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By BBC Radio 5 Live
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
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Sean Farrington looks at why the cost of government borrowing for some of the worlds biggest economies has hit fresh highs in recent days - we'll find out what's been driving the bond markets. Also is cash really king? A new report says less than 1 in 10 transactions last year used physical money - we'll find out whether there's still a place for notes and coins from the UK largest main cash machine network. Elsewhere Meta's smart glasses have got many of us talking for both good and bad reasons, we've been to find out why some bars have already banned them. And we will hear from the boss of York races as the course gears up to host its flagship horse racing meeting later today.

Sean Farrington gets the latest from the Meta trial in California. A Chinese humanoid robot company surges more than 600% on its entry to the stock market, we ask what it tells us about the the future for the technology. Elsewhere, we'll hear the reasons why the number of heat pump installations have dropped sharply in the last year, And, with the shock sale of the LA Lakers hitting a bump in the road, we hear from a former executive of 38 years.

Will Bain speaks to one man who's been helping his fellow farmers to protect their land from wildfires in Stourbridge as he hopes for rain to save his yield. As the 60-day ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran expires today - we'll find out whether there's any prospect of a solution that would open the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Plus, we'll find out today's changes to national planning rules in Englang which which mean it'll be harder for developers to turn pubs into housing or office spaces. Elsewhere, as things cool down 'on land' we'll hear what impact a marine heatwave is having on the fishing industry.

The UK's food supply chain is ill-prepared for the increasing number and severity of risks it faces, according to a new report by the National Audit Office. Felicity Hannah speaks to the Cold Chain Federation's Phil Pluck on how industry is attempting to make itself more resilient. Our panel of experts looks back at a week that saw the Governor of the Bank of England warn of the dangers of AI, a global bond sell-off and the return of MPs to Parliament with a new prime minister. And, we hear from the owner of the Manchester Storm ice hockey team on the growing popularity of the sport in the UK, signified by the team's move to an arena venue this season.

Sean Farrington discusses plans for England's mayors to introduce tourist taxes. We discuss whether Apple's first foldable phone has done enough to impress investors. And after hundreds of thousands of people were affected by flight cancellations and delays this week, we hear why they might be refused compensation. Lastly, one TV production veteran tells us how Channel 4's cuts will be felt across the industry.
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