Wake Up to Money

Gridlocked?

September 29, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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.

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