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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

Will Bain takes a look at poverty rates in the UK. Elsewhere, a pub landlord discusses the cost of screening live sports, and we speak to a business helping schools to manage phone use in the classroom.

Below the line

With demand for rare earths at an unprecedented high, Will Bain speaks to the boss of a UK company which is recycling magnets for the elements contained inside.
Also, we hear from a pub boss waiting to learn from the government what help with business rates looks like.
And the Sundance film festival, the US's biggest independent movie get-together, is currently happening in Utah. We speak to British producers and cinema bosses about the enduring appeal of the festival.

Magnetic attraction

What does the lifting of the latest threat of tariffs on US imports mean to one our most lucrative exports to the States. Leanne Byrne speaks to a whisky producer.
And, we'll be going over the extraordinary turn of events at the World Economic Forum with our regular Friday panel of business and economic experts. What now for trade relations between the EU and the US?
And we'll be delving into the runaway success of The Traitors and finding out why some venues are so excited by the final, they're throwing a party.

A smooth finish?

As Trump backs down on imposing tariffs, we look into the 'framework of a future deal'. Will Bain also looks into why more electricity was generated by wind and solar farms last year than fossil fuels. And we take a look at a new football report, which says commercial revenue - including official merchandise -remains the biggest source of income overall for the top 20 clubs.

Trump's tariff twist

As Trump heads to Davos, we look into the looming trade war between the US and Europe. Reaction to Netflix reporting their Q4 earnings, and we'll be getting to the bottom of the crisis in the UK's music scene. Why are so many smaller venues struggling to survive?

Showdown in Davos

A year since Donald Trump returned to the White House. How has the US economy fared? Will Bain also lifts the drain cover on the Government's plans for a new water regulator. And the the boss of shoe and handbag maker Kurt Geiger talks education.

Trump and tariffs - one year on

Will Bain discusses the reaction from European leaders after US president Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight European nations, including the UK, until a deal was reached over the future of Greenland.

Plus, Will finds out what's on the agenda at this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, and discusses the many ways weight loss drugs are changing the food industry.

Trump's Greenland tariff threat

John Vincent of fast food chain Leon tells Will Bain what he sees in the future of the business - including how he thinks weight-loss jabs will be good for the company.

Our weekly panel looks back at a week of news that's included announcements on rail in the north of England, another government policy U-turn and charges against the chair of the US central bank.

And interest in going vegan for the month of January could be fading - one plant-based food producer tells us why they've moved on from the campaign.

King of Leon

Will Bain gets the latest on South East Water as the Government asks for an Ofwat review.

Elsewhere, the Government's latest renewable energy auction round attracts significant investment and Wikipedia turns 25.

Wind & Water

Will Bain looks at the Government's plan for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.

Elsewhere, we take a look at the US economy, in light of new inflation figures and the ongoing probe into the Chair of the US Central Bank. We will also hear about the Scottish Budget and the return of KPop group BTS.

Getting on track?

The US has pledged billions of dollars to revive Venezuela's ailing oil industry, but what do the experts think of the plan's chances of success?
Plus, Will Bain finds out what impact a junk-food TV advertising ban will have on the food industry. 
And, it's time to start that gym membership, but will you stay the course? We hear from a gym owner about their busy time of the year.

What's next for Venezuela's oil?

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