Wake Up to Money

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News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

Newest first

Friday · 51 min
Taking Our Ball and Going Home
As close to 100 national football associations reject FIFA's new finance plan, where now?
Thursday · 52 min
Fifa fury
As the Fifa saga continues, we ask what football sponsors might be thinking.
Wednesday · 53 min
Can social care be fixed?
Sean Farrington hears from the social care sector before Andy Burnham's announcement.
Tuesday · 53 min
NEET no more?
Sean Farrington hears why the Netherlands has such a low rate of youth unemployment.
Monday · 51 min
Dry July
Leanna Byrne hears from a farmer battling historically dry conditions in Wales.
July 24 · 51 min
The Five-Day Test
Five days of Andy Burnham, a new tourist tax in Edinburgh, and the impact of The Hundred.
July 23 · 51 min
The cost of kiss-and-fly
Leanna Byrne takes a look at new PM Andy Burnham's raft of new policy announcements
July 22 · 53 min
Cabinet compass
Leanna Byrne speaks to Lord Boateng, who worked with new Chancellor John Healey.
July 21 · 52 min
Healey steps into Number 11
The former Defence Secretary John Healey is the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
July 20 · 52 min
Burnham's first day
As Andy Burnham starts his first day as Prime Minister, we take a look at his in-tray.
July 17 · 51 min
Ancient Kings & Modern Coronations
Andy Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour’s new leader.
July 16 · 52 min
It's not coming home
We react to the England v Argentina World Cup semi-final.
July 15 · 52 min
Do Not Disturb
Sean Farrington gets reaction as the government introduces social media curfews for teens
July 14 · 51 min
Strait talking?
Trump says the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz - we look at how that works.
July 13 · 50 min
13/07/2026
News and insight from the business world.
July 10 · 52 min
Arthur's Fery-tale ending?
Felicity Hannah explores the earning power of reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon.
July 9 · 50 min
Poor Customer Service?
Wake Up to Money listeners share their experiences with bad customer service.
July 8 · 53 min
Cryp-no?
Investors on one of Europe's biggest retail platforms are turning away from crypto.
July 7 · 52 min
Sky's The Limit?
What does Sky's takeover of ITV mean for UK media?
July 6 · 37 min
World Cup, Weapons & Wegovy
A new world of World Cup hopes, defence banks and weight-loss pills?

Wake Up to Money

Taking Our Ball and Going Home

Fifa fury

Can social care be fixed?

NEET no more?

Dry July

The Five-Day Test

The cost of kiss-and-fly

Cabinet compass

Healey steps into Number 11

Burnham's first day

Ancient Kings & Modern Coronations

It's not coming home

Do Not Disturb

Strait talking?

13/07/2026

Arthur's Fery-tale ending?

Poor Customer Service?

Cryp-no?

Sky's The Limit?

World Cup, Weapons & Wegovy