Wake Up to Money

Sean Farrington delves into the detail of the Prime Minister's party conference address.
Elsewhere, the Premier League confirms that an independent panel has found Manchester guilty of making "sham contracts" with a number of commercial partners. It says this was part of a scheme to disguise secret club funding of more than £830m. Also, a closely-watched forecast predicts a double-digit percentage rise in bills in the new year. And we take a look at trade tensions over a viral type of yam.

The PM launches a plan with the aim of helping businesses connect to the grid faster. In his first speech to party conference since taking over as Labour's leader, Burnham will announce the launch of Great British Grid -- a public company that will be able to invest in the grid. Businesses will also get more freedom to "self-build" connections. Sean Farrington takes a look at whether it will difference.
Elsewhere, diesel prices hit a record high. We look at whether the price rise has changed driver habits. UK Government borrowing costs also hit their highest level since 2007. And we also speak to one cafe owner that got a shout-out from one of the biggest bosses in the country.

Will Bain hears what the nationalisation of Avanti West Coast will mean for the railways. Elsewhere, with exactly one month until the Budget, Will asks what businesses are hoping for from the Chancellor. And after reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of most of the 115 charges against the club for breaching financial rules, the football world considers what's next.

Felicity Hannah takes a look at what a ban on US exports of diesel could mean for the UK. Elsewhere, our expert panel unpacks a week of climbing bond yields, warnings on AI and a significant meeting between Presidents Xi and Trump. And how do you handle money between friends?

Sean Farrington breaks down what’s at stake when Presidents Trump and Xi meet. We also explore the rising cost of protein, and take a look of the business of UK wine as the 2026 harvest gets underway.