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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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An AI Superpower?

An AI Superpower?

2025-09-1853:43

Will Bain hears from another one of the tech bosses who've joined President Trump on his state visit - this time Nvidia. Also, as the President is away, we'll check in on the Fed as it lowers the cost of borrowing in the US. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into the financial performance of Manchester United.
The trade in sports memorabilia is big business, with sales of old shirts, trophies, trading cards and even old benches attracting sports fans and investors alike. Sean Farrington sits down with James Flude, of MatchWornShirt, and Tim Murphy, of Graham Budd Auctions, to find out where the appetite for memorabilia comes from – and how to spot a fake.
President Trump's state visit to the UK has coincided with a flurry of multi-billion investments in British tech industries. But among the good news, there's money travelling in the opposite direction, with UK pharma giant GSK announcing massive investment in the US. And, for the UK steel industry there's disappointment, as hoped-for cuts to tariffs on UK exports to the US come to nothing. Sean Farrington looks and what's coming in, what's going out and what's staying the same with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expert voices from the UK steel industry and the financial markets.
State Visit 2.0

State Visit 2.0

2025-09-1653:182

As President Trump prepares to hop over the pond for his second State visit - Sean Farrington speaks to businesses who want clarity after months of trade negotiations between the UK and the US.He'll also hear from the boss of the UK's biggest energy company about bills, pay and a new nuclear project.And we find out why a bumper apple harvest could be good news for cider drinkers.Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
Going nuclear

Going nuclear

2025-09-1553:53

The government unveils plans for billions of private investment in nuclear energy which it says could create thousands of jobs. Sean Farrington hears from a business involved in making it happen. And, ahead of the busiest period of the year for retailers, we take a look at why Sainsbury's might be looking to offload Argos. Also, we'll hear about what the Pope has had to say about what companies pay their executives, in particular the $1 trillion on offer for Elon Musk. And tributes for Ricky Hatton from the former Man City executive who counted him as a friend.
Off to uni?

Off to uni?

2025-09-1252:49

As students return to cities across the UK, Felicity Hannah sits down with the chief of the UK's biggest student landlord to find out why the sector is booming and the challenges it faces. With some important jobs and inflation data coming from the US, we'll be hearing whether President Trump will be getting his wish for an interest rate cut next week? And the people who went on a Tinder date looking for romance, but came away with a business idea.
Mercky Waters

Mercky Waters

2025-09-1153:01

Will Bain finds out why US drugmaker Merck has abandoned its £1billion research centre in London, laying of more than a hundred jobs. We'll have the latest on the cyber attack affecting Jaguar Land Rover. And as London Tube strikes enter another day, we'll take a look at the impact on businesses - both the good and the bad.
Sean Farrington sits down with Henry Hodgson, NFL UK's general manager, to talk about what it will take to grow American football’s fanbase in the UK and why London is hosting three of its games this season. What can the sport learn from Premier League football and what will it take to make it a success over here.
Splashing out

Splashing out

2025-09-1027:13

Sean Farrington hears from the water customer watchdog after it received the highest number of complaints over water bills in nine years. And it's a mining mega-merger... FTSE-listed giant Anglo American has agreed a deal worth nearly £40bn with Canada’s Teck Resources - but what will it mean for UK plc?
Succession Settled

Succession Settled

2025-09-0953:04

Sean Farrington gets the latest as the battle for control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire reaches a multibillion-dollar finale. We hear from the Trades Union Conference about speculation on changes to the Workers Rights Bill. And we speak to the distillery which has produced England's first 18-year-old whisky.
France on the edge

France on the edge

2025-09-0853:37

Sean Farrington assesses the impact a vote of confidence in French PM François Bayrou will have on Europe's second largest economy. Also, we talk to Theresa May's former advisor about that Cabinet reshuffle. Who's in and who's out - and what it means for Britain's business landscape. And, the Women's Super League kicked off this weekend. Newcomers London City Lionesses broke women's football transfer records with their signing of Grace Geyoro, the third time the record has been broken this Summer. We talk to a women's football expert about where the game goes from here.
Are you part of the 5am club? What about the 4am club? We hear from some early risers on whether getting up early really can benefit your day.A cyber attack continues to cause severe disruption to Jaguar Land Rover, with both production and sales of its cars affected. But it’s also affecting some repair garages who rely on the can no longer order new parts from JLR. Felicity Hannah speaks to the owner of one of them.And we’re joined by our panel guests to look back at some of the business stories that have made the headlines this week.
Autumn Reeves

Autumn Reeves

2025-09-0452:37

What impact will a late Autumn budget have on business and the economy and what can we expect to see when it arrives? Will Bain hears the views of business, the financial markets and an economist. Also, where have all the graduate jobs gone? We find out why it's harder for graduates to get their foot in the door of the UK's biggest businesses. And going for Gridiron glory. As the football season gets underway in the US, a TV sports expert explains why American football is going global.
Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport - this week: mass-participation events.It's big business - from the thousands of competitors that sign up to take part, to managing the event itself, to the fundraising.Sean hears from Paul Foster, the Chief Executive of The Great Run Company - the company behind the Great North Run and many other events across the country. He'll also speak to Nick Tuppen, Chief Executive of Threshold Sports, one of the UK's fastest-growing active events agencies who coordinate more than 50 mass participation events per year.Producers: Stefan Jajecznyk & Olivia Baron
Hacked off

Hacked off

2025-09-0324:24

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover has been hit by a cyber-attack, which the company says has "severely disrupted" vehicle production as well as its retail operation. Sean Farrington has the latest.Elsewhere, Hyrox, a global hybrid fitness race, has grown remarkably over the last few years. We explore what it’s like to take part.
Government transfers

Government transfers

2025-09-0252:38

Sean Farrington has the latest after a busy day of football transfer activity. Elsewhere, the Government embarks on its own reshuffle. And, after new support for childcare comes into place, we take a look at the sector and how much it will actually help.
Will Bain has the latest after an another eventful weekend for trade and geopolitics.Meanwhile, closer to home, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug makes its way back onto shelves ... only at a much higher price. We hear from pharmacy that's having to navigate the hike.
De Minimis demolished

De Minimis demolished

2025-08-2952:30

President Trump closes a tax break on small packages. Will Bain hears how it will affect companies that export to the US. Our economics panel also unpacks a US central bank in unchartered waters, this week's movements in the bond market, and a proposal to increases taxes on UK banks.
Nice one, Nvidia

Nice one, Nvidia

2025-08-2852:55

Nvidia has reported better than expected earnings for the second quarter of the year. Felicity Hannah delves into the chipmaking giant's numbers. And with kids preparing to head back to school, parents are facing the annual bill for new school uniforms. We look at how expensive it can be. Plus we find out why tourists are turning away from Sin City.
Transform-AI-tion

Transform-AI-tion

2025-08-2753:04

The future of work almost certainly will involve using some form of AI. Felicity Hannah looks at how that can happen. Meanwhile ahead of energy regulator Ofgem announcing its new price cap for energy bills, we hear from those already struggling with the costs of gas and electricity. And after taking Netflix by storm we explore the the phenomenon that is K-Pop Demon Hunters.
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Comments (17)

Graham Nichols

Every question w as "A really great question" according to the interviewee. I soon filled up my Bingo card

May 15th
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Zhenhui Lyu

Good show

Sep 29th
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Jonny P

Thanks guys for a great listen to start my day. Saves me reading the broadsheets! Most informative and useful, please keep up the good work 👍

Jan 7th
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Ruby Hecate Nicholls

Error playing this episode

Nov 13th
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kWide Vidsb

people shouldn't drink cow's milk in a first place

Apr 7th
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Liam Flow

omg the background hum of the factory super annoying and distracting

Mar 4th
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Mic R

A great pod which is informative and educational as well

Dec 31st
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H Tse

I think you have to remember during the referendum campaign, any mention of trading issues after brexit was bashed down with the word ' scaremongering', this ultimately impacted how trading issues were communicated to businesses.....it is interesting to see 'scaremongering' isn't used by politicians as much now as some of those previous concerns has become reality.

Dec 10th
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Andy White

whats with the new gingle in the middle of some one talking poor editing and its really annoying. get rid please .

Nov 28th
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Andy White

why does podcast take so long to download each day i get in my car at 6.30am and that days is still not available to listen to so I am always a day behind.

Oct 24th
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eric whitfield

I agree with Andy. For the last week we have been given a podcast less than 30 minutes from the previous 40+ minutes. We now get stupidly loud sound effects and a new icon. Is this an improvement? No way.

Oct 4th
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Andy White

shows are getting shorter every day used to be a 40+ min shiw now 28 min cut backs shocking.

Oct 4th
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Andy White

why do this team who can e so good have so little imagination or is it like thomas cook the bosses who say what goes and the big brother bbc not an independant view.

Sep 24th
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Andy White

omg another day of thomas cook rubbish , there more new in the business world .

Sep 24th
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Andy White

what a rubbish show all about thomas cook its a money programme about all subjects of money not just one dinosaur company who failed to change.

Sep 23rd
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Francesco Maugeri

Matteo Salvini is NOT italy's first prime minister (thank god)

May 29th
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Canon Yau

Love this show, so informative

Jan 23rd
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