Ticked Off

The struggles for childcare continue as a new report suggests providers aren't ready to keep up with the government rollout. Sean Farrington speaks to a recruiter working in the sector.First quarter results season is well under way, with eye-opening numbers from Spotify and Tesla.And we hear about the battle for branding rights over Euro 2024 in the world of football sticker books.

The troubled Thames Water says it wants to raise bills by up to 44% to help fix its finances - but could this be too much for the regulator to swallow?With a slowing Tesla reporting later, we find out if it really is a long and winding road to zero emissions vehicles in the UK.And we hear from Manchester, where the premiere of one of the UK's biggest new concert venues has hit a bum note.

Another Monday, another temperature check of the British economy - Sean Farrington hears a forecast that says it might not all be bad news for growth.With the electric vehicle maker Tesla cutting prices again, we ask why it's having to and how it can afford it.And as businesses tout their eco-credentials this Earth Day, how hard is it to actually make your business green?

State television in Iran has reported big explosions near an army base and airport in the central city of Isfahan. Felicity Hannah covers the breaking news

Will Bain looks at why the owners of Royal Mail rejected a takeover bid. Plus, inflation is coming down but is that enough to see interest rate cuts?

Economic inactivity is on the rise and Sean Farrington looks at why this trend is growing. Plus it's just 100 days until the Paris Olympics, so how are businesses in Paris feeling?

Sean Farrington finds out why there has been a sharp increase of companies leaving London’s junior market in the past year. Plus we take a closer look at the alcohol-free market.

Sean finds out why hotel insolvencies are on the rise. Plus, we hear from an analyst about what we can expect between Israel and Iran.

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Will Bain finds out why Rishi Sunak has apologised for wearing Adidas Samba trainers. Plus, we hear why electric vehicle sales are tanking in Europe.