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Wake Up to Money

Wake Up to Money

Hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live

Episodes

76

Latest episode

Sep 2026

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EN

About the show

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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September 11, 202653 min

9/11: 25 years on

Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the attacks on September 11th 2001. Elsewhere, his expert panel will discuss the weeks biggest business stories, including the price of oil, which continues to rise after renewed attacks on Middle East shipping/ And the retail giant Primark says now is the time to open an online shop after decades of being high-street only we hear from a former company insider on why now?

September 10, 202651 min

Tourist trap?

Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.

September 9, 202653 min

You're grounded

After hundreds of UK flights were cancelled yesterday, an airline boss tells the BBC what's behind the disruption. Food prices will rise sharply by the end of the year according to a new report - and we hear how British farmers think we can boost our food security. LIV Golf, the challenger golf tour backed by Saudi investment, has now filed for bankruptcy - we find out why.

September 8, 202653 min

Chips and beans

A computer chip execs tells us how AI could help us find a cure for cancer. We hear from our experts about how the Chinese car market is hitting British manufacturers like JLR. And with a new foldable iPhone on the horizon, we find out whether this handset will actually break the mould.

September 7, 202652 min

Hit the brakes

As Jaguar Land Rover looks to cut jobs, we hear from a supplier about what this means for the UK's car industry. Meanwhile, one of the UK's largest energy providers tells us what he thinks the controversial Jackdaw gas field will - or won't - do for our energy bills. And as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display to the public this week - we'll hear from a tour operator who's managed to get his hands on some tickets.

September 4, 202652 min

Weak Link in the (Food) Chain?

The UK's food supply chain is ill-prepared for the increasing number and severity of risks it faces, according to a new report by the National Audit Office. Felicity Hannah speaks to the Cold Chain Federation's Phil Pluck on how industry is attempting to make itself more resilient. Our panel of experts looks back at a week that saw the Governor of the Bank of England warn of the dangers of AI, a global bond sell-off and the return of MPs to Parliament with a new prime minister. And, we hear from the owner of the Manchester Storm ice hockey team on the growing popularity of the sport in the UK, signified by the team's move to an arena venue this season.

September 3, 202651 min

Steely Plan?

Andy Burnham addresses the state of British steel in his first PMQs, and Sean speaks with the CEO of one of the world's biggest technology companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Elsewhere, Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has single-handedly doubled the shirt sales for a football club in the Welsh town of Cwmbran.

September 2, 202651 min

Price of the badge

As the football transfer window in England and Wales closes, Leanna Byrne looks at the billions of pounds spent. Japanese long-term borrowing costs hit a 30-year high amid a global bond sell-off. And we look at what new rules on school uniform could mean for the high street.

September 1, 202652 min

Tern-ing point

Leanna Byrne has the latest as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO. Elsewhere, Parliament returns today. As the new Prime Minister and Chancellor get closer to delivering their first budget, we'll hear what a couple of key sectors will be looking out for. Fast fashion giant launches its shares on the Hong Stock Exchange. And it's not just politicians returning to the workplace, as many of us hunker back down after the summer, we take a look at how to get into the mentality to make the most of it.

August 28, 202652 min

Notting Time

Theo Leggett hears from a business gearing up for Europe's largest street festival. Meanwhile,100 tech companies pen an open letter warning calling on businesses and governments around the world to take urgent action improve their defences against AI hacking. Our panel also looks ahead to a key speech from the new Chair of the Federal Reserve and we hear all about the viral, bite-sized desert, mochi ice cream.

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