Wake Up to Money

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.