A new qualification, V Levels, will replace many existing vocational qualifications in a government shake up of the skills sector. Theo Leggett speaks to industry to find out their thoughts.
Also, three weeks after the government offered embattled Jaguar Land Rover a £1.5 billion loan guarantee, we speak to a West Midland's business leader who fears help isn't reaching those companies in the supply chain reliant on the car maker for work.
And, as some 1.5 million people in the UK mark Diwali, we speak to a business dedicated to ensuring those celebrating the Festival of Lights are supplied with food and gifts.
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Pub quizzed
Greene King boss Nick McKenzie sits down with Felicity Hannah to talk about the pub trade, changing drinking habits and business taxes.
Also, Sam Fender's People Watching picked up the 2025 Mercury Prize for best album. But in an era of music-streaming does the long player still make sense? We hear the thoughts of the boss of one of the legendary names in music retail.
And, we debate the week's business and economic stories with our regular experts' panel.
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The robots are coming
Waymo driverless taxicabs are coming to London next year once they have completed safety tests.
Bankers' bonuses to be paid earlier than before. They'll now receive them within 4 years instead of the current 8 years.
And Microsoft's Xbox is launching its new £800 handheld gaming device around the world.
Presenter: Sean Farrington.
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Bottom of the class
According to the IMF, the UK is on course to record the highest inflation in the G7 this year. Sean Farrington talks to a senior economist about what this means for the UK economy in the long term and for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget plans in the short term.
And we'll reporting on the latest round of the US China trade war. The US government is bullish, but are US businesses also up for the fight? We hear the views of a US importer.
Also, Soho used to be at the heart of the British music industry. But the owner of a legendary Tin Pan Alley recording studio tells us business rates are making her studio unviable against a backdrop of home recording trends.
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AI tied up?
After the latest mega-deal tying one AI firm to another, Sean Farrington asks what's behind the spending spree.
We also hear from a veteran of reconstruction projects on what it will take to rebuild Gaza.
Also, the caravans of love. What's driving our continuing passion for caravans and motorhomes?
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