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Felicity Hannah looks at how JLR is preparing to restart car production after a disruptive cyber incident.And 15 years later, Instagram has transformed into a £40 billion advertising giant, now responsible for well over a third of its parent company - how did it get there?

Felicity Hannah delves into the Taylor Swift business empire as the superstar launches her latest album.And our Friday panel unpicks the economic events of the week; including the Labour Party conference, the latest at Jaguar Land Rover, and rising energy bills.

Ed Miliband wants to see more than 800,000 workers employed in the UK's energy industry by 2030. How do Nottingham's pubs get ready for a big night of European football.

Costs could rise for many producers today as fees for using certain materials in packaging come in - Sean Farrington one snack company about the impact it's having on them.We speak to the UK boss of British American Tobacco, who says there should be more regulation of disposable vapes.And is an optional footwear policy in the workplace a step too far? One boss tells us why she lets her staff kick off their shoes in the office.

As the Labour Party Conference continues, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her message to the country - and she's also been talking to business leaders. Sean Farrington finds out whether businesses are feeling any renewed confidence.Jaguar Land Rover could be back on the road to normality as it restarts some of its production this week - we hear how suppliers to the company are coping in the ongoing tricky situation.And the biggest private equity deal - one for 55 billion dollars - has been agreed to take the gaming company Electronic Arts private. One former executive speaks to us.

The Labour Party conference gets under way in earnest this morning with speeches from the Chancellor as well as a diary full of events on business and the economy. Will Bain speaks to Catherine MacLeod, a former special adviser to the previous Labour chancellor, Alistair Darling, to talk through the challenges ahead.The government has stepped in to protect companies in Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain - we hear from someone close to them about how those businesses feel about it.Plus, new research suggests Oasis fans spent more than Taylor Swift's on their respective UK tours; Brian Cannon, the man behind the band's artwork, tells us what he thinks the appeal is.

The government wants to introduce compulsory digital IDs for everyone - Felicity Hannah hears from the company behind the system in Estonia that might be a template for Britain's.Once again our expert Friday panel looks back at the week that was for Jaguar Land Rover, AO.com and Northern Powerhouse Rail.Plus, we raise a glass to the Great British Pub of the Year by speaking to its owner.

The BBC understands Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been delayed again - Will Bain asks businesses in the North what it'll mean for them. Plus, the biggest winemaker in the UK scraps plans for a £32 million winery in Kent and the Ryder Cup has been kicked off with an opening ceremony in New York overnight - but are British businesses feeling the benefit?

We hear from AO.com's founder and chief executive John Roberts. It forms part of the BBC's new Big Boss Interview podcast available on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p016tl04. Also on the programme, as Jaguar Land Rover confirms production in its factories will remain suspended until at least next month, we get reaction from the CEO of The Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

With the ink almost dry on the US TikTok ownership deal, Sean Farrington talks to a tech investor to find out who the winners and losers are.We hear from the accountancy boss close to Jaguar Land Rover's suppliers in the West Midlands. How long can the firms who work for the stricken car maker last the shutdown. Also, game, tea set and matcha. How a certain, bright-green beverage is taking on the traditional cuppa.

As Gatwick gets the green light for a second runway, we explore what the expansion could mean for businesses around the airport.Plus, if your local pub was about to close, would you buy it with other community members? Sean Farrington speaks to someone in Hull who did just that. And 70 years ago today, the UK's first television advert aired - for toothpaste. We take a look at how the advertising industry has changed since then.

With President Trump's visit over, Felicity Hannah unpicks a week of CEOs and deals.Our Friday panel also takes a look at what interest rate decisions on both sides of the Atlantic mean for markets, businesses and households. And with Pets at Home reporting a slide in shares and the departure of its CEO, we consider what lies ahead for Britain's biggest pet retailer.

Will Bain hears from another one of the tech bosses who've joined President Trump on his state visit - this time Nvidia. Also, as the President is away, we'll check in on the Fed as it lowers the cost of borrowing in the US. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into the financial performance of Manchester United.

The trade in sports memorabilia is big business, with sales of old shirts, trophies, trading cards and even old benches attracting sports fans and investors alike. Sean Farrington sits down with James Flude, of MatchWornShirt, and Tim Murphy, of Graham Budd Auctions, to find out where the appetite for memorabilia comes from – and how to spot a fake.

President Trump's state visit to the UK has coincided with a flurry of multi-billion investments in British tech industries. But among the good news, there's money travelling in the opposite direction, with UK pharma giant GSK announcing massive investment in the US. And, for the UK steel industry there's disappointment, as hoped-for cuts to tariffs on UK exports to the US come to nothing. Sean Farrington looks and what's coming in, what's going out and what's staying the same with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expert voices from the UK steel industry and the financial markets.

As President Trump prepares to hop over the pond for his second State visit - Sean Farrington speaks to businesses who want clarity after months of trade negotiations between the UK and the US.He'll also hear from the boss of the UK's biggest energy company about bills, pay and a new nuclear project.And we find out why a bumper apple harvest could be good news for cider drinkers.Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

The government unveils plans for billions of private investment in nuclear energy which it says could create thousands of jobs. Sean Farrington hears from a business involved in making it happen. And, ahead of the busiest period of the year for retailers, we take a look at why Sainsbury's might be looking to offload Argos. Also, we'll hear about what the Pope has had to say about what companies pay their executives, in particular the $1 trillion on offer for Elon Musk. And tributes for Ricky Hatton from the former Man City executive who counted him as a friend.

As students return to cities across the UK, Felicity Hannah sits down with the chief of the UK's biggest student landlord to find out why the sector is booming and the challenges it faces. With some important jobs and inflation data coming from the US, we'll be hearing whether President Trump will be getting his wish for an interest rate cut next week? And the people who went on a Tinder date looking for romance, but came away with a business idea.

Will Bain finds out why US drugmaker Merck has abandoned its £1billion research centre in London, laying of more than a hundred jobs. We'll have the latest on the cyber attack affecting Jaguar Land Rover. And as London Tube strikes enter another day, we'll take a look at the impact on businesses - both the good and the bad.

Sean Farrington sits down with Henry Hodgson, NFL UK's general manager, to talk about what it will take to grow American football's fanbase in the UK and why London is hosting three of its games this season. What can the sport learn from Premier League football and what will it take to make it a success over here.

Sean Farrington hears from the water customer watchdog after it received the highest number of complaints over water bills in nine years. And it's a mining mega-merger... FTSE-listed giant Anglo American has agreed a deal worth nearly £40bn with Canada's Teck Resources - but what will it mean for UK plc?

Sean Farrington gets the latest as the battle for control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire reaches a multibillion-dollar finale. We hear from the Trades Union Conference about speculation on changes to the Workers Rights Bill. And we speak to the distillery which has produced England's first 18-year-old whisky.

Sean Farrington assesses the impact a vote of confidence in French PM François Bayrou will have on Europe's second largest economy. Also, we talk to Theresa May's former advisor about that Cabinet reshuffle. Who's in and who's out - and what it means for Britain's business landscape. And, the Women's Super League kicked off this weekend. Newcomers London City Lionesses broke women's football transfer records with their signing of Grace Geyoro, the third time the record has been broken this Summer. We talk to a women's football expert about where the game goes from here.

Are you part of the 5am club? What about the 4am club? We hear from some early risers on whether getting up early really can benefit your day.A cyber attack continues to cause severe disruption to Jaguar Land Rover, with both production and sales of its cars affected. But it's also affecting some repair garages who rely on the can no longer order new parts from JLR. Felicity Hannah speaks to the owner of one of them.And we're joined by our panel guests to look back at some of the business stories that have made the headlines this week.

What impact will a late Autumn budget have on business and the economy and what can we expect to see when it arrives? Will Bain hears the views of business, the financial markets and an economist. Also, where have all the graduate jobs gone? We find out why it's harder for graduates to get their foot in the door of the UK's biggest businesses. And going for Gridiron glory. As the football season gets underway in the US, a TV sports expert explains why American football is going global.

Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport - this week: mass-participation events.It's big business - from the thousands of competitors that sign up to take part, to managing the event itself, to the fundraising.Sean hears from Paul Foster, the Chief Executive of The Great Run Company - the company behind the Great North Run and many other events across the country. He'll also speak to Nick Tuppen, Chief Executive of Threshold Sports, one of the UK's fastest-growing active events agencies who coordinate more than 50 mass participation events per year.Producers: Stefan Jajecznyk & Olivia Baron

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover has been hit by a cyber-attack, which the company says has "severely disrupted" vehicle production as well as its retail operation. Sean Farrington has the latest.Elsewhere, Hyrox, a global hybrid fitness race, has grown remarkably over the last few years. We explore what it's like to take part.

Sean Farrington has the latest after a busy day of football transfer activity. Elsewhere, the Government embarks on its own reshuffle. And, after new support for childcare comes into place, we take a look at the sector and how much it will actually help.

Will Bain has the latest after an another eventful weekend for trade and geopolitics.Meanwhile, closer to home, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug makes its way back onto shelves ... only at a much higher price. We hear from pharmacy that's having to navigate the hike.

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.

We hear the fears and frustrations of staff and suppliers to the Vivergo bio-ethanol plant on the eve of its closure. Also, Sean Farrington talks to a key figure in the Kyiv community ahead of Presidents Zelensky and Trump's crucial meeting later today. And, cloud computing and robotics. Is the UK falling behind in the race to develop the key tech industries of the future? One UK sector where business is booming is air condition installation. Sean speaks to a business making hay while the sun shines.

Will Bain takes a deep dive into the week's business and economic stories with our regular panel of expert guests. He'll be discussing the latest UK GDP figures and, in the week accessory chain Claire's calls in the administrators, he'll be asking our panel for their thoughts on the future of the British high street. Also, why the construction industry is proving to be one of our best drivers of growth. And the Premier League is back - but it's more expensive to watch than ever. As fans face another round of price hikes for tickets for the favourite teams, we'll be asking if the increases are fair.

As the administrators are called into accessories brand Claire's, Will Bain speaks to a retail expert about what it's store for the chain and its 2,000 staff. Also, we hear how a recruitment crisis in the countryside could be putting your morning pint of milk in jeopardy. And it's A Level results day. We'll be finding out what UK universities are doing to create the workforce of the future.