Wake Up to Money Podcast
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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You're grounded
Today
An airline boss tells the BBC what's behind hundreds of UK flight cancellations.
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Hit the brakes
Monday
As JLR looks to cut jobs, a supplier tells us what this means for the UK's car industry.
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Weak Link in the (Food) Chain?
Friday
A new report suggests the UK food supply chain is not prepared for increasing risks.
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Price of the badge
Last Wednesday
Leanna Byrne looks at the billions of pounds spent in the latest football transfer window.
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Tern-ing point
Last Tuesday
Leanna Byrne has the latest as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO.
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Notting Time
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Theo Leggett hears from a business gearing up for Europe's largest street festival.
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Like, share, settle
Thu 27 Aug 2026
Theo Leggett explores the potential impacts of Meta's $18bn settlement.
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More than just 9 to 5
Wed 26 Aug 2026
We pay tribute to the talent and the business acumen of country star Dolly Parton.
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As good as gold?
Tue 25 Aug 2026
A jeweller tells us how he is adapting to fluctuating metal prices.
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Settling the tab?
Mon 24 Aug 2026
Will Bain gets reaction to a new independent review of hotels and pubs business rates.
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Moving the goalposts
Fri 21 Aug 2026
The Premier League is back, with a new set of rules on how clubs spend their money.
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What's behind the bond selloff?
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Sean Farrington finds out why the cost of government borrowing has hit fresh highs.
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Farming into the future
Tue 18 Aug 2026
Sean Farrington speaks to a farm tech company helping farmers to adapt to new realities.
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A summer of wildfires and drought
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Will Bain speaks to one man who's been helping his fellow farmers to protect their land.
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Highlights, no camera, action
Fri 14 Aug 2026
The blockbuster movies bringing UK cinemagoers back to the box office.
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Making the grade?
Thu 13 Aug 2026
Will Bain explores students' options as results land, from university to other routes.
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The Andy Burnham Interview
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to Wake Up to Money’s Felicity Hannah.
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Wake Up to Money: Andy Burnham
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to Wake Up to Money.
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Hot and Cold
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Will Bain hears how drought conditions are impacting wheat farmers and ice producers.
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Sir Alec Reed
Tue 30 Dec 2025
James Reed reflects on the life of his father, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed Group
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington—Business of Sport
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 20 Aug 2025
A look into the world of the Premier League as the 2025-26 season kicks off
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 30 Jul 2025
A look into the world of Women's Football after the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 23 Jul 2025
A look at cycling as the final Tour de France on free-to-air TV is broadcast.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 2 Jul 2025
A look at the money behind Women's Euros and the fast growing world of Padel.
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Review of the Business Year
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Will Bain presents a review of the business year with some of our best interviews.
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Shein Slammed
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Sean Farrington hears what Superdry's Julian Dunkerton makes of the retailer Shein.
