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A rate cut? Don't bank on it

Will Bain looks ahead to the Bank of England's interest rate decision at lunchtime. Plus, customers of FTX are set to get their money back - but is it enough?

05-09
53:12

Donerflation

Sean Farrington finds out why German politicians are calling for a doner kebab price cap. Plus, Disney shares fall despite turning a profit in streaming.

05-08
53:57

Aslef-t at the station?

Sean Farrington looks at what deal can be done between the Aslef union and rail operators, as more strikes hit the UK's railways.

05-07
51:13

All change in the West Midlands?

Will Bain finds out what Labour's shock win in the West Midlands means for business there. Plus, another week of rail disruption as train strikes and an overtime ban begin.

05-06
52:29

China props up Apple

Felicity Hannah has the latest as Apple announces its financial results. Plus, more bad news for Co-op Live as Take That move their residency to a rival arena.

05-03
52:10

02/05/2024

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

05-02
52:31

It is in the clouds

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

05-01
52:20

Importing a new regime

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?

04-30
52:00

EVs: Watt are we waiting for?

Sean Farrington speaks to the Managing Director of Peugeot, Linda Jackson, about the future of electric vehicles.

04-29
53:51

Questions and Answers

Felicity Hannah looks at the world of job interviews and seeing questions beforehand.

04-26
53:17

Rail policy changing track?

As Labour confirms intentions to bring rail back into public ownership, Will Bain checks to see what the industry thinks.

04-25
52:24

Childcare Staffing Shortage?

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.

04-24
53:21

Rising Water?

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.

04-23
51:56

Green Shoots?

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?

04-22
50:59

As Iranian media reports explosions in Isfahan, Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news .

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

04-19
52:12

Royal Mail rejects bid

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?

04-18
51:45

Long-term sick, long-term problem

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?

04-17
52:43

Is AIM missing the mark?

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.

04-16
53:09

Hotels check out

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.

04-15
52:23

BoE braces for Bernanke

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

04-12
51:55

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