Wake Up to Money Episodes Episode guide
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New year, same economy
Leanna Byrne looks at what 2026 will bring for the UK economy and London's markets.
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Eurotrashed?
Festive disruption on the Eurostar - what impact is it having?
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Tension on the Chain
It's crunch time for Jaguar Land Rover's suppliers, months after August's cyberattack.
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Sir Alec Reed Remembered
The founder of one of the UK's biggest private businesses, remembered by his son James.
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Last Orders
After a tricky year for many pub and restaurant owners, could 2026 be different?
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Tax relief and Christmas peak
We gauge reaction to the u-turn on the inheritance tax hike on farms & business assets.
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Defence delays
Following a delay to the Defence Investment Plan, what does the lack of certainty mean?
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Room at the Inn?
Will Bain finds out how Christmas is shaping up for the hospitality business.
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Better Rate Than Never?
Inflation appears to be easing, and the Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%.
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Santa tightens his belt
Sean Farrington looks ahead to the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision.
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Test Target Trouble
Sean Farrington looks at the long wait for a driving test in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Crypto concerns
Sean Farrington takes a look at the financial regulator's plans for cryptocurrencies.
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Flu season
Felicity Hannah hears how businesses can manage their staff during the flu outbreak.
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Melting Point
Felicity Hannah hears from the CEO of the Magnum Ice Cream Company.
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Golden Tickets
Sean Farrington looks at the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates.
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Cocoa Hops
Sean Farrington looks at the rising business rates bills that could hit pubs.
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Going hostile
Sean Farrington looks at Paramount's hostile bid, as the Warner Brothers battle heats up.
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Netflix & Bill
Will Bain discusses the Employment Rights Bill as it heads back to the Commons.
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Books, shelves & elves
Felicity Hannah hears from the boss of Waterstones and an update from Tunbridge Wells
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Wake Up to Cricket
Sean Farrington hears about the business of cricket as the 2nd Ashes Test match begins.
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Cloudy with a chance of growth?
Sean Farrington on the OECD’s UK growth upgrade and unemployment warning.
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Office for Bodged Responsibility
Sean Farrington asks what Richard Hughes’ OBR exit means for the budget watchdog.
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Reeves' headroom headache
Will Bain asks if Rachel Reeves misled voters over UK finances and what happens next.
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Too many rights make a wrong?
Why has the Government made a sudden U turn on one of its key employment-rights pledges?
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Bad Day At The Office (for Budget Responsibility)
Wake Up to Money unpicks the biggest Budget announcements (despite the OBR mishap).
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Budget Day 2025
Sean Farrington hears from businesses, individuals and listeners on the Autumn Budget.
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Employment Rights and Wrongs
Sean Farrington takes a look at Cash ISAs and tax free savings ahead of the budget.
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The biggest week of the year?
Two sleeps until Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, Will Bain looks at what could be in it
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Unpicking the COVID enquiry
Will Bain hears from analysts and businesses on the latest report from the Covid inquiry.
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Nvidia keeps climbing
The world's biggest company, Nvidia, reports record financial results.