The Rest Is Money

Exploring the future of Hotel Chocolat under new ownership, the rise of Shein in the fast fashion industry, and the economic plans of the Labour party for business and investment.

Explore the potential consequences of inflation and its impact on mortgage deals. Analyze the low inflation rate, its political implications, and the disconnect with real-life struggles. Discover Ryanair's success and its risk of bankruptcy during the COVID crisis. Delve into Boots' future plans, including expansion into the beauty industry and the introduction of an AI personal shopper. Discuss the financial performance of a company and the growth of franchise businesses. Explore the impact of the Red Sea conflict on household budgets.

Unilever investigated for greenwashing, plastic straw controversy, potential investment in Manchester United from Jim Radcliffe, impact of economic slowdown on interest and mortgage rates, discussion on wealth tax and investing in productive assets.

Robert and Steph discuss the rise of billionaire heirs and their changing views on philanthropy. They also delve into the history, sale, and potential revival of the Body Shop brand. Additionally, they analyze the new Premier League TV rights deal and the controversial sale of the Telegraph newspaper. The financial troubles of Wilco and the value of its brand are also explored.

TV maestro Richard Osman and columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries of entertainment. Nigel Farage's involvement in 'I'm a Celebrity' and its impact. Farage's boring personality and his inability to stand out compared to other contestants. Tony Belly's boxing match and Farage's approach to public speaking. Discussion on using a reality show as a political platform, drawing comparisons to Donald Trump and Boris Johnson.

Is the Bank of England broken? 'BookTok' transforming the publishing industry. Does boycotting brands make a difference? Bank of England's forecasting mistakes. Impact of Book Talk on book sales. Effects of boycotts on businesses and workers. The limitations of focusing on GDP as a measure of growth.

They discuss Jeremy Hunt's budget, the board shake-up at OpenAI, and Adidas' expensive mistake with Kanye West. They also explore the impact of influencers on marketing, product placement and brand endorsements, and the 'eat out to help out' scheme's effects on the economy and COVID-19. Lastly, they delve into the financial challenges faced by local councils.

The podcast discusses topics such as the drop in inflation and its implications, challenges faced by dating apps, the David Cameron-Greensill scandal, government spending on infrastructure, the saturation point of dating apps and the potential of AI, the connection between the big reshuffle and the Greensill scandal, the pros and cons of free ports, and the money behind YouTube influencers.

Financial fraud, WeWork's downfall, and the impact of hype on digital companies. Complexity of financial situations, the importance of jury selection, and surprising verdicts. Money siphoning, effective altruism, and the role of AI. Lessons from FTX and WeWork's fraudulent practices. The significance of Christmas ads and their impact on sales. Supermarket loyalty, competition law, and shopping data. Norway's success in promoting electric cars through incentives and infrastructure.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Taylor Swift's billion dollar business empire and her strategic approach to managing her career. They also delve into the collapse of healthcare company Babylon and the declining value of UK university degrees. Other topics include the fast fashion industry and the importance of investment in smaller listed companies for the UK economy.