
Wake Up To Money
BBC
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
BBC
Description:
News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Language:
English
Episodes
Meeting in the Middle East
5/14/2025
US President Donald Trump signs an arms deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. What does this mean for the region? And one of the UK's biggest retailers tells the BBC they wear trainers to meetings. Comfy or too casual?
Duration:00:52:51
Trade war ceasefire
5/13/2025
Trump reaches a deal with China and the markets breathe a sigh of relief. Will it last? Plus, Sean Farrington speaks to a movie industry player about this year's Cannes festival.
Duration:00:52:49
Care visa clampdown
5/12/2025
Sean Farrington hears from a care home owner what a visa ban will mean to his company. And the latest from the China-US trade talks. Will it be back to business as usual?
Duration:00:51:23
Art of the Deal
5/9/2025
The UK and US have agreed on a major new trade deal with tariffs slashed on steel, aluminium and cars. And a new era begins at Reading FC as the club gets a new leader.
Duration:00:53:23
Interesting times
5/8/2025
Will Bain reacts to The Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold in the US. We also look into why Energy giant Orsted has discontinued plans to continue working on one of the UK’s largest offshore windfarms in the North East. And we meet the manager of one pub selling off VE Day Pints for just 7p - the equivalent of what they'd have cost 80 years ago.
Duration:00:52:43
Billionaire Buffett
5/7/2025
Sean Farrington's joined by the founder & chief exec of Fundsmith to talk Warren Buffet. And after India agrees a trade agreement with the UK we find out just what that means. Plus - has Marks lost its 'Spark'?! More than two weeks after that major cyber attack Wake Up To Money looks at what that means for the brand's reputation.
Duration:00:53:23
Movie madness?
5/6/2025
Sean Farrington looks into what impact Trump's latest tariff announcement could have. And after OpenAI ditches its plan to convert to a for-profit business, Wake Up To Money digs into the reason behind that decision. We also hear from one UK business on why they won't be using AI in their workplace - and why.
Duration:00:52:18
Skype's sunset
5/5/2025
As Microsoft shuts down Skype, Sean Farrington reflects on the internet calling service. And we hear all about Saudi Arabia's involvement in boxing. Plus, following Warren Buffett's announcement that he'll retire as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, Wake Up To Money gets the thoughts of former Unilever boss Paul Polman.
Duration:00:53:29
Working late
5/2/2025
Felicity Hannah dissects the week in business with her regular Friday panel and chats to a 93-year-old shop worker. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:53:21
Shipping out
5/1/2025
Will Bain looks at the US economy and asks how tariffs are affecting American ports. Plus, we hear from a Marks and Spencer supplier. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:52:36
Bringing up a ton
4/30/2025
Sean Farrington gets the latest from the US as President Trump passes 100 days in office. We look at M&S and ask whether cash is king? Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:53:07
Spaniard in the works
4/29/2025
Sean Farrington has the latest on widespread blackouts on the continent.
Elsewhere, Indian and UK trade talks are set to continue today; and we hear from a restaurant about dealing with a delivery culture.
Duration:00:52:07
Talking trade
4/28/2025
Sean Farrington has the latest on the UK's chances of securing a trade deal in the US. Also, he hears what Canadian businesses are hoping for from the winner of the country's general election. Plus, Liverpool have won the Premier League. What does securing the title mean for a club's finances?
Duration:00:52:04
Artificially Speaking
4/25/2025
Felicity Hannah chats to Google's EMEA President about the future of AI and the Friday panel takes on the week's business news. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Duration:00:52:05
Rock 'N' Roll Scam
4/24/2025
Will Bain breaks down the increase in Oasis ticket scams ahead of their latest gig this summer. And a new vote on tourist tax in Liverpool could raise hotel prices for visitors.
Duration:00:51:28
Smells Like Money
4/23/2025
Will Bain talks to Wild deodorant's co-founder after its multi-million pound Unilever deal. Plus we have Tesla's latest results and hear how YouTube is celebrating 20 years
Duration:00:52:23
Francis, Faith And Finance
4/22/2025
We reflect on the economic legacy of Pope Francis, who has passed away aged 88. And over 700 schools in England launch a free breakfast club in a move to help families save.
Duration:00:23:00
All Included
4/21/2025
Will Bain looks at how the all-inclusive holiday has became a British favourite. And with tariff talks rattling the markets, what does it mean for US tourism?
Duration:00:22:38
Payslip Britain
4/18/2025
Felicity Hannah hears what it's like to go to work in the UK and what's changing. And since it's Easter we delve into why your chocolate treats seem pricier this year.
Duration:00:22:33
Back to Petroleum
4/17/2025
Some investors push back on BP's plans to water down green targets. Will Bain has more.
Elsewhere, businesses try to navigate the twists and turns of a trade war. We also hear from the boss of seaside resort chain Butlin's.
Duration:00:52:16