Wake Up To Money

David Hall, Managing Director of Brita UK, discusses budget pressures squeezing the British TV industry, alongside Judith McKenzie, Head of Downing Fund Managers, who sheds light on recruitment challenges in financial services. Yagita Bauer, from Time Clinic, shares her insights on merging wellness with beauty innovations amid market uncertainties. The conversation dives into the impact of trade tensions and national insurance changes on business operations, while exploring strategies for maintaining consumer confidence in the face of economic turbulence.

Join Laura Keir, Chief Executive of Protein Works, as she dives into the dynamic world of fast-growing businesses. She discusses navigating domestic growth against the backdrop of international tariffs, shedding light on strategies that have fueled her company's success. The conversation touches on the implications of upcoming tax changes and regulatory challenges that businesses face today. Amidst current events, Keir shares insights into how companies can adapt and thrive even during turbulent economic times.

Will Bain presents a review of the business year with some of our best interviews from 2024, featuring the biggest stories in money and business this year.

Sean Farrington sits down with Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton, who doesn't hold back on Shein. Plus The Friedkin Group has agreed a deal to buy Premier League club Everton.

What do a football club, a media mogul and a social media giant all have in common?Fresh from another victory, Manchester City faces the start of hearings into its 115 alleged financial fair play charges today - Sean Farrington finds out what's in play.An American court will hear arguments on whether the US government can ban the Chinese social media giant TikTok from the country.And the children of an ageing media mogul fight for their stake in his news empire - no, it's not a smash-hit TV drama, but a court case involving Rupert Murdoch that gets under way on Monday. We hear what it could mean for the future of News Corp.

Felicity Hannah finds out if the private sector should fund a new rail link. And, after the success of the first spacewalk, is the sky the limit when it comes to space tourism?

it’s just 8 weeks till the American Election and Trump and Harris go head to head in their first live TV debate. Plus the skills Olympics finally gets underway in Lyon, France.

Sean Farrington takes a look how Apple's latest gadgets will feature all things AI. Plus we find out why ASOS has been getting a lot of backlash online.

Will Bain looks at what has to change in construction following the Grenfell Inquiry.Elsewhere, the Chief Executive of Mountain Warehouse speaks about the company's latest acquisition and broader plans for US expansion, and live music's contribution to the UK economy topped £6bn for the first time last year.

Will Bain looks back at some of the highlights from Wake Up To Money in 2023. There's the story of the takeover of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft including an interview with the Microsoft President Brad Smith which made headlines around the world. Former England and Manchester United footballer Gary Neville explained why he's investing in property and the UK boss of Google Debbie Weinstein told us how AI is changing the world.