Industry and Innovation

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.

The trade agreement signed two weeks ago by the UK and the US has come into effect. We hear from a UK car manufacturer after tariffs were slashed from 27.5 per cent to 10 per cent. Elsewhere, the number of graduate jobs being advertised on one recruitment website is down more than a quarter over the last year. Sean Farrington delves into why that is. And after thousands descended upon Worthy Farm this weekend to enjoy a jam packed line up at Glastonbury Festival we hear how business was for food vendors.

Felicity Hannah explores a new energy scheme to help reduce energy bills for manufactures. Also, why is being single is so expensive? Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Felicity Hannah looks at what NATO spending pledges mean for the UK sector and looks ahead to the government's trade strategy. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Sean Farrington talks industrial strategy and innovation with a Midlands-based toy company who've just had a major investment boost. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Sean speaks to the Prime Minister after the government unveils its industrial strategy and we get the latest from the Middle East. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.