Synopsis
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Episodes
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Splurging on Super Saturday
20/12/2024 Duration: 52minFelicity Hannah and the panel discuss the week's news, plus car production figures, Super Saturday and the Christmas number one.
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Turning on the taps
19/12/2024 Duration: 52minWill Bain has the latest as Ofwat announces water bill increases for the next five years. Plus, BBC Studios and Disney team up to bring Bluey to the big screen.
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One Out, All Stout
18/12/2024 Duration: 51minAs supplies of the Irish favourite run low, makers of less well-known stouts are having their moment. Plus, we hear how storm damage at Holyhead Port is hitting Irish Sea trade.
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17/12/2024
17/12/2024 Duration: 52minNews and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
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Royal Sale?
16/12/2024 Duration: 51minSean Farrington talks the future of Royal Mail, after the BBC learned that its takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky will be approved on Monday.
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Change is Coming
13/12/2024 Duration: 53minFelicity Hannah hears the changes small businesses are making because of new EU regulation. And we'll take a look back at the biggest stories of the week with our expert panel
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Not standing for it
12/12/2024 Duration: 52minThe energy regulator looks at giving bill-payers an alternative to the standing charge. Will Bain has more.Elsewhere, the police announce the next steps of their investigation into the Post Office/Horizon scandal; and the men's football World Cup is headed to Saudi Arabia in 2034.
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Shots on Goal?
11/12/2024 Duration: 52minThe former Premier League striker Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu talks to Sean Farrington about why he made the switch from professional football to producing nutritional drinks such as turmeric shots.Rents in the UK have have gone up by more than three thousand pounds on average over the last three years -- we'll hear about the impact that's been having on both renters and landlordsUS President Joe Biden has defended his record on the economy -- we find out how it's been felt by business and investors over there
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The Kids Are Alright?
10/12/2024 Duration: 52minThe future of the media giant News Corp could look very different, after a US court ruled against Rupert Murdoch's wishes to leave control to his son Lachlan, meaning his other children could have influence. Sean Farrington finds out what this could mean for the company.The Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland that have been in place for four years get put to a vote in Stormont today. We hear what effects the so-called Windsor Framework has had on Ulster.And according to new research, second-hand Christmas gifts are increasing in popularity.
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Syria: What next?
09/12/2024 Duration: 52minSean Farrington has the latest after a historic weekend in the Middle East.Elsewhere, a think tank voices concerns about the impact of the Government's industrial strategy on regional inequality; and a rather special pair of ruby slippers fetches tens of millions of pounds at auction.
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Is cash really king?
06/12/2024 Duration: 52minThe total amount paid by retailers to banks and card schemes rose by over 25 per cent last year, at an extra cost of £380 million.Will Bain speaks to a panel of guests about this week's big economic stories.Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated the key pledges that formed Labour's manifesto, including building affordable homes, reducing NHS waiting times and delivering clean power by 2030.
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French Rejection
05/12/2024 Duration: 51minWill Bain examines the economic fall out from the collapse of the French Government. And what does Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' have in store? We find out.
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Junk Food Ad Ban
04/12/2024 Duration: 52minSean Farrington finds out how the government's ban on junk food advertising will work. And Christmas parties are changing - we hear what businesses are doing differently and why.
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Charging Through
03/12/2024 Duration: 52minSean Farrington hears the challenges facing the automotive industry both in the UK and abroad. Plus, PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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Stellantis Boss Steps Down
02/12/2024 Duration: 52minSean Farrington finds out why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has stepped down ahead of schedule. Plus we hear how big of a boost Black Friday was for retailers.
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Discounting down to Christmas
29/11/2024 Duration: 52minWill Bain speaks to retail on what has become a major day in the sector's golden quarter.Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp's house was the most-viewed listing in 2024; and M&A is back on the agenda with a couple of big potential deals hitting the headlines.
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Last orders?
28/11/2024 Duration: 52minA dozen traditional British beers are disappearing from pubs and some tipplers are unhappy with the Danish brewer who's decided they should go. And Sean Farrington hears from an economist on what Irish businesses can expect from the elections.
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Car Trouble?
27/11/2024 Duration: 51minRules on electric vehicle sales could be changing, but as Vauxhall announces the closure of its Luton plant, Will Bain asks will it be enough to save UK car manufacturing?We've had more details on the government's plan to get more young people into work or training - we hear from one jobseeker about the difficulties of finding work.And find out why people are starting to use artificial intelligence to shop for Christmas presents.
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Getting Britain Working?
26/11/2024 Duration: 52minAs the government touts its new plan to "Get Britain Working" in the biggest employment reforms in a generation, Sean Farrington looks over the detail and finds out from business owners if it works for them.Residents and businesses across the UK continue to feel the impact of Storm Bert - we hear from one company which says that the near future is uncertain.And one of the UK's greatest cultural exports, the Premier League, is planning to change the way it shows matches overseas - could this be the start of a revolution in how football broadcasting rights are used?
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Stormy Monday
25/11/2024 Duration: 51minAfter Storm Bert brought high winds and flooding costing lives and million in damages, Sean Farrington talks to a business owner at the heart of a region that's declared a major incident.The debate around changes to inheritance tax moves from farmers to family businesses - we hear how it could affect investment.And with the Observer potentially to be sold to the "slow news" media outlet Tortoise, what business impact could that have on all parties involved?