The Rest Is Money

Business and economic expert Tim Harford discusses the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic success, challenges in the housing market, and the impact of privatization on utility sectors. The conversation also explores financial structures, modern monetary theory, and the implications of economic choices on global security.

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, discusses the UK's workforce decline post-COVID, challenges of 'sick note culture' linked to poverty, stagnation of wages since 2008, low productivity in UK companies, and navigating economic and political challenges like Brexit and global governance.

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, discusses UK's growth issues, domestic investment needs, economist's crisis prediction abilities, and restructuring economic institutions. Topics include tax cuts debate, enhancing productivity, and a financial crisis with government bond rescue plan.

Minister for Investment, Lord Dominic Johnson discusses Brexit benefits, failure acceptance, and working in James Bond's office. Topics include attracting companies to the UK, long-term Brexit benefits, navigating chaos, and regulatory challenges in the UK.

Political figure Liz Truss discusses the aftermath of the minibudget, exploring intense pressure to reverse policies, navigating political turbulence, implementing economic changes, and reflecting on challenges in UK politics. The discussion touches on strategic approaches, relationship building, decision-making processes, and ideological evolution towards economic freedom.

Former UK politician Liz Truss discusses her fall from power, the role of the Bank of England in politicians' decisions, and the belief that cutting taxes can raise government revenue. The podcast delves into financial crises, tax cuts' economic implications, energy sector challenges, and navigating economic policy decisions.

Dave Fishwick, the businessman behind 'The Bank of Dave,' talks about founding a bank to tackle financial injustices, ethical lending practices, and the challenges of community-centered banking. He shares stories of assisting individuals with poor credit histories and the growing threat of loan sharks in communities.

Exploring the financial challenges in the UK water industry, focusing on Thames Water's debt burden, privatization impact on efficiency, sewage spills, ownership structures, and regulatory failures. Discussing the complexities of debt structure, investment disputes, and potential consequences like special administration or nationalization.

Dame Sharon White, head of John Lewis, discusses running a business democratically, Treasury diversity issues, and cooperation with a secretive government. The episode is filled with insights on employee-owned businesses, crisis management during COVID-19, tough business decisions, and personal reflections on identity and heritage.

Exploring tax avoidance versus evasion, strategies to combat the tax gap, complexities of compliance, ethical dilemmas in tax obligations, transparency in politicians' tax affairs, rise of Lidl and Aldi in the UK supermarket industry