King of the Hill

Sean Farrington gets the latest on the King's visit to the US, after a historic address to the US Congress. Elsewhere in the world, we discuss the future of oil supply following the UAE's departure from the oil cartel, Opec. We also continue our election interview series with the Scottish National Party Minister for Public Finance and we take a look at how AI demand is impacting the supply of helium.

Sean Farrington asks a UK company what it's like doing business in the US as King Charles and Queen Camilla make their way over the Atlantic. Elsewhere, we're joined by the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer as we hear from another of the main political parties in the run-up to the local elections. And we take a look at how much runners spend on their gear, after tens of thousands took part in the London Marathon.

Will Bain hears from Air Ambulances UK, who warn rising jet fuel costs could disrupt emergency services, as the war in Iran adds pressure to already stretched charity budgets. Pharmacists were already facing shortages and rising medicine costs before the war in the Middle East. Now, with a reduced oil supply - necessary for both manufacturing and transporting medicines - supply chains are facing further strain. We hear how one boss of multiple pharmacists is managing. And, 20 years on from the The Devil Wears Prada, its sequel is out this Friday. We hear from a cinema boss about how the summer is shaping up for the industry.

Warner Brothers Discovery takeover by Paramount has been given the green light by shareholders, we get a regulators reaction. Elsewhere we take a look into the finances of Leicester City after their relegation from the Championship this week and the wider EFL. Also in a week where the impact of the war is beginning to be seen in the UK's economic data, we'll hear what the Bank of England's Deputy Governor had to say.

Sean Farrington hears from the CEO of Pret a Manger amidst rising cost pressures. Meanwhile, Asian economies are on the front line of the energy crisis, and there's the next instalment of Wake Up To Money's election interviews, this time with Plaid Cymru.

Sean Farrington gets the latest on Kevin Warsh's rocky path to the top of the Fed. Elsewhere, we ask if sustainable fuel could solve a future jet fuel crisis for airlines. And 50 days until the first match of the FIFA World Cup - we hear fans thoughts on what it will cost to get there.

Sean Farrington looks back at Tim Cook's legacy as he plans to step down as Apple's boss after fifteen years. We also hear from petrol forecourts who have seen an uptick in customers driving off without paying.Elsewhere, we speak with Robert Jenrick of Reform UK for the next instalment of our local election interviews - and discuss a new raft of new government clean energy measures.

Food price inflation could become 'uncontrollable', according to the industry responsible for delivering our chilled and frozen produce. And why breaking the link between wholesale gas and electricity prices could lead to cheaper household energy bills. Also, Felicity Hannah hears from a wedding planner on why the Bridgerton effect is leading to a boom in grand country-house weddings.

Felicity Hannah asks whether CO2 shortages could lead to a pint shortage. The boss of a brewery joins our Friday panel to discuss that, along with the Chancellor’s interview with our Economics Editor.Pokémon trading cards have soared in value since the pandemic, attracting new fans, investors and thieves. We hear from one specialist shop, which estimates it has lost at least £60,000 worth of stock.And we head to CinemaCon in Las Vegas to ask: with streaming still strong and cinema attendance still below pre-pandemic levels, how healthy is the film industry really?

Sean Farrington discusses reports that LIV Golf is on the verge of collapse. The breakaway tour - heavily backed by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund - split the game in two when it launched in 2022. Also - we hear from the governor of the Bank of England who's in Washington alongside the world's leaders in finance at the Spring meeting of the IMF and World Bank. Earlier this week, the IMF singled out the UK as one of the countries set to suffer a “large negative effect” from the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East.