Wake Up to Money
By BBC Radio 5 Live
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Episodes (11)
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Bouncebackability
The UK's 'bounce back' loan scheme, introduced during the pandemic to keep small businesses afloat, has now seen over 67% of the 1.5 million recipients repay their debts — but not without controversy. While many, like self-employed plumber Keith Bradbury, foun
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Benefit of the stout
The UK's brewing industry is on the brink of a 'summer of stout wars' as pubs across the country begin stocking cheaper, alternative stouts like Murphy's and Beamish, challenging Guinness's long-standing dominance. This shift comes amid a broader economic back
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An Xclusive Offer
Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to become one of the most valuable companies ever to go public, but experts warn the $1.8 trillion valuation may be dangerously inflated—Morningstar values it at just $780 billion. The upcoming IPO, which will offer retail investor
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Eye on AI
The UK's infrastructure crisis is laying bare the fragility of essential services, with water shortages crippling businesses in the southeast—hotels have had to pay £8,000 for emergency water supplies during a blackout. This failure, amid rising energy costs a
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Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman
The UK faces a critical 18-month window to prepare for the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, warns Darren Hardman, Microsoft's UK and Ireland CEO. He argues that success won't come from simply building data centers or inventing AI, but from rap
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ChatGPT Maker Goes Public
OpenAI's decision to file for a public listing marks a seismic shift for the AI industry, signaling that even the most visionary private tech ventures are now chasing the vast capital of public markets. The company, which has raised $122 billion in private fun
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Debenhams boss on the fight with Chinese rivals
The UK retail sector is facing a crisis of fairness as British brands like Debenhams battle against Chinese fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu, which exploit a 'de minimis' tax loophole allowing small parcels to enter the UK duty-free. Dan Finlay, CEO of Deben
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Kick-offs and Lift-offs
The BBC's Wake Up To Money podcast explores how global sporting events and technological breakthroughs are reshaping economies, from the World Cup's economic ripple effects to SpaceX's historic stock market debut. As the tournament kicks off in the U.S., the s
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Blast off for SpaceX?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is on the verge of making history with what could be the world's first trillion-dollar IPO, targeting a staggering $1.8 trillion valuation. Yet, despite the hype, the company has no proven revenue stream—its value rests almost entirely on fa
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Strait-ening out?
A historic breakthrough in Middle East diplomacy has sent shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices plummeting over 4% after the US and Iran announced a peace deal set to be signed in Switzerland. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, promises to open
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They see me scrollin', they hatin'
The UK's proposed ban on under-16s using social media is facing a real-world test of feasibility — not just politically, but technologically. As the government pushes forward with the ban, a company called Yoti, led by CEO Robin Toombs, reveals that the tools
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