Wake Up To Money

Wake Up To Money

BBC Radio 5 Live

Episodes 74
Avg. Duration 40m
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Apple Rating 4.6 (44)
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The latest from the world of business and money.

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Blast off for SpaceX?

Jun 12, 2026 52m

Felicity Hannah looks ahead as SpaceX prepares to go public for the first time, with Elon Musk seeking a trillion-dollar valuation.Our Friday panel reflects on the dominance of artificial…

Kick-offs and Lift-offs

Jun 11, 2026 52m

The 2026 World Cup starts today, we speak with business across the US. It's the eve of SpaceX's blockbuster IPO - a British satellite company shares their thoughts.The boom in weight-loss drugs is…

Debenhams Group boss on the fight with Chinese rivals

Jun 10, 2026 52m

The chief executive of the online retailer Debenhams has told the Big Boss Interview Podcast that UK businesses are being harmed by exploitation of the so-called 'de minimis' loophole, which allows…

ChatGPT Maker Goes Public

Jun 09, 2026 51m

The company behind the AI bot ChatGPT, OpenAI, has filed to list its shares in the latest of a string of blockbuster IPO announcements. Will Bain finds out what's in it for the business, investors…

Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman

Jun 08, 2026 52m

Microsoft UK and Ireland boss Darren Hardman joins Wake Up to Money to discuss the company’s battle to stay ahead in the race for artificial intelligence.Plus, as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, we…

Eye on AI

Jun 05, 2026 52m

Will Bain wraps up a big week in the AI race. Elsewhere, he hears what new tariffs could mean for British steel and asks what the future holds for Netflix.

The Festivals of Britain

Jun 04, 2026 24m

Sean hears how rising costs are creating an uncertain future for Britain's festivals. Elsewhere, Sean heats about a new round of tariffs announced by President Trump.

An Xclusive Offer

Jun 03, 2026 59m

Sean Farrington hears about how ordinary British investors will have the chance to buy shares in SpaceX before it lists on the stock market. Elsewhere, England's MPs launch a fresh inquiry into the…

Benefit of the stout

Jun 02, 2026 52m

Will Bain hears how Anthropic's potential stock market listing could heat up the AI race. Elsewhere, the price of aluminium hits a four-year high and the boss of Wetherspoons explains why he is…

Bouncebackability

Jun 01, 2026 52m

Felicity Hannah speaks to a small business owner who has paid off their COVID loans and finds out how many of the government-backed loans handed out during the COVID pandemic have been repaid. She…

Down the drain

May 29, 2026 51m

Felicity Hannah hears from businesses in Kent experiencing water outages in the heatwave. Plus, we go behind the scenes of a data centre in London to find out if they're putting the UK on the map…

Brick by brick

May 28, 2026 51m

The UK's biggest housebuilder tells us it's the worst time for first-time buyers since 2008. Elsewhere, we hear that the UK risks creating a stolen generation if it doesn't bring more young people…

Cool profits in a hot market

May 27, 2026 52m

As the UK continues to sizzle in the heat, retailers tell this programme about how sales of air conditioning units have spiked alongside temperatures.Elsewhere we'll take a look at the plight of…

Heat waves and tensions cool?

May 26, 2026 53m

The boss of Next warns of a "dramatic fall" in entry level opportunities in the UK. Elsewhere, the government launches a review into early years childcare - and we get the latest on how a US deal…

Best of Business Daily: AI in the job market, the city that banned meat ads, and lab-grown v mined diamonds

May 25, 2026 56m

Wake Up To Money presents another selection of Business Daily programmes from BBC Sounds. In this edition: AI’s new power in the job market, the city that banned advertising meat, lab-grown vs mined…

Chemical Reaction

May 22, 2026 25m

The Chancellor has announced £350m of support for the UK's chemical industries - Sean Farrington finds out whether businesses in the sector think it's enough.And it's a matter of "sun's out, Guns…

Great Xpectations

May 21, 2026 52m

SpaceX officially files to go public in what is likely to be the biggest IPO ever, Nvidia reports another big set of results, and the UK government signs a first-of-its-kind trade deal with a group…

Premier prices?

May 20, 2026 53m

UK supermarkets are being urged by the government to cap food prices. Elsewhere, British beer Old Speckled Hen has been sold to Barcelona-based S.A. Damm. And Arsenal secure Premier League victory…

Lawsuits and lending

May 19, 2026 51m

Elon Musk loses in his lawsuit against OpenAI boss Sam Altman. Elsewhere, Rachel Reeves says she will relax banking regulations, and Sean hears from the director of a golf academy who has known US…

Burnham, bonds and by-elections

May 18, 2026 52m

Felicity Hannah hears what the UK's political drama means for business. Elsewhere, Felicity gets an update on the cost of fuel for hauliers, hears about the impact of delays to the government's…

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