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Felicity Hannah explores the earning power of tennis as British wildcard Arthur Fery reaches the semi-finals of Wimbledon. We'll also find out why the number of new-build housing developments coming to market is at its lowest level since 2017. Elsewhere, we'll be joined by the Friday panel to review another hectic week in the worlds of news and economics.

Following the £28-million-pound fine given by Ofcom to Virgin Media for poor customer service, we ask Wake Up to Money listeners to share their experiences with bad customer service. As Donald Trump says that the US will "hit them harder" in more tit-for-tat with Iran, Sean Farrington speaks to an expert monitoring events in the region. And to mark the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the w...

Investors on one of Europe's biggest retail platforms are turning away from crypto. Sean Farrington has the latest. Elsewhere, the gambling industry pushes back on a new mandatory financial risk assessment. And we find out what goes into making the fabric half of Andy Burnham's 'pair of eyelashes and a black t-shirt' look.

Following the news that Sky will buy ITV in a £1.6-billion-pound deal, Sean Farrington speaks to John Ryley, who was the head of Sky News for nearly 20 years. Ahead of a summit of NATO members, what could this mean for the health of start-ups in the UK defence sector? Plus, we speak to the Norwegian dairy firm that's shipping hundreds of kilos of cheese to their national football team in the US.

After England's World Cup game against Mexico, Will Bain speaks to one publican who's just closed up at 5am after screening the match. Separately, an interview with the prime minister of Luxembourg, who tells Wake Up to Money that a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank should be established for NATO countries. Plus, Novo Nordisk's new once-daily weight-loss pill becomes available in the UK to...

In a week that saw Andy Burnham make his first speech pitching for Labour leader and the current prime minister revealing the government's Defence Investment Plan, Will Bain talks to our panel of experts on what that might mean for the economy. On Friday the former boss of John Lewis, Sir Charlie Mayfield, gives an update on his 'Keep Britain Working' review; one construction boss involved explain...

Sean Farrington hears how pubs benefitted from England's win last night. Plus, PlayStation announces no new games will be sold with a physical disc from 2028.

Sean Farrington hears what new rules on steel tariffs mean for manufacturers in the UK. Plus, why is the Culture Secretary "minded to intervene" on Paramount's $110 billion deal to take over Warner Bros?

Sean Farrington hears what businesses think of the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan. Plus, as England get ready to take on DR Congo in their last-32 World Cup game on Wednesday, how much are fans having to spend to follow the Three Lions through the knockout stages?

Will Bain asks businesses what they want to hear in Andy Burnham's speech on the economy. Plus, as Wimbledon gets underway, why are some players not happy about this year's prize money?

Felicity Hannah finds out why Apple is putting up prices on some of its products, and how data centres - is putting pressure on the same components used in everyday devices. With record-breaking heatwaves leaving the nation sweltering this week, we speak with a family run central heating and plumbing business in Warwickshire on how this heatwave has impacted their business. And our Friday panel lo...

The boss of one of Britain's largest and longest-established recruitment firms tells Sean Farrington that a radical overhaul of the tax system is needed to deal with the impact of AI on jobs. Elsewhere, he'll speak to the construction industry about the difficulties of working in a heatwave. Coffee shops can't sell iced coffee quick enough as Brits try to keep cool in the heat, we'll hear from an...

Sean Farrington has the latest as the UK braces for a heatwave. Elsewhere, the International Maritime Organisation announces an evacuation plan for 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf and Number 11 Downing Street looks set for a new occupant.

After another Prime Ministerial resignation, Sean Farrington hears how businesses are feeling. Elsewhere, Sean hears how the markets might react to a new leader and what the change could mean for the government's economic policy.

Ten years since the Brexit referendum, Leanna Byrne hears how businesses have fared. Elsewhere, businesses react to political turmoil at the top of government.

Will Bain gets business reaction to the Makerfield by-election with his expert panel of guests. They'll also round up the week's business and economic news, including the interest rates decisions of the US Fed and the Bank of England. And he'll check in with the Tartan Army pipe band based in the US state of Rhode Island.

We discuss what the US-Iran deal could mean for global trade with our experts. Elsewhere the boss of the company behind Cadbury tells us why we don't always choose the healthier option. And we hear from a British pub in Dallas after England's World Cup win.

Will Bain looks at Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media - and what it means for children, parents and Big Tech. Oil prices have been falling at the prospect of a truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but when will these price changes be felt at the pump? We catch up with one forecourt manager. And Scotland's fans have charmed the city of Boston in the US - but near...

Felicity Hannah has the latest as a deal for the reopening of Hormuz is announced. Elsewhere, the Government looks at further watering down its zero emission vehicle mandate; and Scotland basks in an opening World Cup win.

Felicity Hannah looks ahead as SpaceX prepares to go public for the first time, with Elon Musk seeking a trillion-dollar valuation. Our Friday panel reflects on the dominance of artificial intelligence at this week's London Tech Week, along with the big business stories of this week - and next. And Parkrunners across the world prepare to mark a milestone, as Parkrun celebrates its one millionth ev...

On Wake Up To Money, we talk a lot about jobs, wages and the labour market. And we often hear from the bosses of some of our biggest recruitment firms. One of those is the Reed Group. Sir Alec Reed started the company 65 years ago and made it into one of the UK's biggest private businesses. He was knighted for his services to business and charity in 2011. He'd long stepped down as Chief Executive...

Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport - this week: mass-participation events. It's big business - from the thousands of competitors that sign up to take part, to managing the event itself, to the fundraising. Sean hears from Paul Foster, the Chief Executive of The Great Run Company - the company behind the Great North Run and many other events across the country. He'll also speak to...

Sean Farrington speaks to Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe and Paul Barber, Chief Executive of Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Sean Farrington speaks to owner of Worcester City Women FC Nicole Allison and former Head of Women’s Football at The Football Association of Wales Lowri Roberts

Sean speaks to chief executive of British cycling brand Rapha, Fran Millar, and former World Cycling Road Race Champion and four-time British Road Race Champion Lizzie Deignan.