The Ian King Business Podcast

Ian King speaks to the chief economic strategist at Netwealth about the latest GDP figures. Plus, we hear from our city editor Mark Kleinman, about the former head of NatWest who's losing out on 10-million pounds of a potential payout.

Ian King speaks to a pharmaceuticals analyst at Shore Capital about drugs giant AstraZeneca. Plus, hear from the chief executive and Founder of Wizz Air about summer trading and its record passenger numbers. And the CEO of Auto Trader joins the show to discuss its latest shares.

Ian King speaks to a retail analyst at Peel Hunt as Marks and Spencer reveals stronger-than-expected profits. Plus, we hear from the chief executive of Norse Atlantic about the first profitable quarter in its history. And the CEO of Smiths News joins the show to discuss its latest profits.

Our business correspondent, Paul Kelso, joins the show as he takes us through the King's Speech, which laid out the government's plans for the coming year. And hear from the chief executive of department store Fenwick about retail sales.

Ian King speaks to Ryanair's group chief financial officer about its latest results. Plus hear from Thomas Cook's chief executive about global tourism post-Covid. And the government's expected to announce annual North Sea oil and gas licensing rounds as part of the King's Speech.

an King talks to Sky News' city editor Mark Kleinman about the future of Manchester United. He also speaks to the founder and chief executive of Venrai, Jason Tuicker Feltham about Sam Bankman-Fried - who's been found guilty of crypto fraud.And Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University, Washington is interviewed about cyber security.

Ian talks to Elizabeth Martins, senior economist at HSBC, about the Bank of England keeping interest rates the same.Taimur Hyat, Chief Operating Officer at PGIM, is interviewed by Ian about the strength of the jobs market.Meanwhile, Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade, Juan Carlos Mathews, discusses a Peruvian trade delegation in the UK trying to grow trade here.

Ian King speaks to chief executive of Morrisons - David Potts - as he prepares to step down this month after nine years. And best-selling author, Sir Ian Rankin, joins the show to discuss new research which suggests that half of us feel that reading a book is the best way to relax, but struggle to find the time.

Ian King speaks to the Rail Delivery Group about a government U-turn to close most ticket offices across England. Plus hear from the founder and chief executive of the family locator app Life360, which can send notifications to family members and emergency services. And BP has reported it's missed profit expectations in the three months to the end of September.

Eleven years since auto-enrolment was introduced in the UK - Smart Pension has joined forces with Mercer - the global retirement solutions giant.Ian speaks to representatives from both organisations.He also discusses a survey published today, suggesting this summer's graduates will have had a tougher time finding a job than this time last year.