On today's episode Ian chats with Bo Sears from US-based company Helix Exploration about the value of Helium. Also on the show is Andrew Gossage from Ultimate Products after they reported pre-tax profit of £9.5 million for the six months to the end of January. 

On today’s episode, Ian King talks to the Business editor at the Sun Ashley Armstrong about the news that the John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco chief executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman. Also, Ian speaks with Marco Alvera from Tree Energy Solutions about new investments in Electric Natural gas which could help speed up a transition towards net zero. And William Lamb from Lucara Diamond joins the show to talk about why diamond prices have taken a hit. 

Ian King's been speaking in detail with Thames Water's chief executive Chris Weston about the company's financial status, after shareholders refused to inject new funds into the company.Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, discusses their record annual sales which topped 1 billion pounds.And Lloyd's of London has also reported strong results - Ian talks to chief executive, John Neal.Plus there's a roundup of the markets with Rachel Winter, Partner at Killik & Co.

Ian King speaks to Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking about rising UK business confidence.Cecilia Parker Aranha, the CMA's Director of Consumer Protection, talks about a crackdown on so-called 'greenwashing' by major fashion retailers.And could 2024 be the year more European companies come to the market? Ian's discussing that with Jos Dijsselhof, chief executive of SIX Group, owner of the Swiss and Madrid stock exchanges.

Peter Aylott, Director of Policy at the UK's Chamber of Shipping talks to Ian King about the bridge collapse in Baltimore - caused by a ship colliding with the structure.David MacKenzie,from engineering and architecture consultancy, COWIfonden also talks about issues for the construction industry surrounding that incident.And, Ken Gilmartin, Chief Executive of Wood Group joins Ian to discuss the company's efficiency plans for the future.

Ian King speaks to Rishi Khosla, the chief executive of challenger bank OakNorth about its rise in profits.Jay Wright, the CEO of Virgin Wines, talks about their strong earnings.While global resorts giant Merlin Entertainments reports record sales - we hear from chief executive Scott O'Neil.And with a roundup of the markets is Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

The latest on the Post Office as the chairman of the Land Registry Neil Sachdev is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Henry Staunton.Ian's also joined by the boss of pub chain J.D Wetherspoon Tim Martin after announcing an increase in pre-tax profits and an increase in like-for-like sales. And hear from James Ryan from Grove Gallery who are hoping to attract art buyers and investors at this years Ideal Home Show in London. 

Ian's joined by Rebecca Klar, technology and policy reporter at The Hill to talk about the news that the US Government is suing Apple accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly on smartphones. Hear the latest as the Bank of England votes to keep interest rates unchanged for another month at 5.25%.Also why thousands of women may be entitled to compensation after the pension age was increased. Ian finds out more with economist France Coppola. 

Ian reacts to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics which showed inflation fell to 3.4% in February down from 4% the month before. Also Greggs becomes the latest company to suffer from IT issues forcing something of it's stores to briefly close. And the CEO of fitness chain David Lloyd Leisure joins the show to talk about their new investment in spa retreats.

As consumer goods giant Unilever announced it's to cut around 7,500 jobs across its global operations, Ian King speaks to Terry Smith who is the company's tenth-biggest shareholder.Ian also discusses the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time since 2007 with Izumi Devalier, Head of Japan Economics at Bank of America Global Research. And the chief executive of Trustpilot joins the show to talk about its return to profit.