Wake Up to Money

Sean Farrington hears from both sides of the Jackdaw gas field debate as a decision is expected to finally be made. We'll be hearing perspectives from both local voices on the potential impact on local jobs and industry, as well as the investors who want the government to keep its messaging clear on the environment.
Also the home entertainment giant Netflix reveals its worst revenues in three years, as it also lowers its forecast for next quarter. We find out what could the streaming service do to turn it around?
And Cambridge is seeing huge growth in investment in its early-stage companies. We speak to one company that made it to a billion-dollar valuation earlier this year.

Private car park operators will have less scope to charge drivers for certain mistakes under new government measures announced this morning - Sean Farrington speaks to the AA's head of roads policy on whether the new changes go far enough.
Less than 18 months after the discount supermarket Poundland was sold for one pound, talks are ongoing for it to be sold again. What could this mean for the jobs and future of the retailer?
And proposals to charge the TV licence fee to people who use streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix are reportedly under consideration. The manager behind one of YouTube's biggest successes speaks to Wake Up to Money.

As France rues a weekend of peaceful protests that turned ugly, we talk to an economist in Paris about the cost of living concerns that have driven people out on to the streets.
And we'll be asking if a contract for the UK's space defence programme is in the best interests of the industry.
Also, the Manchester tech firm which is bringing football pundits closer to the action than ever before.

Apple opens pre-orders for its iPhone Duo and announces a move into the smart home tech market. But will the company's new direction bear fruit?
Also, as the Environment Agency declares severe drought for areas of southern England, we speak to a farmer about what continuing water shortages mean for his business.
And we find out what's behind the slump in AI stock and all the week's business stories with our regular panel of experts.

Sean Farrington finds out what the consequences of dropping oil flows though the Strait of Hormuz are, after an increase in attacks on shipping.
As the real Living Wage increases, we'll hear why business should pay it from the group that comes up with the figure as well as the business who say they'd love to pay it, but can't.
And, London's oldest restaurant - Rules - has a new landlord: the National Trust. We'll find out what that means for one of Covent Garden's institutions.