Steel and strikes

President Trump closes a tax break on small packages. Will Bain hears how it will affect companies that export to the US. Our economics panel also unpacks a US central bank in unchartered waters, this week's movements in the bond market, and a proposal to increases taxes on UK banks.

Nvidia has reported better than expected earnings for the second quarter of the year. Felicity Hannah delves into the chipmaking giant's numbers. And with kids preparing to head back to school, parents are facing the annual bill for new school uniforms. We look at how expensive it can be. Plus we find out why tourists are turning away from Sin City.

The future of work almost certainly will involve using some form of AI. Felicity Hannah looks at how that can happen. Meanwhile ahead of energy regulator Ofgem announcing its new price cap for energy bills, we hear from those already struggling with the costs of gas and electricity. And after taking Netflix by storm we explore the the phenomenon that is K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Food prices are going up at their fastest rate for 18 months - according to new data. We gain insight from a carrot farmer as to why that is. And when was the last time you bought or rented a musical instrument? We take a look at why it might be getting harder to do that at a high street shop.

We head down to the pub to try and work out why the industry seems under so much pressure. Will Bain hears from the British Beer and Pub Association, industry leaders and punters about the challenges facing the Great British Pub

Will Bain finds out what's in store for workers at South Yorkshire's threatened steel plants and reports on the weekend's rail strikes. And, he discusses the week's business, financial markets and economics stories with our regular panel of experts. What can the price of a Meal Deal tell us about the state of Britain's economy?

Will Bain looks ahead to another key set of economic data from the government. He'll also hear from the boss of one Welsh Rugby Union club about the future of the game. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

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 looks ahead to a key inflation release. And, as new figures show an uptick in fledgling hospitality businesses, we hear from one that's just started up.

Sean Farrington reacts as European leaders return from the Ukraine summit in Washington. Elsewhere, he'll get more on Soho House, the London-based firm which has de-listed from the New York stock exchange in a deal worth £2billion and checks in with one of the attendees at the world's largest gaming industry conference. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.