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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Eye of the storm
Yesterday
As geopolitics continues to dominate early 2026, Felicity Hannah has the latest
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A round of relief
Friday
The government is expected to say it will make changes to pubs' business rates.
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Stamp of disapproval
Last Wednesday
We hear from a former sub-postmaster on the Horizon boss's evidence to MPs.
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What's next for Venezuela's oil?
Last Monday
What are the US government's plans for reviving Venezuela's beleaguered oil sector?
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New year, same economy
Fri 2 Jan 2026
Leanna Byrne looks at what 2026 will bring for the UK economy and London's markets.
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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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Sir Alec Reed Remembered
Tue 30 Dec 2025
The founder of one of the UK's biggest private businesses, remembered by his son James.
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Last Orders
Mon 29 Dec 2025
After a tricky year for many pub and restaurant owners, could 2026 be different?
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Tax relief and Christmas peak
Christmas Eve 2025
We gauge reaction to the u-turn on the inheritance tax hike on farms & business assets.
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Defence delays
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Following a delay to the Defence Investment Plan, what does the lack of certainty mean?
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Room at the Inn?
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Will Bain finds out how Christmas is shaping up for the hospitality business.
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Better Rate Than Never?
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Inflation appears to be easing, and the Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%.
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Santa tightens his belt
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Sean Farrington looks ahead to the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision.
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Test Target Trouble
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Sean Farrington looks at the long wait for a driving test in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Crypto concerns
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Sean Farrington takes a look at the financial regulator's plans for cryptocurrencies.
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Flu season
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Felicity Hannah hears how businesses can manage their staff during the flu outbreak.
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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.
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Trials and Tribunals
Mon 16 Sep 2024
A media mogul, a football club and a social media giant all get hearings today.
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Does rail funding need a revamp?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Felicity Hannah finds out if the private sector should fund a new rail link.
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Trump v Harris
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Sean gets the latest as Trump and Harris went head to head in first presidential debate.
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Apple: Intelligent Thinking?
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Sean Farrington takes a look at how Apple's latest iPhone will feature all things AI.
