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After fridges across Europe are hacked, Will Bain asks whether our tech is safe. In the USA, it is the day of crucial midterm elections that could define the second half of Donald Trump's second term as President. And as Apple beats expectations in its first set of results since John Ternus replaced Tim Cook as CEO, Will asks whether the company's AI strategy is paying off.

Virgin Media O2 is set to announce plans to cut thousands of jobs. Across the pond, the US midterm elections are one day away. And who was your favourite signing on Championship Manager back in the day? Now known as Football Manager, Will Bain hears from one of the main people behind the cult video game.

With Halloween approaching, Felicity Hannah reflects on whether businesses or markets were spooked by the Chancellor's Budget. Elsewhere, new employment rights legislation comes into effect, and a pumpkin farmer adapts his trade following Storm Boelo. We all know about pumpkin picking, but what about pumpkin smashing?

Sean Farrington hears from economists, experts, and businesses for their Budget reaction. Elsewhere, he asks what earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft tell us about investor sentiment around tech and AI.

On the day of John Healey's first budget as Chancellor, we hear from businesses, economists, and listeners on what might be inside this afternoon's red box.
And Harry Kane is the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best football player. What does his achievement mean for the brands who sponsor him?