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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

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.

AI on the sly?

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.

The King and AI

'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.

There's money in the bank?

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?

9/11: 25 years on

Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.

Tourist trap?

After hundreds of UK flights were cancelled yesterday, an airline boss tells the BBC what's behind the disruption.

Food prices will rise sharply by the end of the year according to a new report - and we hear how British farmers think we can boost our food security.

LIV Golf, the challenger golf tour backed by Saudi investment, has now filed for bankruptcy - we find out why.

You're grounded

A computer chip execs tells us how AI could help us find a cure for cancer. We hear from our experts about how the Chinese car market is hitting British manufacturers like JLR. And with a new foldable iPhone on the horizon, we find out whether this handset will actually break the mould.

Chips and beans

As Jaguar Land Rover looks to cut jobs, we hear from a supplier about what this means for the UK's car industry. Meanwhile, one of the UK's largest energy providers tells us what he thinks the controversial Jackdaw gas field will - or won't - do for our energy bills. And as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display to the public this week - we'll hear from a tour operator who's managed to get his hands on some tickets.

Hit the brakes

The UK's food supply chain is ill-prepared for the increasing number and severity of risks it faces, according to a new report by the National Audit Office. Felicity Hannah speaks to the Cold Chain Federation's Phil Pluck on how industry is attempting to make itself more resilient.

Our panel of experts looks back at a week that saw the Governor of the Bank of England warn of the dangers of AI, a global bond sell-off and the return of MPs to Parliament with a new prime minister.

And, we hear from the owner of the Manchester Storm ice hockey team on the growing popularity of the sport in the UK, signified by the team's move to an arena venue this season.

Weak Link in the (Food) Chain?

Andy Burnham addresses the state of British steel in his first PMQs, and Sean speaks with the CEO of one of the world's biggest technology companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Elsewhere, Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has single-handedly doubled the shirt sales for a football club in the Welsh town of Cwmbran.

Steely Plan?

The big spenders of the Premier League are back in action this weekend. But with a new set of financial rules to work with, how easy will it be for them to stay onside with the English game's bosses? An expert in the economics of football explains.
And we kick around the week's business stories with our regular expert panel.
Also, we try to find out why UK consumers are feeling so cheerful about their bank balances, despite the economic gloom.

Moving the goalposts

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