The Sky News Business Podcast

On today's episode, Ian King picks through BP's annual underlying replacement cost profit which has come in at 23-billion pounds for last year - a record high.US networks giant Cisco has announced plans to train 10 million people in digital skills.And Ian's joined by journalist turned communications professional Andy Spinoza, who discusses 40 years of regeneration for Manchester in his new book.

Ian King talks to the son of The Wombles creator about the enduring appeal of the childrens' show and Icelandair is the latest airline to bounce back from Covid.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Centrica - the parent company of British Gas - about prepayment meters. He also discusses record profits posted by Shell amid the cost of living crisis. And Ian finds out all about the latest technology unveiled by Samsung.

Ian discusses the biggest day of strikes in a decade, as teachers are among the half a million workers walking out. Details on UK house prices as they fall for a fifth consecutive month plus the Emirates search for cabin crew, as airlines look to overcome a labour shortage.

Ian King looks into a gloomy outlook for the UK, as the IMF says its economy will fare worse than any other developed country this year.Shanti Kelemen, Chief Investment Officer at M&G Wealth joins Ian to talk about the turn to so-called digital wealth management.And on the final day of Veganuary the Founder of Meatless Farm, Morten Toft Bech discusses the growing demand for plant based foods with Ian.

Ian King speaks to the CEO of the London Technology Club about why it's a challenging time for global investment in the sector. Plus, hear from the chief executive of Airtel Africa about how population growth is expected to affect business. And more on the bakery chain that's promising the most lavish doughnuts London's ever tasted.

In today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders about the decline in vehicle production in the UK. He also chats with the head of spirits giant Diageo about their latest sales figures - and why people are choosing premium drinks. And find out about how fans of The Walking Dead are being invited to take a stake in the popular franchise.

The latest UK Purchasing Managers Index survey has been shared and Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence joins Ian King to look over the findings.The managing director of ThinCats, Ravi Anand speaking with Ian about alternative funding for small and medium businesses. And Anna Chapman, Vice President for Marketing at Just Play Products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa speaks from this year's toy fair at London's Olympia.

A warning from the CBI, growth for management consultancies and sustainable chocolate bars. Ian King speaks to the Director General of the CBI about what he wants to see from the government to generate growth. He chats to James Cadbury about the future of chocolate and finds out more about an investment into a luxury watchmaker. Ian also speaks to the founder of Electric Noir, Nihal Tharoor to find out whether AI computer games are the next big thing.

Ian King unpicks the latest retail figures from the Office for National Statistics which show how spending habits changed in December. Ian speaks to the chief executive of Aviva about insurance for British businesses during the tricky economic period. And Sky's Ed Conway has more from Davos as the World Economic Forum draws to a close.