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Wake Up to Money
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  • Wake Up to Money

    Taking A Hike

    17/09/2026 | 26 mins.
    After the US Federal Reserve committed to the first interest rate rise in three years, Sean Farrington speaks to a former economist at the central bank, then looks ahead to the Bank of England's decision later on Thursday.
    And on Friday, a new album of unreleased recordings from David Bowie's early career will be available to stream. We hear from the rock star's contemporaries about what unearthed music can do for an artist's legacy.
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    AI on the sly?

    16/09/2026 | 53 mins.
    Sean Farrington gets the latest on Nissan's announcement to build a new electric model in Sunderland
    And he'll hear from the author of a report that says regional mayors should get a bigger share of income and corporation tax generated in their areas.
    Elsewhere, we'll check in on markets as they wait for the US Fed to make a decision on interest rates later today.
    AND some new data suggests that the midweek cheeky HALF is on the rise. We'll hear what that means for pubs.
  • Wake Up to Money

    The King and AI

    15/09/2026 | 53 mins.
    As King Charles prepares to host AI leaders in the UK, we'll hear from one tech investor about how they're reacting to Anthropic's call for a slowdown in developing the technology.
    The price of petrol and diesel is at its highest level since the war in Iran began, according to the RAC. Sean Farrington finds out how that's affecting those businesses moving goods and products around the country, and what that might mean for prices.
    And now that Oasis have confirmed a worldwide tour for next year, the man who designed album artwork and more for the band speaks to us.
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    There's money in the bank?

    14/09/2026 | 51 mins.
    'Tax banks to cut energy bills' - that's what General Secretary Paul Nowak will tell the Trades Union Congress later today. Will Bain finds out what that might mean for the City of London and beyond.
    The bosses of three major AI companies say there are serious risks with developing too quickly - but US President Donald Trump is more relaxed. How do investors view it?
    Plus, after teasing a possible new tour last week, Oasis fans only have a few hours to wait before the band reveal all. The boss of official Oasis merchandise vendor The Music Store in Manchester tells us what that could mean for his business.
  • Wake Up to Money

    9/11: 25 years on

    11/09/2026 | 53 mins.
    Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the attacks on September 11th 2001.
    Elsewhere, his expert panel will discuss the weeks biggest business stories, including the price of oil, which continues to rise after renewed attacks on Middle East shipping/
    And the retail giant Primark says now is the time to open an online shop after decades of being high-street only we hear from a former company insider on why now?
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