Wake Up to Money

Toilet roll, butter and ketchup are more expensive in the UK compared with some of our biggest European neighbours, new research by Circana commissioned by the BBC suggests. Felicity Hannah looks at the possible reasons as to why. The government has launched a consultation into regulation of umbrella companies, which employ 500,000 people in the UK. What needs to be done to prevent abuses of tax regimes and employment rights? Plus, our Friday panel of the best and brightest from the worlds of economics, investments, and business returns to go over the biggest stories of the week.

New research suggests UK grocers are pricier than European ones, Felicity Hannah asks why.

The UK is to host the first global summit on AI safety bringing together key countries, companies and researchers to agree how to mitigate risks from the technology.

UK to host first ever global AI safety summit.

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have agreed to merge with Saudi Arabian-backed circuit LIV Golf in a deal that ends the acrimonious split in the game. Also on the show Sean talks Crypto and the CBI wins a key confidence vote over its future.

PGA Tour and LIV Golf in shock merger.

News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

News and insight from the business world.

News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

A new start for the CBI? The business organisation faces a vote by members on change.

Felicity Hannah hears from Fiat's UK boss on its plan to get more EVs on the road. Plus, is it the end of the working lunch?

Sean gets the latest as Congress votes on whether or not to increase the US' debt ceiling. Plus, businesses in the UK struggle to pay back COVID bounceback loans.

Sean looks at what the UK's first post-Brexit trade deal means for business. Plus, hundreds of mortgage deals are pulled as one bank warns inflation will remain higher for longer.

Felicity Hannah looks at what the sunny Bank Holiday weekend meant for business. Plus, as Succession comes to an end, what's it actually like to run a famlly business?

News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Has the UK beaten Spain in a bid for huge investment in its car industry? JLR owners Tata could be set to put pen to paper on a deal to bring a huge gigafactory to Somerset. Felicity Hannah will also be talking 'sticky' inflation with a jam maker and, OFGEM's energy price cap is set to drop - but will our bills?

Inflation is finally expected to start dropping - but where will it stop? We'll also hear how some of the countries biggest retailers are performing during the cost of living squeeze. Plus some good news from the IMF who now don't think Britain will go into recession...but does it really feel like that for you?

An economic adviser to the Chancellor tells us 'lenient' immigration rules could boost the UK growth. Sean Farrington speaks to Andy Haldane the former Chief Economist at the Bank of England about getting investment into the UK and plugging staff shortages. Meta is still smarting from that record fine, we're speaking to Facebook's former Director of Policy in Europe. And how do you cope with chronic pain in the workplace and should companies be more aware? We'll be finding out.

Has the shine worn off for Manchester City as it brings home more silverware whilst fighting charges of financial rule breaking? Sean Farrington will be speaking to a former executive at the club. We'll also be talking the latest on the US debt ceiling and just how much the Chelsea Flower show rakes in.

Felicity Hannah looks at how the UK's £1bn semiconductor strategy will impact the industry - and asks about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence, as BT announces thousands of job cuts. Plus, we hear why Nintendo's new instalment of Zelda is breaking video game sales records.