Wake Up To Money

Microsoft UK and Ireland boss Darren Hardman joins Wake Up to Money to discuss the company’s battle to stay ahead in the race for artificial intelligence.
Plus, as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, we look at the business of football kits with the former Puma and Umbro creative executive behind Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning shirt.

Will Bain wraps up a big week in the AI race. Elsewhere, he hears what new tariffs could mean for British steel and asks what the future holds for Netflix.

Sean hears how rising costs are creating an uncertain future for Britain's festivals. Elsewhere, Sean heats about a new round of tariffs announced by President Trump.

Sean Farrington hears about how ordinary British investors will have the chance to buy shares in SpaceX before it lists on the stock market. Elsewhere, England's MPs launch a fresh inquiry into the student loan system, and South West Water is fined after supplying water unfit for human consumption in May 2024.

Will Bain hears how Anthropic's potential stock market listing could heat up the AI race. Elsewhere, the price of aluminium hits a four-year high and the boss of Wetherspoons explains why he is adding an alternative stout to the menu.