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  • News and views from the business world with Mickey Clark and Andrew Verity.
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  • Award-winning business and financial news, presented by Andrew Verity and Mickey Clark. Broadcast live every weekday morning at 5.30am on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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News and views from the business world with Mickey Clark and Andrew Verity.

Money: PBR - 9th Dec 09

Wed, Dec 9 Listen
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The Chancellor Alistair Darling will deliver his pre-Budget report this afternoon with the economy still mired in the longest recession since the 1950s and public finances in their worst state since the Second World War. We also look at what's on offer from a business support group for the car sector which is holding a networking event in Birmingham tonight. Finally, five of the world's biggest publishers have...

Wed, Dec 9 Listen
Business news, including what the Chancellor needs to do in his pre-Budget report.

Money: Water - 8th Dec 09

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
Most of us should pay for our water through a water meter. That's the conclusion of an official review published this morning. The planned 50p rate of tax for high earners is leading more companies to look at moving abroad so say the business consultants. And the recruitment firm Manpower says the jobs market is picking up.

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
News of an official review that says most of us should pay for our water through a meter.

Money: Super Tax - 7th Dec 09

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
Bankers are set to face a crackdown on their bonuses with a brand new super tax but will it make bankers think twice about taking unnecessary risks? In a couple of hours time the energy regulator OFGEM is releasing two reports that could mean a hike in our annual electricity bills. And Nestle unveils plans to start going Fairtrade from next year.

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
Money news, including plans for a new super-tax for bankers.

Money: Car Scrappage - 4th Dec 09

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: With the car scrappage scheme running out of finance, how is the car industry gearing itself up for the expected drop in sales? We also look at what Global Infrastructure Partners will do with Gatwick Airport after it was sold to the company yesterday. Finally, a glut of cheap Aussie wines is forcing wineries down under to bulldoze and sell their vineyards.

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
As the car scrappage scheme runs out of cash, is the industry ready for a drop in sales?

Money: Directors Pay - 3rd Dec 09

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The think tank Compass is drawing up plans for a High Pay Commission to monitor the wage gap between directors and employees. We also look at what's in store for a Congressional hearing into Ben Bernanke's appointment for a second term as chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Finally, we look at how sales are performing for the Sony Playstation which is fifteen years old.

Money: Smart Meters - 2nd Dec 09

Wed, Dec 2
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The government will give more details today on the plan to give every home in the UK a smart energy meter to measure home electricity and gas consumption. Smaller companies in the UK are starting to grow again, but still need more support. We also look at what Peter Mandelson has in store for the launch of a new consultation about expanding the range of banking services available at the Post Office. Finally,...

Money: Boardrooms - 1st Dec 09

Tue, Dec 1
Shareholders should have the chance to vote out their company's chairman every year that's the latest proposal to clean up Britain's boardrooms. We speak to one of the City's best known chairmen, Sir Christopher Hogg. The Dubai government won't guarantee the debts of Dubai World. We ask what Dubai's troubles mean for other countries with big sovereign debts. And a super truck that's 83 foot long takes to the roads this morning.

Money: Dubai - 30th Nov 09

Mon, Nov 30
Dubai's neighbour Abu Dhabi tries to reassure the world but it's still not ready to launch a full-blown bailout. We take a look if it has done enough to calm fears across the world's markets. Would you pay for your news online? The local newspaper group Johnston Press hopes you will. It launches a trial run at some of its papers today.

Money: National Express - 27th Nov 09

Fri, Nov 27
Shareholders in the troubled bus and rail firm National Express will vote today on the company's plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds. Lord Drayson, the Government Minister for Science and Inovation, will today host a summit in the city allowing top investors and some of the countries most promising companies to get together to talk about possible investment.

Money: Walker Review - 26th Nov 09

Thu, Nov 26 Listen
Banks will be forced to reveal how many of their UK employees earn over 1 million pounds a year under new recommendations today. And millions of bank customers hoping to be refunded overdraft charges have been dealt a major blow as the Supreme Court sides with High Street banks. We also talk to Debbie Hinton, she's the winner of the Britain's Best Boss competition, which is run by the charity Working Families.

Money: Bank Charges - 25th Nov 09

Wed, Nov 25
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The Supreme Court will make the final decision today on whether the OFT can rule on unauthorised overdraft charges. We also discuss what the second estimate for the third quarter of GDP today is likely to be. Finally, 250 Threshers stores close today and a big sale of stock began yesterday in the next wave of 380 stores to close.

Money: British Gas - 24th Nov 09

Tue, Nov 24
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: British Gas has published a letter to its 16 million customers in national newspapers saying it realises it needs to listen to them more. On Wednesday we should get a ruling from the Supreme Court on whether the Office of Fair Trading can challenge the fairness bank overdraft charges. We also look at what's in store for Lloyds Banking Group when it takes its mammoth fundraising plan to shareholders on Thursday...

Money: CBI Report - 23rd Nov 09

Mon, Nov 23
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: Today the CBI are launching a report entitled "The Shape of Business - The Next 10 Years". The response of the insurance industry on the flooding crisis is due out today. We also look at how Borders the book chain is fighting for survival after WH Smith walked away from a rescue deal on Friday. Finally, Mariah Carey says she's saving the music industry by pioneering innovative ways to fund making records.

Money: BT Shares - 20th Nov 09

Fri, Nov 20
A quarter of a century on since the sale of BT are we in for another round of privatisations? Despite concerns among businesses about the withdrawal of trade credit, a Government scheme to help protect suppliers won't be extended, we take a look at why. Also, Linn, the high-end hi-fi manufacturer, is stopping making CD players from the start of next year to concentrate on turntables for vinyl records and new kit that steams digital music files through your hi-fi.

Money: New Bosses - 19th Nov 09

Thu, Nov 19 Listen
Two of the biggest jobs in British business were filled yesterday. Marks and Spencers go Dutch with the man from Morrisons, Marc Bolland to replace Sir Stuart Rose meanwhile ITV bagged Archie Norman the former Asda boss to become chairman. We also take a look at fraud which is back on the up this time it's middle managers caught with their hands in the till.

Money: Finance Bill - 18th Nov 09

Wed, Nov 18
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The Queen's speech later today will outline a Financial Services and Business Bill which is expected to pave the way for further changes to City regulation. One of the aspect's of the Queen's speech which could have the biggest effect both on consumers and internet companies is the Digital Economy Bill, which we discuss. We also look at why Debenhams has launched a 250 million price cutting campaign, a full...

Money: Commercial Property Market - 17th Nov 09

Tue, Nov 17
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: There may be signs that the commercial property market is finally picking up today when British Land reveals results this morning. The Government's preferred measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index, is expected to show later this morning that the rate at which prices are increasing rose in October for the first time in months. We also look at what Barack Obama has in store for persuading the Chinese to...

Money: Transport - 13th Nov 09

Fri, Nov 13
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: From midnight tonight the government takes over the running of the East Coast Main Line rail franchise from London to Edinburgh. Meanwhile the boards of British Airways and Iberia have been talking about a merger of the two airlines. We also look at what's been going on in the world of small businesses with HSBC becoming the latest bank to bang the drum for greater lending. Finally, To qualify for state aid...

Money: Lloyds Scheme - 12th Nov 09

Thu, Nov 12 Listen
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: Lloyds has launched a small business charter to cover businesses with a turnover of up to 15m over the next 3 years. Shares in the estate agency chain Winkworths will change hands on the Alternative Investment Market later today. We also look at why model agencies are to be completely banned from charging high up front fees under new government plans announced today. Finally, the Australian company Scotgold has...

Money: BofE Assessment

Wed, Nov 11
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The Bank of England will this morning publish its latest assessment of the economy. A new report shows that low earners are being hit harder than the rest of us by this recession. We also look at what's in store for the supermarket chain Sainsbury's as it prepares to release its interim results for the first half of this year. Finally, a new computer that only does the basics and claims to be simple to use is...

Money: Banks - 10th Nov 09

Tue, Nov 10
Barclays is expected to reveal that it's on course for record profits this morning in the midst of this slump. We also look at how the UK is the shoplifting capital of Europe according to a new report out today but what's driving the steep rise in theft?

Money: Jobs - 9th Nov 09

Mon, Nov 9
The redundancy epidemic is easing according to the latest jobs market survey out today. But what does this latest survey tell us about job prospects? We take a look.The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago today but what's been the economic reality for Germany since it came down?

Money: BA Results - 6th Nov 09

Fri, Nov 6
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: BA results are due out today but will that mean record losses for six months from the troubled airline? At the end of a massive week for the banks, RBS will update the City on how it's done over the past six months. We also look at where the postal industry is heading following the news that postmen will back down from plans to launch a national strike. Finally, the upper class estate agent Savills says...

Money:Interest Rates - 5th Nov 09

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: The Bank of England concludes its latest monetary policy meeting today. Interest rates are likely to remain on hold but there's a growing body of opinion that it will extend Quantitative Easing. We also look at a report which suggests that despite the worst economic crisis of modern times, we're still planning to spend as much this Christmas as last. Finally, Russia is trying to tempt Western investors to buy...

Money: GM - 4th Nov 09

Wed, Nov 4
Andy Verity and Mickey Clark present this morning's business stories, including: GM has cancelled plans to sell its European car business Opel, including its UK brand Vauxhall. Rising temperatures, as a result of climate change, could leave thousands of people unable to afford insurance and thousands of properties uninsurable. We also look at why Britain's jobs market is healthier today than at anytime in the last two years. Finally, HM Revenue & Customs is launching a campaign today to...

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