Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday with Sky News' business presenter Ian King. Reports, discussion and interviews from the heart of the City and beyond.
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Associated British Foods, the parent company of Primark, has reported pre-tax half-year profits jumped 37% in the six months to March. On today's episode, Ian King looks at what that's done for its share price. Meanwhile, he digs into the markets after a record-high FTSE close of 8,023. Plus, a blow for the chancellor after government borrowing cam…
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Asda growth dips and Thames Water invests
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On today's episode of the Ian King Business Podcast, Asda's chief financial officer Michael Gleeson responds to a 2.2% like-for-like sales growth - a slow-down of the 2.8% reported in the previous quarter. Underlying profts rose, though. Thames Water's promised to invest £1.1 billion in its network over the next five years. Plus EY share their new …
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Middle East tensions; anti-sexting campaign
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How have the markets reacted to Israel's attack on Iran? Ian's joined by Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown to assess the impact. He's also chatting to the boss of Dutch telecoms firm KPN, which has launched a major campaign against the sending of unsolicited sexual images.…
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The average cost of car insurance in the UK is now more than £900 according to one comparison website - that up 43% over the space of one year. Ian's joined by Steve Dukes, Chief Executive of Confused.com to discuss what it means for premiums and payouts. Music investment company Hipgnosis has agreed to a 1-point-1 billion pound takeover by Alchemy…
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As inflation drops to a two-and-a-half year low, Ian discusses what it could mean for interest rates with Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB. He's also joined by Kriti Sharma, chief product officer of legal tech at Thomson Reuters - which is launching a new generative AI assistant for the legal profession. And warnings of the risks of so cal…
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As wages continue to rise more rapidly than expected Ian's joined by James Reed, chairman of the employment agency, Reed Group to discuss how hopes of an imminent cut in interest rates have been dampened. Erin Platts from HSBC Innovation Banking tells Ian that UK start-ups raised less money from venture capital during the first three months of this…
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Global oil prices dipped slightly this morning despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Ian's joined by Henry Allen, macro strategist at Deutsche Bank to discuss what it means and the likely impact. International motor dealer Inchcape has sold its UK retail operations for £346 million to the US motor dealer Group 1 Automotive. Plus, as more of u…
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Newly released figures suggest the UK will be out of its technical recession early this year, following two quarters in a row of negative growth in late 2023. Ian discusses the latest ONS figures with Victoria Clarke, chief UK economist at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking. The financial regulator's written to providers of motor finance re…
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Viasat, The Night Time Economy and Mimo
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As global satellite giant Viasat opens its new international headquarters in London, Ian King is joined by the company's President Guru Gowrappan. Britain's night time economy has struggled to recover since the pandemic but one entrepreneur is betting on its revival. Mexican-Japanese restaurant brand Los Mochis will tonight open a 14,000 square foo…
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On today's show Tesco reports a sharp rise in annual profits. It posted an adjusted operating profit of £2.83 billion for the year to the end of February - up 11% on the previous year. Ian King speaks to Andrew Gossage, chief executive of homewares supplier Ultimate Products about shipping costs in light of recent attacks in the Red Sea from Houthi…
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On today's episode Ian chats with Bo Sears from US-based company Helix Exploration about the value of Helium. Also on the show is Andrew Gossage from Ultimate Products after they reported pre-tax profit of £9.5 million for the six months to the end of January.Bởi Sky News
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On today’s episode, Ian King talks to the Business editor at the Sun Ashley Armstrong about the news that the John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco chief executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman. Also, Ian speaks with Marco Alvera from Tree Energy Solutions about new investments in Electric Natural gas which could help speed up a tran…
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Worries over Thames Water, record sales at Travelodge, profits up at Lloyd's
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Ian King's been speaking in detail with Thames Water's chief executive Chris Weston about the company's financial status, after shareholders refused to inject new funds into the company. Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, discusses their record annual sales which topped 1 billion pounds. And Lloyd's of London has also reported strong results - Ian talk…
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Confidence up, 'green' fashion, and flotation hopes
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Ian King speaks to Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking about rising UK business confidence. Cecilia Parker Aranha, the CMA's Director of Consumer Protection, talks about a crackdown on so-called 'greenwashing' by major fashion retailers. And could 2024 be the year more European companies come to the market? Ian's discussi…
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Shipping, construction and Wood Group results
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Peter Aylott, Director of Policy at the UK's Chamber of Shipping talks to Ian King about the bridge collapse in Baltimore - caused by a ship colliding with the structure. David MacKenzie,from engineering and architecture consultancy, COWIfonden also talks about issues for the construction industry surrounding that incident. And, Ken Gilmartin, Chie…
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Regulators probe tech giants, OakNorth profits up, Merlin sees record sales
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Ian King speaks to Rishi Khosla, the chief executive of challenger bank OakNorth about its rise in profits. Jay Wright, the CEO of Virgin Wines, talks about their strong earnings. While global resorts giant Merlin Entertainments reports record sales - we hear from chief executive Scott O'Neil. And with a roundup of the markets is Russ Mould, Invest…
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The latest on the Post Office as the chairman of the Land Registry Neil Sachdev is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Henry Staunton. Ian's also joined by the boss of pub chain J.D Wetherspoon Tim Martin after announcing an increase in pre-tax profits and an increase in like-for-like sales. And hear from James Ryan from Grov…
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Ian's joined by Rebecca Klar, technology and policy reporter at The Hill to talk about the news that the US Government is suing Apple accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly on smartphones. Hear the latest as the Bank of England votes to keep interest rates unchanged for another month at 5.25%. Also why thousands of women may be entitled to …
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Ian reacts to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics which showed inflation fell to 3.4% in February down from 4% the month before. Also Greggs becomes the latest company to suffer from IT issues forcing something of it's stores to briefly close. And the CEO of fitness chain David Lloyd Leisure joins the show to talk about their…
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Unilever, Bank of Japan and Trustpilot
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As consumer goods giant Unilever announced it's to cut around 7,500 jobs across its global operations, Ian King speaks to Terry Smith who is the company's tenth-biggest shareholder. Ian also discusses the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time since 2007 with Izumi Devalier, Head of Japan Economics at Bank of America Global Researc…
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Ian King speaks to Fhaheen Khan from Make UK about new research that's shown manufacturers are facing the prospect of two years of "anaemic growth". And Tim Bannister from RightMove joins the show to talk about new evidence of a revival in the housing market.Bởi Sky News
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GDP up, supermarket real estate, and cashierless stores
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Ian King speaks to a UK economist at Deutsche Bank about the latest growth figures. Plus, we hear from the Atrato Group about investing in supermarket real estate. And the co-founder of Autonomo joins the show to discuss the firm's software, allowing retailers to create cashierless stores.Bởi Sky News
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Unemployment, vet treatments and climate change
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Ian King speaks to the operations director at Manpower UK about latest growth and earnings figures. Plus, we hear from the chief executive at the Competition and Markets Authority about how pet owners may be overpaying for medicines. And the boss of Genuit discusses how it's looking to reduce the impact Britain's homes and built environment have on…
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UK recruitment, Britain's boardrooms and high street gaps
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Ian King speaks to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's deputy chief executive about how activity across the UK is continuing to weaken. Plus, we hear from the chair of the Parker Review about how Britain's boardrooms are becoming more ethnically diverse - but are not yet hitting set targets. And the co-founder of developer Oru Space disc…
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Heat pump policy, sexism and the city and the Oscars
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Ian is joined by Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso as plans to impose targets for electric heat pump sales on gas boiler manufacturers could be confirmed as early as next week. He also speaks to Mims Davies, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, as ministers call for businesses to improve menopause support in the workplace. Plus …
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Sandra Horsfield from Investec talks to Ian King about reaction to the Chancellor’s budget. Astra Zeneca's UK President, Tom Keith-Roach joins Ian to talk about a planned major investment in the UK. And Adrian Cox, Chief Executive of Beazley Group talks about record reported profits.Bởi Sky News
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Ian King talks to Karen Johnson, from Barclays about consumer card spending which grew just 1.9% year-on-year in February. Helen Qiao, from Bank of America Global Research comes on to discuss China’s growth target. And Guy Gittins from Foxtons Estate Agents, talks to Ian about profits at the estate agent.…
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The Daily Telegraph, the Budget and productivity
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Ian has the latest developments at The Daily Telegraph with Sky News' city editor Mark Kleinman. He also speaks to David Livingstone, Chief Client Officer at the Wall Street banking giant Citi, about the Budget. And Zig Serafin, Chief Executive of Qualtrics talks to Ian about making businesses more productive.…
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Today, something different – we're bringing you the first episode of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction. Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson. With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week…
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The London Stock Exchange, frozen food and Trainline.
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David Schwimmer, the chief executive of the LSEG, joins Ian to discuss the London Stock Exchange. Stéfan Descheemaeker, Chief Executive of Nomad Foods speaks to Ian about the business and sales of frozen good. Ian is also joined by Jody Ford, chief executive of Trainline.Bởi Sky News
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The rapid rise of AI, mortgage interest rates and commercial property values
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Ian King speaks to Sage's chief executive about the launch of an AI product that it claims will revolutionise accounting. Plus, hear from Skipton Building Society about how customers appear to be riding out the challenges of higher interest rates. And the boss of Derwent London joins the show to discuss a recent downturn in commercial property valu…
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Grocery inflation, Bank of Ireland and the World Mobile Congress
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Ian King looks at grocery price inflation which has fallen to a two year low, according to research published today. With shares of Bank of Ireland rallying yesterday after a sharp sell-off on Monday, Myles O'Grady, Chief Executive joins Ian on the show. Barcelona is Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology at…
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Investigation into housebuilding and a slow down in job vacancies
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After the Competition and Markets Authority begins an investigation into eight of Britain's biggest housebuilders, Ian is joined by its Chief Executive, Sarah Cardell to discuss why. He also speaks to Andrew Hunter from the jobs search engine Adzuna about its monthly report into the number of vacancies in the UK.…
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Energy prices fall, consumer confidence and mergers and acquisitions
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As household energy bills are set to fall in April, Ian talks to Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso. He also speaks to Bill Winters, the Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, about its $1bn share buyback. Plus, Erik Hirsch, Co-chief Executive of Hamilton Lane, a leading private markets investment firm.…
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Good news for Lloyds and the ME Group
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Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group who says he sees business and consumer confidence returning as the bank announces record profits plus good news for the vending equipment company, ME Group - best known for its Photo-Me photo boothsBởi Sky News
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Borrowing, Heathrow and business optimism
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On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French. He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures. And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.…
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Football finances, Barclays and infrastructure investment
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On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the former chief operating officer at Barclays to discuss the bank's latest results. He also discusses finances in football's Premier League with our city editor, Mark Kleinman. And Ian chats about the need for more investment in infrastructure to achieve the UK's net zero targets.…
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A crackdown on fire and rehire, Currys takeover, and Wizz Air.
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Ian King speaks to the business minister Kevin Hollinrake following new plans to crack down on companies that fire and rehire workers on less favourable terms. He's also discussing Currys as shares surge after a Chinese e-commerce giant is confirmed as the latest would-be buyer. Plus - the Managing director of Wizz Air is on as the company grows it…
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Travel money, artificial intelligence and the green economy
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On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the UK Sustainable Finance and Investment Association, after a u-turn by Labour on its main environmental policy. He also discusses how artificial intelligence can help finance firms become more efficient. And Ian chats to Richard Wazacz from the international currency giant Travelex about its latest results.…
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On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Pandora about the jewellery firm's latest results. He also discusses a merger between housebuilder Barratt Developments and its smaller rival Redrow. And the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering's been awarded to two pioneers of wind power - Ian chats to the chairman of the foundation a…
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Retail sales, venture funding and cyber attacks
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On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the British Retail Consortium about their latest figures showing the state of retail sales in the UK. He also discusses venture funding with Hector Mason, a partner at Episode 1 Ventures. And with cyber-attacks becoming more common, Ian chats to Jeetu Patel from tech firm Cisco about how firms are staying safe…
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Fashion, the tourist tax, and European investment
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On today's episode, Ian King speaks to fashion designer Sir Paul Smith about plans for a so-called tourist tax. He also discusses Kurt Geiger's latest results with chief executive Neil Clifford. And European investors have the highest return expectations for the UK - Ian chats to Chris Brett from CBRE.…
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Water bills, a chemical giant's demerger, and electric boat racing
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Emma Crosby fills in for Ian King on today's podcast. Emma is joined by David Henderson, the chief executive of Water UK, which represents the water companies, to talk about a rise in water bills. Dr Ilham Kadri, the chief executive of Syensqo - who was formerly the head of Solvay - discusses the chemical giants demerger. And chief executive at E1,…
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Interest rates, Polestar without Volvo, and Phoneix Group overachieves
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Ian speaks with Sky's Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, about the The Bank of England saying inflation could ease to its 2% target within a few months - despite it keeping interest rates on hold again at 5.25%. Swedish carmaker Volvo said today it will stop providing funding to its electric vehicle start-up Polestar - we discuss this with Jim R…
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Microsoft, weight loss drug sales, and GSK profits surge
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In today's episode, Ian King speaks with Dan Ives - managing director of the brokerage and advisory firm Wedbush Securities - to discuss Microsoft's revenues and AI. Ian Johnston, global pharmaceutical correspondent at the Financial Times, discuses sales of popular weight loss drug 'Wegvoy', made by Novo Nordisk - as they say their sales almost qua…
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Grocery price inflation, shares of Diageo fall, and HSBC is fined
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Figures show grocery price inflation continued to fall this month, but at a slower pace than in December, Ian is joined by Fraser McKevitt - Head of retail & consumer insight at Kantar. He also speaks to Debra Crew - the Chief Executive of spirits company Diageo - after a drop in its sales and profits. Plus, HSBC is hit with £57m fine by the Bank o…
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Ryanair, profit warnings and the housing market
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On today's episode, Ian King is joined by the chief financial officer of Ryanair to discuss their latest results. He also speaks about profit warnings issued by listed companies. And Ian's joined by Zoopla's Richard Donnell to discuss the housing market's strong start to the year.Bởi Sky News
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Rising consumer confidence, CityFibre sales increase, Hitachi talks renewables
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On today's show, Ian King speaks to Joe Staton, from the German market research company GfK, about a rise in consumer confidence. CityFibre's Chief Executive, Greg Mesch, reports on their annual sales. And Claudio Facchin, chief executive of Hitachi Energy, has the latest on overcoming potential barriers to the rollout of renewables.…
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US economic growth, Foxtons results, car market boost
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On today's show, Ian King has the latest figures showing surprisingly strong growth in the US economy. Ian also talks to Guy Gittins, Foxtons chief executive, about the estate agent's performance and expectations for the future. And Emma Butcher, from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, discusses the recent revival in car production and…
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Royal Mail reforms, Co-op expansion, and London beats the best
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In today's episode, Ian King discusses Ofcom's plans for the future of Royal Mail, and what it means for customers. Chris Hayward, policy chairman at the City of London Corporation, talks about research showing the UK capital's the world's top global financial centre. And he's joined by Kenyatte Nelson, Co-op's chief membership and customer officer…
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