of the main people behind the cult video game.

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