How should energy be priced?

The government is due to decide very soon whether to adopt “zonal pricing” – i.e. whether people should pay different amounts for their energy depending on whereabouts in the country they live. All indications are that Downing Street will reject the idea but it’s yet to be confirmed. Will Bain looks at the pros and cons of zonal pricing. Also, Elon Musk is left looking for a new CEO for his social media platform X as Linda Yaccarino resigns. And chipmaker Nvidia becomes the first company ever to notch up a $4 trillion stock market valuation.

Sean takes a look at the rise of the use in technology in sport. From automated line-calling, VAR & AI data analytics - we ask how tech is shaping the future of sport.

President Donald Trump has vowed tariffs of 50% on imports of copper into the US. The announcement sent prices for the metal soaring. It’s the president’s latest salvo in a tariff war which has hit companies in all sorts of sectors. Sean Farrington hears from the co-founder of a company that makes electric toothbrushes in China and sends them to the US. We also hear from a bicycle manufacturer that exports from Indonesia and Vietnam to the US. Elsewhere, we’re at the Great Yorkshire Show to talk to farmers about inheritance tax.

US President Donald Trump says countries will now have until August 1 to agree new trade deals with the White House. He’d initially set a deadline of July 9 – this Wednesday – but has pushed it back by three weeks. All the same, he’s doubled down on a threat to hit two of the US’s biggest trading partners - Japan and South Korea – with tariffs of 25% unless they reach a deal by the new date. Sean Farrington speaks to a senior US economist about this latest twist in the tariffs story. We also look at a proposal to impose a wealth tax in the UK. Would it work?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he expects a busy 72 hours as countries try to make trade agreements with the US before the Wednesday deadline. Sean Farrington speaks to one expert representing international busines.The UK government wants bereavement leave for pregnancy losses to be set in law - what benefit could that be for both employers and employees?And would you work harder for your company if you could benefit from dividends? We look at the rise in businesses doing just that.

After the week where the UK government passes its welfare bill, and US President Donald Trump passes his flagship budget bill, Felicity Hannah speaks to a panel to take apart what it could all mean for the local and global economy.Plus, how much is being spent around the Oasis reunion tour, and on what?

Following Rachel Reeves' tearful Commons appearance we assess the market impact it made. Will Bain has more on the government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan. And as drinking becomes more prevalent among Gen Z, we get the thoughts of the co-founder of MOTH cocktails.

Sean spoke to Padel boss Sam Kemp from R3 Sports, Women's football consultant Andrea Ekblad and Sportswear CEO Mike Tomkins from M&M Direct.

A look into the welfare bill vote after the government offered more big concessions. Sean Farrington also delves into the recommendations that have been outlined following a review of the UK pensions system. And as YouTube urges the government to acknowledge content creators as a profession, we'll hear from one YouTuber over the impact its having on her.

As MPs prepare to vote on the revised welfare bill, we delve into what it means. Sean Farrington also has the latest on the Lindsey oil refinery in Lincolnshire after its owner went into administration. And we look at how live music in brought in 23.5 million music tourists across the country last year, as artists played sold-out shows - resulting in a cash boom to the economy.