The Sky News Business Podcast

After UK inflation remained at the same level in May, Ian King’s reflects on the figures with HSBC economist Liz Martins.Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, Anna Bjerde, speaks about how the rebuilding of Ukraine can be managed and financed.Parker Conrad from HR platform Rippling discusses how companies like his support businesses with their payroll, Paul Reilly from Raymond James talks about changes in the wealth management sector, while the financing of house building is tackled by Newstead Capital’s Simon Champ.Jamie Moles, Senior Technical Manager at cybersecurity firm ExtraHop, takes us through what’s going on at the Infosecurity Europe conference and Eric Dresselhuys, chief executive of the energy storage specialist ESS, talks innovations in renewables.

Ian King's speaking to Hortense Mudenge, from Rwanda Finance Limited about the fintech boom in Africa; Ray Boulger at John Charcol about mortgage rates; Kevin Craven from ADS is speaking from the Paris Airshow; and Dr Jack James Marlow at Skyrora talks about 3D printing and space launches. Plus there's Alicia Forry at Investec, Darran Garnham from Toikido; and Sally Cope at Tourism Australia

The average 2 year fixed rate mortgage rises to more than 6-percent, the CEO of Vodafone UK chats about why he wants to merge with rival Three and why the North of England is becoming increasingly attractive to overseas investors

On today's episode, Tesco's chief executive Ken Murphy says he believes we're past the peak in inflation, and has denied profiteering from higher food costs as quarterly sales rise.Ian King discusses all that with the head of UK equities at Investec Wealth and Investment, Guy Ellison.ITV confirms it's 'actively' looking into buying the production company behind Gogglebox.And Heineken, the world's second biggest brewer, credits a partnership with UEFA for helping to grow sales.

The UK economy returns to growth in April, helped by shopping and nights out. Shell to cut spending in the coming years, while giving more to its shareholders. Find out why Generative AI could add more than 4 trillion dollars to annual global productivity. And from toy to screen, Ian's speaking to the Chief Executive of Mattel about Barbie: The Movie.

Rishi Sunak calls for Britain to become a global leader in business technology investment, as London Tech Week gets underway. A rebrand for the former UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, as HSBC unveils its new tech banking plans. And new research suggests students want a wider range of technolgy subjects at school - including Esports.

Following the news that the windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be scrapped if wholesale costs fall below a certain level, Ian discusses the government’s plans with David Waterhouse, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, and National Gas chief executive Jon Butterworth.Vicky Pryce, independent member of the British Chamber of Commerce’s new economic advisory council, talks about forecasts for UK GDP.Adobe’s Anil Chakravarthy outlines what his company’s doing with artificial intelligence, analyst Paolo Pescatore details why he thinks the merger between Vodafone and Three is taking so long, and Euronext’s Stephane Boujnah discusses the challenges of operating stock exchanges in the EU.

Ian King speaks to Sheldon Mills of the Financial Conduct Authority as the regulator tightens controls over how crypto assets are marketed.He also speaks to Liz Steward of BAE Systems ahead of the Space-Comm Expo at Farnborough this week.And as Wizz Air announces a net loss of more than €535million for the year to March, Ian is joined by the airline's chief executive, Jozsef Varadi.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is warning the UK will have one of the highest inflation rates in the G20 this year. Ian King speaks to the chief economist at the OECD, Clare Lombardelli about the likely impact.The founder of meal subscription service, FoodHak shares how the company is incorporating AI into its business model.And as Lloyds bank prepares to sell off the Telegraph and Spectator Magazine, Ian speaks to Sky's city editor Mark Kleinman who broke the news.

Ian King speaks to the head of the British Chambers of Commerce about a new business council that will rival the CBI.He's also joined by the Secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce UK, Chris Southworth, ahead of a meeting on Digital trade taking place today.And as NatWest acquires a major stake in financial technology business, Cushon, Ian catches up with its chief executive and founder.