March 18, 2025

Work in Progress?

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52 minutes

Changes to the welfare system aimed at saving money and getting people back into work are being announced by the government on Tuesday. Sean Farrington speaks to a GP on the frontline and a British employer on the challenges of overcoming the issues involved.

As Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet to discuss the terms of a potential peace deal in Ukraine, a former advisor to a Ukrainian energy minister tells Wake Up to Money about the essential power plant that's part of the talks.

And an interview with the head of the British cake shop chain that's making a success of sweet treats.

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March 18, 2025

Work in Progress?

Listen Later

52 minutes

Changes to the welfare system aimed at saving money and getting people back into work are being announced by the government on Tuesday. Sean Farrington speaks to a GP on the frontline and a British employer on the challenges of overcoming the issues involved.

As Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet to discuss the terms of a potential peace deal in Ukraine, a former advisor to a Ukrainian energy minister tells Wake Up to Money about the essential power plant that's part of the talks.

And an interview with the head of the British cake shop chain that's making a success of sweet treats.

...more