Podcast · 187 episodes
Wake Up to Money, page 5
by BBC Radio 5 Live · English
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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Burnham, bonds and by-electionsBritish politics and markets (Andy Burnham by-election; leadership uncertainty), AI’s impact on business (legal-contract automation; AI-driven fraud), and macro pressures from rising oil prices…18 May 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
At the ready?Friday edition of BBC Wake Up To Money covering UK political instability (Labour leadership turmoil), market impacts (gilts, sterling, equity sentiment), UK GDP growth, global pressures (Iran/Strait…15 May 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
Challenging talksGlobal economic and political uncertainty, focusing on US-China talks (tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan risk), UK leadership instability and its market impact, and knock-on effects for consumers (cost of…14 May 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Starmer's fresh start?BBC “Wake Up To Money” episode focused on UK political leadership turmoil around Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and how it may affect bond markets, interest rates, mortgages, and business confidence.13 May 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Starm brewing?UK political instability and its economic fallout; Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure to set a resignation timetable; rising UK borrowing costs; Labour’s policy signals (including British…12 May 2026 · 54 min · 25 chapters
Election falloutUK election fallout and its economic impact, focusing on borrowing costs, fiscal uncertainty, and cost pressures; plus a separate segment on saffron price spikes from Iran-linked supply disruption…11 May 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Fertiliser fearsFertiliser and shipping disruption tied to the Iran conflict, and how it may delay fertilizer purchases, reduce food production, and raise future food prices; plus consumer confidence, business cost…7 May 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
A desire for wires?BBC Five Live “Wake Up To Money” episode covering: oil/travel disruption (Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz), UK government borrowing costs hitting a 28-year high, Nissan closing a Sunderland…6 May 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
State of the StraitBBC “Wake Up to Money” episode covering (1) UK pub closures and what keeps some pubs profitable, (2) escalating tensions and shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz (“Project Freedom”), (3)…5 May 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Business Daily: AI, biohacking, global labour shortages and deepfake fraudThis episode is a compilation of Business Daily segments on AI, biohacking, global labour shortages, and deepfake fraud.4 May 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
Renters' Rights the Wrongs?BBC “Wake Up To Money” episode covering England’s Renters’ Rights Act (ending no-fault Section 21 evictions and fixed-term tenancies; rolling contracts; limits on rent rises; tribunal challenges; no…1 May 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
Snooker loopyWake Up To Money episode covering (1) oil prices and Iran-related risk, (2) AI-driven big-tech capex and UK investment, (3) UK generic medicines supply and NHS affordability, (4) Labour’s pre-local…30 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
King of the HillWake Up To Money episode covering King Charles’ US diplomacy, OPEC’s weakening after the UAE leaves, AI and the Musk vs OpenAI lawsuit, SNP election proposals in Scotland, financial-crisis…29 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 25 chapters
Fit for a kingA BBC “Wake Up to Money” episode mixing business and politics: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US visit and UK-US trade; the Elon Musk vs Sam Altman/OpenAI trial; UK grocery “own brand” overtaking…28 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 27 chapters
Flying on fumesUK economic fallout from Middle East conflict—fuel and shipping disruptions driving higher energy, food, and travel costs—plus knock-on effects on air ambulances, pharmacies/medicine supply, and…27 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 25 chapters
Going down & Going under?UK cost-of-living pressures from oil/energy shocks linked to the Iran war; Bank of England warning that global stock markets may fall; job cuts at Meta and voluntary redundancies at Microsoft tied to…24 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Pret SoundsBBC “Wake Up To Money” episode linking the Iran/US dispute and closure threats around the Strait of Hormuz to energy shortages, higher fuel costs, supply-chain disruption, and knock-on inflation…23 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Federal reservationsBBC “Wake Up To Money” covers: extension of a Middle East ceasefire but continued Iranian port blockade; implications for oil and gas prices; Trump’s pick for the next Federal Reserve chair and…22 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Picking a new AppleApple CEO succession and what it could mean for future products; UK energy pricing reform to reduce gas-price shocks; rise in UK petrol “drive-offs”/fuel theft; Reform UK election interview on…21 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
Food for thoughtGlobal oil and energy shocks from renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption; UK energy-price mechanics and potential policy to “de-link” gas and electricity; knock-on effects for fraud, consumer…20 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 29 chapters
Pint pressureWake Up To Money (BBC) covers: UK macro outlook after IMF warnings of recession risk tied to the Iran/Strait of Hormuz energy shock; business impacts on pubs, investors’ rate expectations, and…17 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
LIV - or let die?UK economic outlook amid higher inflation from an Iran-linked energy shock; Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says he won’t rush rate rises and emphasizes uncertainty and energy-supply…16 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
Mythos vs RealityThe BBC “Wake Up to Money” episode covers (1) IMF analysis that the Iran-related energy shock will hit the UK harder than other advanced economies, (2) cybersecurity fears tied to Anthropic’s AI…15 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
Trouble in the StraitBBC Five Live “Wake Up to Money” episode (14 April 2026) covering: US blockade of Iranian ports and Strait of Hormuz legality; EU entry-exit system causing airport delays; UK energy “smart…14 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters