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

Exploring the aftermath of Truss's death at the Bank of England, Hunt's crisis meeting at Chequers, and the lasting impact on the UK. The podcast delves into political murder, leadership challenges, regulatory oversight in the financial sector, and the mysterious events in the horse racing industry.

The podcast delves into the Bank of England's response to a financial crisis, tensions between economic establishment and government, characterization of Andrew Bailey, controversial tax cuts, and a mystery in the racing world involving a missing racehorse and tragic death.

Exploring the financial crisis post Liz Truss's mini budget, implications on UK Government Bonds, Bank of England's inflation management critique, government turmoil from tax cuts, hidden vulnerability causing stress, UK bond market chaos affecting pension schemes, and Bank of England's intervention sparking political fallout.

Exploring tax implications for side-hustles, benefits of freeports, and the gig economy's impact on productivity. Also, discussions on clothing sales satisfaction, impartiality rules in broadcasting, and inflation calculation methods. Lastly, insights on economic zones like FreePorts and employee tax codes.

Two-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge discusses starting a restaurant empire, tackling food poverty, and risking bankruptcy. Topics include the hospitality industry's challenges, the impact of Brexit, the importance of family support, and navigating business partnerships. Kerridge also explores food education, free school meals, receiving a Michelin star, and transitioning from fine dining to casual establishments.