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One day to go
The government has just announced a range of 'everyday fixes' designed with the hard-up consumer in mind. But is extending parental pay, offering higher mileage rates and potential…
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Tax and spend
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,…
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To EV or not to EV?
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 sellin…
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Standing down standing charges?
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-se…
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Netflix and Drill
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 pote…
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Parking Mad?
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 hea…
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France in flames
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. An…
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Apple 'i' order
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 dec…
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Old Rules; new rules
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, w…
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The Price of Honey
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 impor…
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Cost of Flopping
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…
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Brad Smith - Microsoft President
Will Bain examines the financial predicament facing the chancellor ahead of the budgetAnd "AI is moving forward faster than the speed of safety" - so says the President of Microsof…
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Eyes Down
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…
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Balancing the books
The London Stock Exchange boss tells us that gloom has had an impact on London listings. Dame Julia Hoggett also names supplements maker Applied Nutrition as one of the bourse's re…
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A-SOS
Sean Farrington shares the latest developments on the apparent cyber attack on ASOS, we find out how the retailer may respond.Also we learn about the new all-electric era that's ar…
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Wakefield Winners
Sean Farrington speaks to the owners of Wakefield Trinity after it became the unlikely club to win the Rugby Super League title - we hear how it's turned its fate around.We also he…
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Time to Talk Talk
Will Bain finds out more about the fate of one of the UK's biggest broadcast providers Talk Talk as BT appears set to rescue the company. We'll take a look at what that might mean…
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Marked absent
Felicity Hannah looks at how AI tools are putting school photography businesses at risk. Elsewhere, we dig into a week of political announcements and pressure at the pumps with our…
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Full tank? Empty bank
Sean Farrington takes a look at how energy costs are feeding through to the economy.Elsewhere, the Bank of England Governor tells the BBC that while he thinks artificial intellegen…
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Speeches & breaches
Sean Farrington delves into the detail of the Prime Minister's party conference address.Elsewhere, the Premier League confirms that an independent panel has found Manchester guilty…