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Avanti West Toast

Will Bain hears what the nationalisation of Avanti West Coast will mean for the railways. Elsewhere, with exactly one month until the Budget...

52:39Sep 28, 2026

Splitting the fuel bill?

Felicity Hannah takes a look at what a ban on US exports of diesel could mean for the UK. Elsewhere, our expert panel unpacks a week of clim...

51:15Sep 25, 2026

Grape Expectations

Sean Farrington breaks down what’s at stake when Presidents Trump and Xi meet. We also explore the rising cost of protein, and take a look o...

52:47Sep 24, 2026

Shutdowns and shortages

Sean Farrington explores the potential impacts of an industrial giant's production pause in Hull. And as 100 businesses receive letters from...

53:58Sep 23, 2026

Flights and heights

Sean Farrington looks into the latest technical problem causing major disruption to UK flights. And from planes to automobiles, why the UK c...

53:04Sep 22, 2026

Ticking boxes

Nike ends its time among the 100 biggest companies in the US today, as regional elections spell trouble for German chancellor Friedrich Merz...

52:30Sep 21, 2026

Fashionably Rate

Felicity Hannah looks at what rising fuel prices could mean for drivers and businesses, as diesel edges closer to a record high. Our panel o...

53:25Sep 18, 2026

Taking A Hike

After the US Federal Reserve committed to the first interest rate rise in three years, Sean Farrington speaks to a former economist at the c...

26:53Sep 17, 2026

AI on the sly?

Sean Farrington gets the latest on Nissan's announcement to build a new electric model in Sunderland And he'll hear from the author of a rep...

53:52Sep 16, 2026

The King and AI

As King Charles prepares to host AI leaders in the UK, we'll hear from one tech investor about how they're reacting to Anthropic's call for...

53:06Sep 15, 2026

There's money in the bank?

'Tax banks to cut energy bills' - that's what General Secretary Paul Nowak will tell the Trades Union Congress later today. Will Bain finds...

51:09Sep 14, 2026

9/11: 25 years on

Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the attacks on September 11th 2001. Elsewhere, his expert panel will dis...

53:21Sep 11, 2026

Tourist trap?

Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done en...

51:22Sep 10, 2026

You're grounded

After hundreds of UK flights were cancelled yesterday, an airline boss tells the BBC what's behind the disruption. Food prices will rise sha...

53:00Sep 9, 2026

Chips and beans

A computer chip execs tells us how AI could help us find a cure for cancer. We hear from our experts about how the Chinese car market is hit...

53:13Sep 8, 2026

Hit the brakes

As Jaguar Land Rover looks to cut jobs, we hear from a supplier about what this means for the UK's car industry. Meanwhile, one of the UK's...

52:01Sep 7, 2026

Weak Link in the (Food) Chain?

The UK's food supply chain is ill-prepared for the increasing number and severity of risks it faces, according to a new report by the Nation...

52:47Sep 4, 2026

Steely Plan?

Andy Burnham addresses the state of British steel in his first PMQs, and Sean speaks with the CEO of one of the world's biggest technology c...

51:53Sep 3, 2026

Price of the badge

As the football transfer window in England and Wales closes, Leanna Byrne looks at the billions of pounds spent. Japanese long-term borrowin...

51:49Sep 2, 2026

Tern-ing point

Leanna Byrne has the latest as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO. Elsewhere, Parliament returns today. As the new Prime Mini...

52:55Sep 1, 2026