Wake Up to Money Podcast
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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Marked absent
Friday
Felicity Hannah looks at how AI tools are putting school photography businesses at risk.
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Full tank? Empty bank
Thursday
Sean Farrington takes a look at how energy costs are feeding through to the economy.
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Speeches & breaches
Wednesday
Sean Farrington delves into the detail of the Prime Minister's party conference address.
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Gridlocked?
Last Tuesday
The PM launches a plan with the aim of helping businesses connect to the grid faster.
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Avanti West Toast
Last Monday
Will Bain hears what the nationalisation of Avanti West Coast will mean for the railways.
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Splitting the fuel bill?
Fri 25 Sep 2026
What could a ban on US exports of diesel mean for the UK economy?
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Grape Expectations
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Sean Farrington breaks down what’s at stake when Presidents Trump and Xi meet.
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Shutdowns and shortages
Wed 23 Sep 2026
Sean Farrington explores the potential impacts of an industrial giant's production pause.
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Flights and heights
Tue 22 Sep 2026
Sean Farrington looks into the latest technical problem causing disruptions to UK flights.
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Fashionably Rate
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Felicity Hannah picks through a big week for interest rates, fuel prices and AI.
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Taking A Hike
Thu 17 Sep 2026
As the US central bank hikes interest rates, what next for the Bank of England later?
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AI on the sly?
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Sean Farrington gets the latest on Nissan's new EV that'll be built in Sunderland.
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The King and AI
Tue 15 Sep 2026
King Charles prepares to host AI leaders - will he be able to broker a slowdown?
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There's money in the bank?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Would a windfall tax on banks help cure Britain's financial ills?
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9/11: 25 years on
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the 9/11 attacks.
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Tourist trap?
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes.
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You're grounded
Wed 9 Sep 2026
An airline boss tells the BBC what's behind hundreds of UK flight cancellations.
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Hit the brakes
Mon 7 Sep 2026
As JLR looks to cut jobs, a supplier tells us what this means for the UK's car industry.
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The Andy Burnham Interview
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to Wake Up to Money’s Felicity Hannah.
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Sir Alec Reed
Tue 30 Dec 2025
James Reed reflects on the life of his father, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed Group
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington—Business of Sport
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 20 Aug 2025
A look into the world of the Premier League as the 2025-26 season kicks off
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 30 Jul 2025
A look into the world of Women's Football after the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 23 Jul 2025
A look at cycling as the final Tour de France on free-to-air TV is broadcast.
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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington
Wed 2 Jul 2025
A look at the money behind Women's Euros and the fast growing world of Padel.
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Review of the Business Year
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Will Bain presents a review of the business year with some of our best interviews.
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Shein Slammed
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Sean Farrington hears what Superdry's Julian Dunkerton makes of the retailer Shein.
