Podcast · 187 episodes
Wake Up to Money, page 6
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
All episodes, page 6
Strait talkStrait of Hormuz tensions and their knock-on effects on oil prices and UK living costs; UK Steel/Scunthorpe energy costs and government support; Premier League front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban.13 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 22 chapters
Oil in troubled watersUK and Ireland economic fallout from Middle East tensions (oil/energy prices), plus domestic cost pressures and business impacts (tax, wages, business rates), illustrated by fuel protests and TGI…10 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 28 chapters
The Shipping ForecastThe episode of BBC “Wake Up To Money” focuses on the shipping and economic fallout from tensions in the Middle East, especially Iran’s threats around the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile two-week…9 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters
Middle East CeasefireWake Up To Money covers (1) a US-Iran conditional two-week ceasefire and the opening/traffic management of the Strait of Hormuz, (2) the immediate market impact (oil, equities,…8 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
Deal or No DealWake Up To Money episode covering (1) US-Iran negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz oil-shipping risk, (2) UK resident doctor strikes over pay, (3) Artemis II astronauts’ far-side-of-the-moon…7 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 25 chapters
Not a Strait-foward solutionThe episode of BBC Five Live’s Wake Up To Money (2 April) mixes major news with business and consumer topics.2 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Apple at 50: The man who pitched Steve Jobs the "i"Apple’s 50th birthday and the origin of the “i” in iPhone, plus discussion of UK cost-of-living pressures (oil/energy bills, fuel duty, minimum wage) and impacts on businesses—especially hospitality.1 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
Compo's comingWake Up To Money (BBC Five Live) covers three linked issues: UK car finance mis-selling compensation, Middle East-driven energy/oil shocks, and how aluminium price volatility affects construction and…31 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
The age of the apprenticeWake Up To Money episode covering (1) the “age of the apprentice” policy shift and why more over-25s are doing apprenticeships, (2) staycation demand amid Middle East disruption, and (3) Iran-war…30 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
All about EvaBBC “Wake Up To Money” episode featuring a Friday panel on market volatility and UK economic pressure from the Iran conflict, plus National Savings & Investments (NS&I) bereavement-tracing errors,…27 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Saving investments?Wake Up To Money (BBC 5 Live) discusses (1) National Savings and Investments (NS&I) alleged mishandling of savers’ money, especially bereavement-related payouts, (2) business impacts from energy…26 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Big Picture Fink-ingBBC “Wake Up To Money” discusses Larry Fink’s Big Boss interview on the economic impact of the Iran conflict (oil price scenarios), UK energy-bill support and fiscal rules, private credit market…25 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
Holding fireUK morning finance show focused on US-Iran tensions and market volatility, especially oil prices, plus UK small-business support measures.24 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters
Live from London, it's Monday morning ...Impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on the UK economy.23 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 27 chapters
Cost of warIn this episode, Felicity Hannah addresses the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel, particularly highlighting how escalating gas prices are affecting…20 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
Energy Under FireIn this episode of *Wake Up to Money*, host Sean Farrington discusses the impact of recent Iranian strikes on the world's largest liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar, the UK government's new…19 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
Devolution Revolution?In this episode of *Wake Up to Money*, host Sean Farrington discusses key economic issues affecting regional development in the UK, a meningitis outbreak in Kent, and the transition of leadership at…18 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 27 chapters
Cost of Driving Crisis?In this episode of Wake Up to Money, host Sean Farrington discusses the rising costs associated with road maintenance, particularly potholes in England and Wales, which have reached an estimated…17 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Crude AwakeningsIn this episode, the podcast dives into the recent volatility in oil prices, the geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets, and the impact on the broader economy.13 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
Record releaseNews and views on business and the world of personal finance, including the latest from financial markets globally.12 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 26 chapters
Oil and troubleIn this episode, Sean Farrington discusses the latest events in the Middle East and interviews the owner of a barber shop destroyed by a fire in Glasgow.11 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Volat-oilNews and views on business and the world of personal finance, along with the latest from the financial markets around the globe.10 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
Energy price surgeNews and views on business and personal finance, with the latest financial market updates.9 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 26 chapters
Something to declare?News and views on business and the world of personal finance, including the latest from financial markets globally.6 Mar 2026 · 54 min · 27 chapters