The Sky News Business Podcast
Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday. Reports, discussion and interviews from the heart of the City and beyond.
Episodes
July 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary claims families are being 'held to ransom' as French air traffic controllers walk out over staff shortages and equipment. It's resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations.
There's victory for Donald Trump as the House of Representatives passes his 3-point-4 trillion dollar package that cuts taxes and spending. Analyst Chris Beauchamp explains the likely impact.
Andy Waugh, co-founder of the cricket insp...
There's victory for Donald Trump as the House of Representatives passes his 3-point-4 trillion dollar package that cuts taxes and spending. Analyst Chris Beauchamp explains the likely impact.
Andy Waugh, co-founder of the cricket insp...
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July 1, 2025 • 23 mins
A major part of household energy bills are to rise next year - to pay for improvements to the energy network. Darren McCaffrey speaks to Joe McDonald, the Chief Executive of Tem Energy as Ofgem announces a 24-billion pound plan to transition to greener alternatives.
The chancellor is expected to announce plans to cut the annual tax-free cash ISA allowance next month, in an effort to encourage savers to put their money into British c...
The chancellor is expected to announce plans to cut the annual tax-free cash ISA allowance next month, in an effort to encourage savers to put their money into British c...
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June 30, 2025 • 24 mins
Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso is joined by the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, Chris Southworth, to discuss the impact of the new UK-US trade deal which took effect this morning.
Is the rise of A-I exacerbating the UK's skills gap? One upskilling platform claims its costing the UK economy almost 62 billion pounds annually in lost productivity. Euan Blair, Founder of Multiverse explains the data.
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Is the rise of A-I exacerbating the UK's skills gap? One upskilling platform claims its costing the UK economy almost 62 billion pounds annually in lost productivity. Euan Blair, Founder of Multiverse explains the data.
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June 27, 2025 • 19 mins
The prime minister has backed down over planned cuts to disability entitlements in the face of a rebellion from within his own party - Simon French the Chief Economist & Head of Research at the Panmure Liberum joins Paul Kelso. Bond markets, Sky Group selling Sky Deutschland and graduate level jobs are also discussed.
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June 25, 2025 • 21 mins
As MP's push back against reforms to the Welfare system Darren McCaffrey speaks to Helen Thomas, Chief Executive of Blonde Money & former advisor to George Osborne.
Arun Advani, Director of the independent Centre for the Analysis of Taxation, joins to talk about Labour's non-dom tax policy.
And Darren looks at the Thames Freeport, which is getting a critical infrastructure upgrade with U.S. telecomms giant, Verizon contracted to ...
Arun Advani, Director of the independent Centre for the Analysis of Taxation, joins to talk about Labour's non-dom tax policy.
And Darren looks at the Thames Freeport, which is getting a critical infrastructure upgrade with U.S. telecomms giant, Verizon contracted to ...
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June 23, 2025 • 23 mins
Markets watch the oil price after the Iranian parliament votes to shut the Strait of Hormuz.
The government announces the first new industrial strategy for eight years - with green energy taxes set to be slashed.
Plus: what will that strategy mean for the UK skills gap? We hear from consulting giant PwC
The government announces the first new industrial strategy for eight years - with green energy taxes set to be slashed.
Plus: what will that strategy mean for the UK skills gap? We hear from consulting giant PwC
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June 19, 2025 • 22 mins
Joining Darren McCaffrey today are Sky’s Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, Ellie Groves, from State Street Global Advisors and Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at IG.
They look ahead to the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates, discuss Guernsey’s call for non-doms.and how conflict can impact oil prices.
They look ahead to the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates, discuss Guernsey’s call for non-doms.and how conflict can impact oil prices.
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October 12, 2024 • 31 mins
Sky News and NBC News have joined forces for a new podcast - The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim.
For the first episode, Yalda is in Jerusalem and Richard is covering events in Lebanon.
They discuss what they are seeing and hearing on both sides of the border as the conflict appears to be "spiralling into an abyss".
And with the US election now four weeks away, they ask whether the economic and military consequences o...
For the first episode, Yalda is in Jerusalem and Richard is covering events in Lebanon.
They discuss what they are seeing and hearing on both sides of the border as the conflict appears to be "spiralling into an abyss".
And with the US election now four weeks away, they ask whether the economic and military consequences o...
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September 10, 2024 • 15 mins
Paul Kelso discusses the purchase of The Spectator magazine with Sky's City Editor, Mark Kleinman.
He also talks to James Reed, Chairman and Chief executive of the REED group employment agency about the latest job figures.
And the Chief Executive of EE Marc Allera joins Paul to talk about their latest 5G launch.
He also talks to James Reed, Chairman and Chief executive of the REED group employment agency about the latest job figures.
And the Chief Executive of EE Marc Allera joins Paul to talk about their latest 5G launch.
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May 24, 2024 • 22 mins
Ian King looks at retail sales after they unexpectedly fell 2.3% in April due to the wet weather.
Household energy bills will also drop this summer after the energy regulator announced it's lowering the price cap by 7%.
And the chief financial officer of Marriot International, Lenny Oberg, talks about what she wants to see from the next government.
Household energy bills will also drop this summer after the energy regulator announced it's lowering the price cap by 7%.
And the chief financial officer of Marriot International, Lenny Oberg, talks about what she wants to see from the next government.
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May 23, 2024 • 17 mins
On today's episode Ian chats to Aviva's chief executive Dame Amanda Blanc, who's calling for a decisive general election result, because businesses need certainty.
The boss of National Grid joins the show after it announced plans to raise 7-billion pounds from investors to double spending on the electricity network over the next five years.
And the founder of Bloomsbury Publishing speaks to Ian, about posting the best results in its ...
The boss of National Grid joins the show after it announced plans to raise 7-billion pounds from investors to double spending on the electricity network over the next five years.
And the founder of Bloomsbury Publishing speaks to Ian, about posting the best results in its ...
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May 21, 2024 • 19 mins
On today's episode, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Sky News there's a chance G7 nations will support Ukraine's war effort by using billions of dollars in loans linked to seized Russian Assets. Hear the latest on the future of online car retailer Cazoo after it falls into administration putting 200 jobs at risk. Plus Ian speaks to the Bank of England's executive director about the future of cross-border banking.
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May 17, 2024 • 15 mins
On Ian's show, Mark Allan, CEO of the UK's biggest listed commercial property company Land Securities, talks about valuations beginning to stabilise.
Colin Godfrey, Chief Executive of Tritax Big Box REIT, discusses the company's merger with UK Commercial Property REIT.
And, there's Ruth Mortimer, Global President at Advertising Week Europe.
Colin Godfrey, Chief Executive of Tritax Big Box REIT, discusses the company's merger with UK Commercial Property REIT.
And, there's Ruth Mortimer, Global President at Advertising Week Europe.
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May 16, 2024 • 14 mins
On Ian's show, EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren talks about predictions of a record summer and why he's stepping down.
Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger, discusses being on course to deliver 1,000 new rental homes this year in Birmingham, Bristol and North London.
And, there's Steve Hare, chief executive of Sage, talking about a rise in profits and demands for its services.
Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger, discusses being on course to deliver 1,000 new rental homes this year in Birmingham, Bristol and North London.
And, there's Steve Hare, chief executive of Sage, talking about a rise in profits and demands for its services.
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May 15, 2024 • 17 mins
On Ian's show, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, urges a collaborative approach to tackling economic challenges posed by China.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, discussing its record revenue following a bumpy year.
And there's Daniel Pell from Workday talking about investing in its UK operations.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, discussing its record revenue following a bumpy year.
And there's Daniel Pell from Workday talking about investing in its UK operations.
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May 14, 2024 • 18 mins
On Ian's show he talks to Victoria Clarke, UK Chief Economist at Santander Corporate Investment Bank, about wage growth.
Sky's Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway discusses the US increasing tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles.
And there's Odisseas Athanasiou, Chief Executive of Lamda Development, talking about Europe's largest urban development project.
Sky's Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway discusses the US increasing tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles.
And there's Odisseas Athanasiou, Chief Executive of Lamda Development, talking about Europe's largest urban development project.
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May 13, 2024 • 19 mins
On Ian's show he talks to Lynn Calder, the chief executive of Ineos Automotive, about decarbonisation in transport.
Bas Burger, chief executive of BT Business, is discussing the economic impact of deferring tech investment.
And there's Janet Mui, head of market analysis at Brewin Dolphin, giving us her analysis of the markets including the latest from mining giant Anglo American - which has rejected an improved takeover approach from...
Bas Burger, chief executive of BT Business, is discussing the economic impact of deferring tech investment.
And there's Janet Mui, head of market analysis at Brewin Dolphin, giving us her analysis of the markets including the latest from mining giant Anglo American - which has rejected an improved takeover approach from...
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May 10, 2024 • 24 mins
As the latest GDP figures show the UK economy's emerged from its shallow recession, Ian King hosts a special edition of his business show.
To analyse what the numbers mean, he's joined by Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Vivek Paul from BlackRock Investment Institute and Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar
Plus Lucian Cook from estate agents Savills is here to discuss the impact of the econo...
To analyse what the numbers mean, he's joined by Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Vivek Paul from BlackRock Investment Institute and Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar
Plus Lucian Cook from estate agents Savills is here to discuss the impact of the econo...
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May 9, 2024 • 18 mins
Barclays Chief UK Economist Jack Meaning, talks to Ian King about interest rates.
Ian is also joined by Rachel Winter, Partner at Killik and Co to discuss all the latest from the markets.
And we hear about Watches of Switzerland buy-out of Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for 104 million pounds
Ian is also joined by Rachel Winter, Partner at Killik and Co to discuss all the latest from the markets.
And we hear about Watches of Switzerland buy-out of Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for 104 million pounds
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May 8, 2024 • 24 mins
Ian King talks to Craig Beaumont, Chief of External Affairs at the Federation of Small Businesses, about the UK coming out of recession.
Sky's economic and business editor Ed Conway joins Ian to talk about Russian profits from oil and gas.
And Khanh Vu, Co-manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund speaks to Ian about Vietnam's growing geopolitical influence.
Sky's economic and business editor Ed Conway joins Ian to talk about Russian profits from oil and gas.
And Khanh Vu, Co-manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund speaks to Ian about Vietnam's growing geopolitical influence.
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