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The London Stock Exchange boss tells us that gloom has had an impact on London listings. Dame Julia Hoggett also names supplements maker Applied Nutrition as one of the bourse's recent success stories. Will Bain gets the reaction of founder Tom Ryder.

Elsewhere, the International Energy Agency agrees to accelerate the release of barrels of oil, but doesn't expand plans announced in the Spring. Also Boots is is sold for nearly £7 billion. And, as hundreds of new hardbacks hit the shelves ahead of the Christmas shopping season, we find out why 'Super Thursday' is getting a bit l...

Sean Farrington shares the latest developments on the apparent cyber attack on ASOS, we find out how the retailer may respond.

Also we learn about the new all-electric era that's arrived for Jaguar and what it means for the carmaker.

Elsewhere why the new Sense & Sensibility is the latest period drama driving more of us to the historic properties used as filming locations.

Sean Farrington speaks to the owners of Wakefield Trinity after it became the unlikely club to win the Rugby Super League title - we hear how it's turned its fate around.

We also hear what the boss of BT had to say on its takeover of TalkTalk.

And Sean will be joined by the founder of the Yoto audio player who tell us why revenues are up.

Elsewhere Spain has called a snap general election a year earlier than intended, we'll hear about the housing crisis that's caused it.

Will Bain finds out more about the fate of one of the UK's biggest broadcast providers Talk Talk as BT appears set to rescue the company. We'll take a look at what that might mean for customers, and the other bidders throwing their hat in the ring.

As the budget edges closer, we hear from the defence sector about what it wants from the Chancellor.

And will the price of diesel continue to rise after it hit record highs last week?

Elsewhere we find out just how open people are with friends and...

Felicity Hannah looks at how AI tools are putting school photography businesses at risk. Elsewhere, we dig into a week of political announcements and pressure at the pumps with our expert panel. And today marks the last day Manchester City can appeal against its more than 100 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules.

Sean Farrington takes a look at how energy costs are feeding through to the economy.

Elsewhere, the Bank of England Governor tells the BBC that while he thinks artificial intellegence will help boost growth, there is some cause for concern over market valuations of the technology. And, as the second series of The Traitors gets underway, we take a look at some of the sources of the show's success.

Sean Farrington delves into the detail of the Prime Minister's party conference address.

Elsewhere, the Premier League confirms that an independent panel has found Manchester guilty of making "sham contracts" with a number of commercial partners. It says this was part of a scheme to disguise secret club funding of more than £830m. Also, a closely-watched forecast predicts a double-digit percentage rise in bills in the new year. And we take a look at trade tensions over a viral type of yam.

The PM launches a plan with the aim of helping businesses connect to the grid faster. In his first speech to party conference since taking over as Labour's leader, Burnham will announce the launch of Great British Grid -- a public company that will be able to invest in the grid. Businesses will also get more freedom to "self-build" connections. Sean Farrington takes a look at whether it will difference.

Elsewhere, diesel prices hit a record high. We look at whether the price rise has changed driver habits. UK Government borrowing costs also hit their highest level...

Will Bain hears what the nationalisation of Avanti West Coast will mean for the railways. Elsewhere, with exactly one month until the Budget, Will asks what businesses are hoping for from the Chancellor. And after reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of most of the 115 charges against the club for breaching financial rules, the football world considers what's next.

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 climbing bond yields, warnings on AI and a significant meeting between Presidents Xi and Trump. And how do you handle money between friends?

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 of the business of UK wine as the 2026 harvest gets underway.

Sean Farrington explores the potential impacts of an industrial giant's production pause in Hull. And as 100 businesses receive letters from the Government urging them to offer more jobs and work placements to young people, we hear from the skills minister about just how that will be put into practice.

Sean Farrington looks into the latest technical problem causing major disruption to UK flights. And from planes to automobiles, why the UK car industry is calling for British companies to be included in EU product rules. We also take a look at the scaffolding industry, which is facing a huge shortage of workers despite the PM's pledge to get Britain building. And - are you a fan of Abba Voyage? We hear more from a company aiming to grow digital gigs after securing a new £15m investment.

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

Elsewhere, we hear from our experts on the challenges prime minister Andy Burnham could face in his upcoming meeting with US President Trump.

And we find out why a sequel to a 1998 movie could be boosting margarita sales.

Felicity Hannah looks at what rising fuel prices could mean for drivers and businesses, as diesel edges closer to a record high. Our panel of experts picks through a big week for interest rates, inflation and AI, and as M&S makes its London Fashion Week debut, we look back at 100 years of the retailer in fashion.

After the US Federal Reserve committed to the first interest rate rise in three years, Sean Farrington speaks to a former economist at the central bank, then looks ahead to the Bank of England's decision later on Thursday.

And on Friday, a new album of unreleased recordings from David Bowie's early career will be available to stream. We hear from the rock star's contemporaries about what unearthed music can do for an artist's legacy.

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 report that says regional mayors should get a bigger share of income and corporation tax generated in their areas.

Elsewhere, we'll check in on markets as they wait for the US Fed to make a decision on interest rates later today.

AND some new data suggests that the midweek cheeky HALF is on the rise. We'll hear what that means for pubs.

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 a slowdown in developing the technology.

The price of petrol and diesel is at its highest level since the war in Iran began, according to the RAC. Sean Farrington finds out how that's affecting those businesses moving goods and products around the country, and what that might mean for prices.

And now that Oasis have confirmed a worldwide tour for next year, the man who designed album artwork and more...

'Tax banks to cut energy bills' - that's what General Secretary Paul Nowak will tell the Trades Union Congress later today. Will Bain finds out what that might mean for the City of London and beyond.

The bosses of three major AI companies say there are serious risks with developing too quickly - but US President Donald Trump is more relaxed. How do investors view it?

Plus, after teasing a possible new tour last week, Oasis fans only have a few hours to wait before the band reveal all. The boss of official Oasis merchandise...

Will Bain hears memories from the world of finance 25 years on from the attacks on September 11th 2001.

Elsewhere, his expert panel will discuss the weeks biggest business stories, including the price of oil, which continues to rise after renewed attacks on Middle East shipping/

And the retail giant Primark says now is the time to open an online shop after decades of being high-street only we hear from a former company insider on why now?

Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.

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

Food prices will rise sharply by the end of the year according to a new report - and we hear how British farmers think we can boost our food security.

LIV Golf, the challenger golf tour backed by Saudi investment, has now filed for bankruptcy - we find out why.

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 hitting British manufacturers like JLR. And with a new foldable iPhone on the horizon, we find out whether this handset will actually break the mould.

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 largest energy providers tells us what he thinks the controversial Jackdaw gas field will - or won't - do for our energy bills. And as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display to the public this week - we'll hear from a tour operator who's managed to get his hands on some tickets.

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 National Audit Office. Felicity Hannah speaks to the Cold Chain Federation's Phil Pluck on how industry is attempting to make itself more resilient.

Our panel of experts looks back at a week that saw the Governor of the Bank of England warn of the dangers of AI, a global bond sell-off and the return of MPs to Parliament with a new prime minister.

And, we hear from the owner of the...

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 companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Elsewhere, Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has single-handedly doubled the shirt sales for a football club in the Welsh town of Cwmbran.

As the football transfer window in England and Wales closes, Leanna Byrne looks at the billions of pounds spent. Japanese long-term borrowing costs hit a 30-year high amid a global bond sell-off. And we look at what new rules on school uniform could mean for the high street.

Leanna Byrne has the latest as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO.

Elsewhere, Parliament returns today. As the new Prime Minister and Chancellor get closer to delivering their first budget, we'll hear what a couple of key sectors will be looking out for. Fast fashion giant launches its shares on the Hong Stock Exchange. And it's not just politicians returning to the workplace, as many of us hunker back down after the summer, we take a look at how to get into the mentality to make the most of it.

Theo Leggett hears from a business gearing up for Europe's largest street festival. Meanwhile,100 tech companies pen an open letter warning calling on businesses and governments around the world to take urgent action improve their defences against AI hacking.

Our panel also looks ahead to a key speech from the new Chair of the Federal Reserve and we hear all about the viral, bite-sized desert, mochi ice cream.

Theo Leggett explores the potential impacts of Meta's $18bn settlement over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. Elsewhere, more than £70m of public money is going into restarting a tungsten and tin mine in Devon - can it revive a project that has struggled before? And as the world's largest gaming convention kicks off, we look at the huge expectations surrounding Grand Theft Auto Six.

A star of both Hollywood and Nashville, Dolly Parton was also an astute businesswoman and a generous philanthropist. We pay tribute to the singer and actor. And we find out why an increasing portion of the bills businesses pay is not on electricity and gas but on the kit needed to deliver the energy. Also, AI has been blamed for lots of things, but is it really 'eating' books?

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has threatened "economic D-Day" against any country doing business with Iran.

We hear from a retailer worried that he could be left behind by a business rate review focusing on the hospitality sector.

And as gold ticks up again, a jeweller tells us how he is adapting to fluctuating metal prices.

Wil Bain hears from a business rates expert and a hotel owner about what needs to happen to support pubs and hotels facing high business rates costs. This comes as the government announces an independent review of the way pubs and hotels are valued for business rates in England and Wales.

Elsewhere, we'll hear from Canada after trade talks with the United States broke down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney promising to match US tariffs dollar for dollar.

And there's a new weight-loss treatment on the market. Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a tablet treatment, becomes available...

The big spenders of the Premier League are back in action this weekend. But with a new set of financial rules to work with, how easy will it be for them to stay onside with the English game's bosses? An expert in the economics of football explains. And we kick around the week's business stories with our regular expert panel. Also, we try to find out why UK consumers are feeling so cheerful about their bank balances, despite the economic gloom.

Sean Farrington gets the latest from the Meta trial in California.

A Chinese humanoid robot company surges more than 600% on its entry to the stock market, we ask what it tells us about the the future for the technology.

Elsewhere, we'll hear the reasons why the number of heat pump installations have dropped sharply in the last year,

And, with the shock sale of the LA Lakers hitting a bump in the road, we hear from a former executive of 38 years.

Sean Farrington looks at why the cost of government borrowing for some of the worlds biggest economies has hit fresh highs in recent days - we'll find out what's been driving the bond markets.

Also is cash really king? A new report says less than 1 in 10 transactions last year used physical money - we'll find out whether there's still a place for notes and coins from the UK largest main cash machine network.

Elsewhere Meta's smart glasses have got many of us talking for both good and bad reasons, we've been to find out why...

Sean Farrington speaks to a farm tech company trying to solve the double-whammy of drought and increasing costs which are impacting farmers this year.

Elsewhere, we look at the potential consequences of Meta's child privacy trial, which accuses the owner of Instagram and Facebook of violating federal and state privacy laws for children.

Also would you like to have a go at being Prime Minister? Well, a new mobile game has been storming the charts - and it allows you to do just that. We'll hear from the game's designer.

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Will Bain speaks to one man who's been helping his fellow farmers to protect their land from wildfires in Stourbridge as he hopes for rain to save his yield.

As the 60-day ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran expires today - we'll find out whether there's any prospect of a solution that would open the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

Plus, we'll find out today's changes to national planning rules in Englang which which mean it'll be harder for developers to turn pubs into housing or office spaces.

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Odysseus and Spider Man join forces to rescue UK cinemas for the summer. Fans turning up to Phoebe Bridgers' latest gigs won't be able to film her performance on their smartphones, part of a trend pioneered by artists like Bob Dylan, Alicia Keys and Guns n' Roses. We find out what one venue thinks of the ban. And, our regular expert panel looks back over the highlights of the week's business stories.

Will Bain looks at the choices facing students as they receive their results - from university to vocational routes. Mike Ashley could be about to add another famous name to the retail group he founded, with reports suggesting he is close to buying Harvey Nichols, and a deal potentially announced today as part of a pre-pack administration. And the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team is to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn. How has yet another sale come about in less than a year?