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  • Tax and spend

    October 26, 2026 · 53 min

    With the budget only days away, Will Bain speaks to experts about what's likely to happen in two of the most talked about sectors of the economy: banking and the defence industry, with the former anticipating tax rises, the latter a…

  • To EV or not to EV?

    October 23, 2026 · 53 min

    Will Bain asks what next for electric car sales in the UK as a consultation on the ZEV mandate ends. Elsewhere, ticket sales for a documentary on Elizabeth Holmes are already selling quickly ahead of the release in the UK. And in our…

  • Standing down standing charges?

    October 22, 2026 · 53 min

    Sean Farrington explores what scrapping standing charges on gas bills could mean for households. We also look at why websites worldwide were taken down to address critical cyber-security vulnerabilities in in a crucial programming…

  • Netflix and Drill

    October 21, 2026 · 53 min

    Sean Farrington hears from both sides of the Jackdaw gas field debate as a decision is expected to finally be made. We'll be hearing perspectives from both local voices on the potential impact on local jobs and industry, as well as the…

  • Parking Mad?

    October 20, 2026 · 54 min

    Private car park operators will have less scope to charge drivers for certain mistakes under new government measures announced this morning - Sean Farrington speaks to the AA's head of roads policy on whether the new changes go far…

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  • France in flames

    October 19, 2026 · 53 min

    As France rues a weekend of peaceful protests that turned ugly, we talk to an economist in Paris about the cost of living concerns that have driven people out on to the streets. And we'll be asking if a contract for the UK's space defence…

  • Apple 'i' order

    October 16, 2026 · 52 min

    Apple opens pre-orders for its iPhone Duo and announces a move into the smart home tech market. But will the company's new direction bear fruit? Also, as the Environment Agency declares severe drought for areas of southern England, we…

  • Old Rules; new rules

    October 15, 2026 · 53 min

    Sean Farrington finds out what the consequences of dropping oil flows though the Strait of Hormuz are, after an increase in attacks on shipping. As the real Living Wage increases, we'll hear why business should pay it from the group that…

  • The Price of Honey

    October 14, 2026 · 52 min

    Sean Farrington looks at English football after the regulator says clubs are existing on a financial cliff-edge. Elsewhere, the steel industry calls on the government to relax import tariffs and quotas as they're facing huge bills for…

  • Cost of Flopping

    October 13, 2026 · 52 min

    Sean Farrington delves into the latest IMF outlook for the UK economy which says growth is set to be higher than previously expected this year, Elsewhere, just hours after yesterday's interview with Brad Smith, the UK's AI minister…

  • Brad Smith - Microsoft President

    October 12, 2026 · 52 min

    Will Bain examines the financial predicament facing the chancellor ahead of the budget And "AI is moving forward faster than the speed of safety" - so says the President of Microsoft, Brad Smith .. we'll find out why he thinks the UK is…

  • Eyes Down

    October 9, 2026 · 52 min

    Felicity Hannah looks at the week's biggest business stories with her expert panel. We'll also hear from the body that represents independent musicians about what the impact of AI could be on the creative industries. As the price of oil…

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