What does unemployment data, GDP figures and market moves say about the economy?

Nov 14, 2025 · 45 min · 43.7 MB

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This week we've had some worrying looking unemployment figures and disappointing GDP growth.
Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 soared within touching distance of 10,000, before hitting a Friday slump.
Mix it all together and what does it show about the UK economy? Lee Boyce, Helen Crane and Georgie Frost discuss.
Nationwide Building Society has promised to keep all of its branches open until 2030 while major banks exit the high street. Does it make business sense?
The Royal Mint has launched some yellow gold coins that has investors excited and what about gold's 'annoying little brother' silver - is it set to see prices soar?
Lastly, we reveal the tale of a reader who had their flights to Dubai cancelled by BA at the last minute... before being quoted £20,000 one-way by Emirates to get away for half-term.

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Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

Producer: Georgie Frost

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