Wake Up to Money
BBC
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
BBC
Description:
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Language:
English
Episodes
02/05/2024
5/2/2024
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:51:55
It is in the clouds
5/1/2024
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:51:44
Importing a new regime
4/30/2024
As the new import Brexit rules come in Sean finds out what the impact is on business and will a salary cap work in football?
Duration:00:51:19
EVs: Watt are we waiting for?
4/29/2024
Sean Farrington speaks to the Managing Director of Peugeot, Linda Jackson, about the future of electric vehicles.
Duration:00:53:10
Questions and Answers
4/26/2024
Felicity Hannah looks at the world of job interviews and seeing questions beforehand.
Duration:00:52:41
Rail policy changing track?
4/25/2024
As Labour confirms intentions to bring rail back into public ownership, Will Bain checks to see what the industry thinks.
Duration:00:51:48
Childcare Staffing Shortage?
4/24/2024
The struggles for childcare continue as a new report suggests providers aren't ready to keep up with the government rollout. Sean Farrington speaks to a recruiter working in the sector.
First quarter results season is well under way, with eye-opening numbers from Spotify and Tesla.
And we hear about the battle for branding rights over Euro 2024 in the world of football sticker books.
Duration:00:52:45
Rising Water?
4/23/2024
The troubled Thames Water says it wants to raise bills by up to 44% to help fix its finances - but could this be too much for the regulator to swallow?
With a slowing Tesla reporting later, we find out if it really is a long and winding road to zero emissions vehicles in the UK.
And we hear from Manchester, where the premiere of one of the UK's biggest new concert venues has hit a bum note.
Duration:00:51:20
Green Shoots?
4/22/2024
Another Monday, another temperature check of the British economy - Sean Farrington hears a forecast that says it might not all be bad news for growth.
With the electric vehicle maker Tesla cutting prices again, we ask why it's having to and how it can afford it.
And as businesses tout their eco-credentials this Earth Day, how hard is it to actually make your business green?
Duration:00:51:57
As Iranian media reports explosions in Isfahan, Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news .
4/19/2024
State television in Iran has reported big explosions near an army base and airport in the central city of Isfahan. Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news
Duration:00:51:36
Royal Mail rejects bid
4/18/2024
Will Bain looks at why the owners of Royal Mail rejected a takeover bid. Plus, inflation is coming down but is that enough to see interest rate cuts?
Duration:00:51:08
Long-term sick, long-term problem
4/17/2024
Economic inactivity is on the rise and Sean Farrington looks at why this trend is growing. Plus it's just 100 days until the Paris Olympics, so how are businesses in Paris feeling?
Duration:00:52:06
Is AIM missing the mark?
4/16/2024
Sean Farrington finds out why there has been a sharp increase of companies leaving London’s junior market in the past year. Plus we take a closer look at the alcohol-free market.
Duration:00:52:32
Hotels check out
4/15/2024
Sean finds out why hotel insolvencies are on the rise. Plus, we hear from an analyst about what we can expect between Israel and Iran.
Duration:00:51:47
BoE braces for Bernanke
4/12/2024
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:51:18
Sunak's Sambas
4/11/2024
Will Bain finds out why Rishi Sunak has apologised for wearing Adidas Samba trainers. Plus, we hear why electric vehicle sales are tanking in Europe.
Duration:00:51:57
Are Things Getting Better?
4/10/2024
Sean Farrington finds out if Britain's cost-of-living crisis is getting better. Plus, we look at plans to cap ticket resale prices.
Duration:00:51:56
Eid Mubarak!
4/9/2024
Sean looks at the business behind Eid al-fitr, as Ramadan comes to an end. Plus, can the next chair of John Lewis turn the partnership's fortunes around?
Duration:00:53:04
Nail Biting Prices
4/8/2024
Sean Farrington finds out more as nail technicians unite to increase their prices. Plus, rail drivers at 16 rail companies start a fresh wave of strikes.
Duration:00:51:49
Ticked Off
4/5/2024
Will Bain looks at the return of blue ticks to thousands of users on X. Plus, the government sets out first steps to crack down on "rogue" energy brokers.
Duration:00:54:30