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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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Mythos vs Reality

Mythos vs Reality

2026-04-1554:18

Sean Farrington analyses the potential impacts of Anthropic's new AI engine, which the company says can expose vulnerabilities in every operating system and web browser.Plus - what's in store for the UK video gaming industry as its leaders gather this week for London Games Festival?
Trouble in the Strait

Trouble in the Strait

2026-04-1453:49

Sean Farrington get the latest following the US blockade of Iran's Ports. We bring you the legal reaction to the US and Iranian operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a Gulf-based business owner tells us how the conflict is affecting there chain of pubs and cafés in the region.Elsewhere we gets the Trade body reaction to the EU's new Entry-Exit System became fully operational on Friday. And hears from one company who are putting specialist artificial intelligence robots into its boardroom.
Strait talk

Strait talk

2026-04-1352:44

Will Bain hears the latest on the war in the Middle East, its impact on UK households, the British steel industry, and farmers. Elsewhere, a ban on Premier League football clubs featuring gambling companies as their main shirt sponsors begins next season.
Oil in troubled waters

Oil in troubled waters

2026-04-1052:00

With attacks on Lebanon signalling peace in the Middle East is yet to be guaranteed, Sean Farrington will be discussing what it all means for the economy at home and abroad. In Ireland, anger at fuel prices rises has turned into blockades of depots and roads. We'll be hearing from an industry boss about what's at the heart of the protests. And why sneaking out of the office to watch the cricket no longer means dodging work. We'll be finding out all about the cricket stadium that doubles as a co-working space.
The Shipping Forecast

The Shipping Forecast

2026-04-0953:06

A tentative two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has seen global oil and gas prices cool, but how easy will it be to convince shipping companies the Strait of Hormuz is now safe to navigate? Sean Farrington investigates. The conflict has also sparked an interest in electric vehicles in the UK. The boss of the country's biggest car sales platform tells us why Chinese EV manufacturers could be the biggest beneficiaries. And, running a Marathon is quite a feat. But that's not enough for the boss of London's big race. He tells us why they're expanding abroad.
Middle East Ceasefire

Middle East Ceasefire

2026-04-0853:14

Sean Farrington looks at the impact of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Plus, what could the takeover of Universal Music Group mean for the music industry?
Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

2026-04-0752:25

Sean Farrington gets the latest analysis as the US deadline for Iran to make a deal approaches. We’ll also explore how the ongoing war is affecting one company’s ambitions to expand in the Middle East.Elsewhere, we’ll have insight into the latest six-day strike by resident doctors in England, which begins today, and the potential impact on patients.And as spring arrives, we hear from a farmer offering the public the chance to pick their own tulips.
Sean Farrington brings all the reaction to Presidents Trump's Iran address while back at home, we look ahead to the Prime Minister hosting a meeting of 35 countries to work of getting the Strait of Hormuz fully open.Elsewhere, we'll hear how the government's new rules on subscription services will affect customers and the companies that offer them.And with Easter just round the corner, we couldn't resist a visit to Cadbury's - we'll hear from some of those making our Easter Eggs.
As tech giant Apple celebrates its 50th birthday, we hear from the man behind the "i" in iPhone. Sean Farrington also brings the latest on oil prices, and we hear from the Chancellor about what kind of help the government might announce for those facing higher bills.
Compo's coming

Compo's coming

2026-03-3154:26

Millions of drivers should receive billions of pounds in compensation this year. We hear from the law firm that took one of the first misselling cases to the Supreme Court. With prices for aluminium hitting a four-year high because of the war in Iran, we also check in with the UK's only primary aluminium smelter. And we're joined by the boss of a renewable energy technology company about how the rise in oil prices is driving customers to their door.
Leanna Byrne hears about the extra cash the government will be spending on apprentices.Elsewhere, she'll talk to a Middle East expert on the latest from Iran ahead of the Prime Minister hosting industry leaders from the world of shipping, energy, finance and insurance for an emergency meeting at Downing Street.And she'll hear from a tourism body about whether recent tensions in the Middle East are making people rethink about travelling abroad and having a staycation instead.
All about Eva

All about Eva

2026-03-2752:16

Will Bain talks to Eva Longoria about what consolidation could mean for the entertainment industry. The expert panel discusses the picture for UK growth and we get a closer look at what the future could hold for NS&I customers.
Saving investments?

Saving investments?

2026-03-2627:19

Sean Farrington has the latest as millions of pounds look set to be paid back by NS&I. Plus, we hear from the British Chamber of Commerce as it urges businesses "not to retreat" in light of the conflict in the Middle East.
Big Picture Fink-ing

Big Picture Fink-ing

2026-03-2553:15

Sean Farrington unpacks the biggest themes from this week’s Big Boss Interview with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. He also delves into the latest developments in the US–Israel conflict involving Iran, and rounds up the day’s key market news.
Holding fire

Holding fire

2026-03-2452:30

Sean Farrington gets the latest updates on the US- Middle East. Closer to home, he takes a look at the latest government measures aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses. Plus he sits down with a Grammy-winning songwriter that reinvents some of the world's biggest tracks.
Will Bain looks at how the US–Israel conflict with Iran is affecting people at home. He examines the latest movements in the energy markets and assesses what rising fuel prices mean for hauliers. We also hear from a media analyst on the reaction to the UK version of Saturday Night Live.
Cost of war

Cost of war

2026-03-2054:08

Felicity Hannah learns how surging gas prices are impacting energy intensive businesses in the wake of the US-Israel war with Iran. In the wake of a big week for the UK economy we are joined by the Friday panel to discuss the weeks events. And as millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr we'll speak to a business owner behind a London markets celebration of the end of Ramadan.
Energy Under Fire

Energy Under Fire

2026-03-1954:06

The world's biggest facility for producing liquified natural gas in Qatar has been hit by Iranian strikes - Sean Farrington looks at how much it could drive up oil and gas prices.The government launches its strategy for the UK steel industry today - one producer in Cardiff tells Wake Up to Money how it looks from their perspective.And could ube, a sweet purple yam popular in the Philippines, be the biggest viral food craze since matcha?
Devolution Revolution?

Devolution Revolution?

2026-03-1853:43

The country's regional leaders could get a bigger say over what to do with money from central government - Sean Farrington hears what that and some new funding could do for parts of Britain outside London.The meningitis outbreak in Kent has seen pharmacies overwhelmed with demand for vaccines and advice, according to the National Pharmacies Association. Its boss speaks to Wake Up to Money.And as Disney's twice-chief executive Bob Iger makes way for a new successor, we'll find out what that could mean for the global entertainment company.
The cost of fixing potholes in England and Wales has risen to a record £18.6 billion - Sean Farrington hears from a mechanic who's seeing the damage to cars by bad roads.The latest on Iran as we get it.And sales of suits and ties are up on the year at the retailer John Lewis - has the casualness of the pandemic come to an end?
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Comments (17)

Graham Nichols

Every question w as "A really great question" according to the interviewee. I soon filled up my Bingo card

May 15th
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Zhenhui Lyu

Good show

Sep 29th
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Jonny P

Thanks guys for a great listen to start my day. Saves me reading the broadsheets! Most informative and useful, please keep up the good work 👍

Jan 7th
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Ruby Hecate Nicholls

Error playing this episode

Nov 13th
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kWide Vidsb

people shouldn't drink cow's milk in a first place

Apr 7th
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Liam Flow

omg the background hum of the factory super annoying and distracting

Mar 4th
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Mic R

A great pod which is informative and educational as well

Dec 31st
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H Tse

I think you have to remember during the referendum campaign, any mention of trading issues after brexit was bashed down with the word ' scaremongering', this ultimately impacted how trading issues were communicated to businesses.....it is interesting to see 'scaremongering' isn't used by politicians as much now as some of those previous concerns has become reality.

Dec 10th
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Andy White

whats with the new gingle in the middle of some one talking poor editing and its really annoying. get rid please .

Nov 28th
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Andy White

why does podcast take so long to download each day i get in my car at 6.30am and that days is still not available to listen to so I am always a day behind.

Oct 24th
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eric whitfield

I agree with Andy. For the last week we have been given a podcast less than 30 minutes from the previous 40+ minutes. We now get stupidly loud sound effects and a new icon. Is this an improvement? No way.

Oct 4th
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Andy White

shows are getting shorter every day used to be a 40+ min shiw now 28 min cut backs shocking.

Oct 4th
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Andy White

why do this team who can e so good have so little imagination or is it like thomas cook the bosses who say what goes and the big brother bbc not an independant view.

Sep 24th
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Andy White

omg another day of thomas cook rubbish , there more new in the business world .

Sep 24th
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Andy White

what a rubbish show all about thomas cook its a money programme about all subjects of money not just one dinosaur company who failed to change.

Sep 23rd
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Francesco Maugeri

Matteo Salvini is NOT italy's first prime minister (thank god)

May 29th
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Canon Yau

Love this show, so informative

Jan 23rd
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