Sean hears from those who have called for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap ahead of the budget. After with yesterday's jobs data showing unemployment is on the rise, Sean speaks from one retailer who says automation and AI are threats to future workers.And with six weeks to go until Christmas, we find out more about the must-have toys for Christmas this year.
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The gold brick road
Sean looks at jump in the price of gold to a two week high as the US government seeks to end the federal shutdown.The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has given her clearest sign yet that Labour's manifesto will be broken when she delivers her Budget later this month.And one year after hitting big screens for the first time, the Wicked Witch of the West is back, providing a much-needed boost to the nation's cinema industry.
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Your budget wish list
With the budget looming, Will Bain invites an economist to answer your budget queries. What would you like to hear from the Chancellor?
And we find out why the boss responsible for the construction of the Tideway, London's new 'super sewer', is praying for rain.
And it’s been 30 years since easyJet first took off. We take a look how the low-cost airline industry has fared since then.
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What's next for rates?
Budget and interest rate talk with our regular panel of experts - they tell Will Bain what they think might happen next.
We hear too how the boss of one of the world's biggest shipping companies thinks we're going to struggle to find space for his ships if we don't expand our ports.
And, we've been sitting down with Julian Dunkerton, the Chief Executive of the UK fashion retailer, Superdry.
Also, M&S has joined TikTok. We find out what one of the UK's more established brands is doing on the social media platform.
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06/11/2025
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