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The Five-Day Test

Will Bain recaps the first five days of Andy Burnham in Number 10. Elsewhere, a hotelier reacts to a new tourist tax coming into effect in E...

51:28Jul 24, 2026

The cost of kiss-and-fly

Leanna Byrne takes a look at new PM Andy Burnham's raft of new policy announcements and asks how the new government will pay for his 're-pri...

51:47Jul 23, 2026

Cabinet compass

Leanna Byrne speaks to Lord Boateng, who worked with new Chancellor John Healey during his first stint at the Treasury. And some MPs are sug...

53:21Jul 22, 2026

Healey steps into Number 11

John Healey has been named Chancellor as the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, picks his top team. Healey is known most recently for resigni...

52:38Jul 21, 2026

Burnham's first day

Andy Burnham begins his first day as Prime Minister, with attention turning to the shape of his new government and what it could mean for bu...

52:26Jul 20, 2026

Ancient Kings & Modern Coronations

Will Bain looks ahead as the Labour Party meets for its leadership special conference. Andy Burnham is expected to be confirmed as the Labou...

51:32Jul 17, 2026

It's not coming home

We react to the England v Argentina World Cup semi-final. Unfortunately, it wasn't the result we wanted. We hear from a club chief exec abou...

52:01Jul 16, 2026

Do Not Disturb

With older teenagers set to join their younger counterparts in seeing restrictions put on their social media use, we speak to an expert abou...

52:30Jul 15, 2026

Strait talking?

Trump says the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz - we look at how that works. As firefighters continue to tackle wildfires across...

51:33Jul 14, 2026

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50:12Jul 13, 2026

Arthur's Fery-tale ending?

Felicity Hannah explores the earning power of tennis as British wildcard Arthur Fery reaches the semi-finals of Wimbledon. We'll also find o...

52:07Jul 10, 2026

Poor Customer Service?

Following the £28-million-pound fine given by Ofcom to Virgin Media for poor customer service, we ask Wake Up to Money listeners to share th...

50:52Jul 9, 2026

Cryp-no?

Investors on one of Europe's biggest retail platforms are turning away from crypto. Sean Farrington has the latest. Elsewhere, the gambling...

53:20Jul 8, 2026

Sky's The Limit?

Following the news that Sky will buy ITV in a £1.6-billion-pound deal, Sean Farrington speaks to John Ryley, who was the head of Sky News fo...

52:33Jul 7, 2026

World Cup, Weapons & Wegovy

After England's World Cup game against Mexico, Will Bain speaks to one publican who's just closed up at 5am after screening the match. Separ...

37:53Jul 6, 2026

The Week in Review

In a week that saw Andy Burnham make his first speech pitching for Labour leader and the current prime minister revealing the government's D...

39:57Jul 3, 2026

A Roaring Trade

Sean Farrington hears how pubs benefitted from England's win last night. Plus, PlayStation announces no new games will be sold with a physic...

24:47Jul 2, 2026

Steeling themselves

Sean Farrington hears what new rules on steel tariffs mean for manufacturers in the UK. Plus, why is the Culture Secretary "minded to interv...

48:03Jul 1, 2026

Time for a DIP

Sean Farrington hears what businesses think of the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan. Plus, as England get ready to take on DR Congo in t...

52:31Jun 30, 2026

The Burnham Plan

Will Bain asks businesses what they want to hear in Andy Burnham's speech on the economy. Plus, as Wimbledon gets underway, why are some pla...

51:06Jun 29, 2026