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BBC Radio 5 Live

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

Wake Up to Money

Felicity Hannah hears the latest developments in the trade war between the US and China, reignited after Beijing imposed a new round of controls on those rare earths and minerals essential to the production of everything from mobile phones to weapons.
Also, a new idea to revive the economies of the UK's former industrial heartlands. But will new incentives to save on taxes for companies willing to invest succeed where other initiatives have failed?
And, it's no surprise we're a nation of pasta lovers. But are we really going off the humble spaghetto in favour of pappardelle and tortellini? We talk to a pasta maker about the shape of things to come.

Down to earths

Felicity Hannah hears about the EU's new Entry/Exit System, coming in from Sunday. Plus, a look behind the scenes at the London Stock Exchange.

Pre-flight checks

Wake up with Sean Farrington to get all the latest in the world of business. 
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales says UK business confidence hit its lowest level in three years in the third quarter.
The BBC's Business Editor Simon Jack sits down with Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase.
And Sean's been speaking to Stephen Critchlow of Evergreen Life, which has been described as the fastest-growing tech company in Britain.

Crisis of confidence?

Details have been released of how victims of car finance mis-selling will be compensated. It's affecting millions - we crunch the numbers with an automotive finance lawyer. As the EU steel tariff hike threatens the 'biggest ever crisis' for the UK industry, we get reaction from a producer here about how it's set to impact them. And Sean Farrington delves into the etiquette of after work drinks.

PCP payouts

France in political chaos after its Prime Minister resigns. France has now had 4 Prime Ministers in under a year..
Sir Keir Starmer flies to India for talks on trade with Prime Minister Modi.
And why are more people choosing to go on holiday on their own?

Trade, travel and turmoil

Felicity Hannah looks at how JLR is preparing to restart car production after a disruptive cyber incident.

And 15 years later, Instagram has transformed into a £40 billion advertising giant, now responsible for well over a third of its parent company - how did it get there?

Jaguar Land Rover: the race to restart

Felicity Hannah delves into the Taylor Swift business empire as the superstar launches her latest album.

And our Friday panel unpicks the economic events of the week; including the Labour Party conference, the latest at Jaguar Land Rover, and rising energy bills.

Swiftenomics

Ed Miliband wants to see more than 800,000 workers employed in the UK's energy industry by 2030.
How do Nottingham's pubs get ready for a big night of European football.

Will Government's Clean Energy plan lead to more skilled UK workers?

Costs could rise for many producers today as fees for using certain materials in packaging come in - Sean Farrington one snack company about the impact it's having on them.

We speak to the UK boss of British American Tobacco, who says there should be more regulation of disposable vapes.

And is an optional footwear policy in the workplace a step too far? One boss tells us why she lets her staff kick off their shoes in the office.

A Bad Wrap?

As the Labour Party Conference continues, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her message to the country - and she's also been talking to business leaders. Sean Farrington finds out whether businesses are feeling any renewed confidence.

Jaguar Land Rover could be back on the road to normality as it restarts some of its production this week - we hear how suppliers to the company are coping in the ongoing tricky situation.

And the biggest private equity deal - one for 55 billion dollars - has been agreed to take the gaming company Electronic Arts private. One former executive speaks to us.

Reeves Speaks

Sean Farrington hears from the water customer watchdog after it received the highest number of complaints over water bills in nine years. And it's a mining mega-merger... FTSE-listed giant Anglo American has agreed a deal worth nearly £40bn with Canada’s Teck Resources - but what will it mean for UK plc?

Splashing out

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