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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Deadline Day ... no, not that one.
Friday
Felicity Hannah rounds up the week in business news with her regular panel of experts.
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This round's on them
Wednesday
Will Bain discusses a long-awaited support package with the pub industry.
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Magnetic attraction
Last Monday
Will Bain talks to the boss of a company recycling magnets for their rare earth appeal.
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A smooth finish?
Fri 23 Jan 2026
What does the cancellation of the latest round of tariffs mean for whisky exports?
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Trump's tariff twist
Thu 22 Jan 2026
As Trump backs down on imposing tariffs, we look into the 'framework of a future deal'.
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Showdown in Davos
Wed 21 Jan 2026
As Trump heads to Davos, we look into the looming trade war between the US and Europe.
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Trump and tariffs - one year on
Tue 20 Jan 2026
A year since Donald Trump returned to the White House. How how has the US economy fared?
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Trump's Greenland tariff threat
Mon 19 Jan 2026
Will Bain analyses the fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.
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King of Leon
Fri 16 Jan 2026
John Vincent of fast food chain Leon shares what he sees in the future of the business.
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Wind & Water
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Will Bain gets the latest on South East Water as the Government asks for an Ofwat review.
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Getting on track?
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Will Bain looks at the Government's plan for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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Eye of the storm
Mon 12 Jan 2026
As geopolitics continues to dominate early 2026, Felicity Hannah has the latest
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A round of relief
Fri 9 Jan 2026
The government is expected to say it will make changes to pubs' business rates.
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Stamp of disapproval
Wed 7 Jan 2026
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?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
What are the US government's plans for reviving Venezuela's beleaguered oil sector?
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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.



