Meta on trial.
Sean Farrington gets the latest from the Meta trial in California.A Chinese humanoid robot company surges more than 600% on its entry to the stock market, we ask what it tells us about the the future for the technology.E…
Wake Up to Money
Each weekday morning, Wake Up to Money cuts through the noise to deliver clear, timely analysis of the forces shaping your finances and the global economy. Produced by BBC Radio 5 Live, this long-running podcast provides more than just headlines; it offers context and insight you can actually use. You’ll hear expert interviews and straightforward explanations on everything from mortgage rates and pension changes to the broader business trends influencing markets from London to Tokyo and New York. The focus is on making sense of complex topics, turning the day’s financial news into actionable understanding. Tune in for a grounded start to your day, with the latest market movements and personal finance updates presented in a digestible, authoritative format. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to navigate their economic world with greater confidence, all before the first cup of coffee.
Episodes
What's behind the bond selloff?
Sean Farrington looks at why the cost of government borrowing for some of the worlds biggest economies has hit fresh highs in recent days - we'll find out what's been driving the bond markets.Also is cash really king? A…
Farming into the future
Sean Farrington speaks to a farm tech company trying to solve the double-whammy of drought and increasing costs which are impacting farmers this year.Elsewhere, we look at the potential consequences of Meta's child priva…
A summer of wildfires and drought
Will Bain speaks to one man who's been helping his fellow farmers to protect their land from wildfires in Stourbridge as he hopes for rain to save his yield.As the 60-day ceasefire agreed between the United States and Ir…
Highlights, no camera, action
Odysseus and Spider Man join forces to rescue UK cinemas for the summer. Fans turning up to Phoebe Bridgers' latest gigs won't be able to film her performance on their smartphones, part of a trend pioneered by artists li…
Making the grade?
Will Bain looks at the choices facing students as they receive their results - from university to vocational routes. Mike Ashley could be about to add another famous name to the retail group he founded, with reports sugg…
The Andy Burnham Interview
Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells Wake Up to Money that the increase to national insurance has "added pressure" to businesses and tells Felicity Hannah his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enoug…
Wake Up to Money: Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells Wake Up to Money that the increase to national insurance has "added pressure" to businesses, and tells Felicity Hannah his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enou…
Hot and Cold
Will Bain hears how drought conditions are impacting wheat farmers and ice producers. As supply chains in the Middle East continue to be disrupted, a new arctic shipping route is being launched linking the UK to China. P…
No Laughing Matter?
Felicity Hannah hears whether the cost of performing at Edinburgh Fringe is getting too high? New data shows the UK jobs market might be getting less gloomy. And as another artificial intelligence agent goes rogue, we'll…
