Wake Up to Money
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Latest episodes
Jun 27, 2025 • 52min
The industrial strategies and schemes
Felicity Hannah explores a new energy scheme to help reduce energy bills for manufactures. Also, why is being single is so expensive? Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Jun 26, 2025 • 53min
Defence Spending
Felicity Hannah looks at what NATO spending pledges mean for the UK sector and looks ahead to the government's trade strategy. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Jun 25, 2025 • 53min
Industry and Innovation
Sean Farrington talks industrial strategy and innovation with a Midlands-based toy company who've just had a major investment boost. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Jun 24, 2025 • 54min
Sir Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, discusses the government's new industrial strategy, emphasizing its importance for economic growth. Colleen Jackson, CEO of Cloud9 Insight, shares insights on the interplay between business and political events, stressing the need for stability to encourage investment. Declan Allen, MD of Hariba Myra, reflects on hosting the Prime Minister and the implications of recent announcements. The conversation touches on geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and the broader economic landscape, showcasing the challenges and opportunities facing businesses.
Jun 23, 2025 • 53min
What now: after US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities?
Sean Farrington has the latest developments between the US, Israel and Iran, including the potential implications on the price of oil if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the programme, a panel of experts from the world of business react to the Industrial Strategy, does it go far enough?
Jun 20, 2025 • 53min
Strategic thinking
Felicity Hannah looks at the government's infrastructure strategy and rounds up the week's business news with her panel of experts. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Jun 19, 2025 • 52min
What's in the Infrastructure Strategy?
The government is expected to publish it's 10 year, £700bn Infrastructure Strategy today - what can we expect?
Jun 18, 2025 • 53min
HS2 Delayed (again)
The government is set to delay the opening of HS2 without saying for how long. Sean Farrington looks at what this means for the UK rail network.
Jun 17, 2025 • 54min
Let's make a deal
Sean Farrington has the latest as the UK and US sign their tariff deal at the G7 Summit. Plus, how will AI affect the future of work?
Jun 16, 2025 • 53min
Israel-Iran war leads to spike in energy prices
Four days after Israel launched an attack on Iran, the two countries keep exchanging blows. Oil prices jumped as tensions rise in the Middle East. We also hear the latest on the search for the causes of the Air India 787 crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.And some Manchester City fans are taking legal action against the club over a new season-ticket policy they claim is discriminatory under the Equality Act.
