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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

Wake Up to Money

Following the news that Sky will buy ITV in a £1.6-billion-pound deal, Sean Farrington speaks to John Ryley, who was the head of Sky News for nearly 20 years.

Ahead of a summit of NATO members, what could this mean for the health of start-ups in the UK defence sector?

Plus, we speak to the Norwegian dairy firm that's shipping hundreds of kilos of cheese to their national football team in the US.

Sky's The Limit?

After England's World Cup game against Mexico, Will Bain speaks to one publican who's just closed up at 5am after screening the match.

Separately, an interview with the prime minister of Luxembourg, who tells Wake Up to Money that a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank should be established for NATO countries.

Plus, Novo Nordisk's new once-daily weight-loss pill becomes available in the UK today - what might it do to the market?

World Cup, Weapons & Wegovy

In a week that saw Andy Burnham make his first speech pitching for Labour leader and the current prime minister revealing the government's Defence Investment Plan, Will Bain talks to our panel of experts on what that might mean for the economy.

On Friday the former boss of John Lewis, Sir Charlie Mayfield, gives an update on his 'Keep Britain Working' review; one construction boss involved explains how she's trying to keep her workforce healthy.

Plus, the owner of the company behind Cape Verde's football kit tells Wake Up to Money what it's like to see the club do so well in the World Cup while wearing its shirts.

The Week in Review

Sean Farrington hears how pubs benefitted from England's win last night. Plus, PlayStation announces no new games will be sold with a physical disc from 2028.

A Roaring Trade

Sean Farrington hears what new rules on steel tariffs mean for manufacturers in the UK. Plus, why is the Culture Secretary "minded to intervene" on Paramount's $110 billion deal to take over Warner Bros?

Steeling themselves

Sean Farrington hears what businesses think of the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan. Plus, as England get ready to take on DR Congo in their last-32 World Cup game on Wednesday, how much are fans having to spend to follow the Three Lions through the knockout stages?

Time for a DIP

Will Bain asks businesses what they want to hear in Andy Burnham's speech on the economy. Plus, as Wimbledon gets underway, why are some players not happy about this year's prize money?

The Burnham Plan

Felicity Hannah finds out why Apple is putting up prices on some of its products, and how data centres - is putting pressure on the same components used in everyday devices.

With record-breaking heatwaves leaving the nation sweltering this week, we speak with a family run central heating and plumbing business in Warwickshire on how this heatwave has impacted their business.

And our Friday panel looks at the big topics of this week.

AI bites Apple

The boss of one of Britain's largest and longest-established recruitment firms tells Sean Farrington that a radical overhaul of the tax system is needed to deal with the impact of AI on jobs.

Elsewhere, he'll speak to the construction industry about the difficulties of working in a heatwave.

Coffee shops can't sell iced coffee quick enough as Brits try to keep cool in the heat, we'll hear from an independent chain.

And we'll also head to Miami beach to an Irish bar that's been hosting the Tartan Army.

Back humans, tax robots.

Sean Farrington has the latest as the UK braces for a heatwave. Elsewhere, the International Maritime Organisation announces an evacuation plan for 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf and Number 11 Downing Street looks set for a new occupant.

Feeling the Heat

Microsoft UK and Ireland boss Darren Hardman joins Wake Up to Money to discuss the company’s battle to stay ahead in the race for artificial intelligence.

Plus, as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, we look at the business of football kits with the former Puma and Umbro creative executive behind Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning shirt.

Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman

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