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Wake Up to Money

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Wake Up to Money
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    The Shipping Forecast

    2026-04-09 | 52 mins.
    A tentative two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has seen global oil and gas prices cool, but how easy will it be to convince shipping companies the Strait of Hormuz is now safe to navigate? Sean Farrington investigates.
    The conflict has also sparked an interest in electric vehicles in the UK. The boss of the country's biggest car sales platform tells us why Chinese EV manufacturers could be the biggest beneficiaries.
    And, running a Marathon is quite a feat. But that's not enough for the boss of London's big race. He tells us why they're expanding abroad.
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    Middle East Ceasefire

    2026-04-08 | 52 mins.
    Sean Farrington looks at the impact of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Plus, what could the takeover of Universal Music Group mean for the music industry?
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    Deal or No Deal

    2026-04-07 | 51 mins.
    Sean Farrington gets the latest analysis as the US deadline for Iran to make a deal approaches. We’ll also explore how the ongoing war is affecting one company’s ambitions to expand in the Middle East.
    Elsewhere, we’ll have insight into the latest six-day strike by resident doctors in England, which begins today, and the potential impact on patients.
    And as spring arrives, we hear from a farmer offering the public the chance to pick their own tulips.
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    Not a Strait-foward solution

    2026-04-02 | 53 mins.
    Sean Farrington brings all the reaction to Presidents Trump's Iran address while back at home, we look ahead to the Prime Minister hosting a meeting of 35 countries to work of getting the Strait of Hormuz fully open.
    Elsewhere, we'll hear how the government's new rules on subscription services will affect customers and the companies that offer them.
    And with Easter just round the corner, we couldn't resist a visit to Cadbury's - we'll hear from some of those making our Easter Eggs.
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    Apple at 50: The man who pitched Steve Jobs the "i"

    2026-04-01 | 53 mins.
    As tech giant Apple celebrates its 50th birthday, we hear from the man behind the "i" in iPhone. Sean Farrington also brings the latest on oil prices, and we hear from the Chancellor about what kind of help the government might announce for those facing higher bills.

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