The Sky News Business Podcast

Ian King is joined by Stephen Bird, chief executive of Abrdn, the global investment company, Bev White, Chief Executive of Nash Squared discusses the UK tech sector and Ramy Jallad, chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone joins Ian King to talk about trade with Gulf nations.

The electric vehicle battery startup Britishvolt secures extra funding to help avoid the immediate threat of administration - Ian King speaks to the firm's chief executive Graham Hoare. All eyes are on the US Federal Reserve as the world's biggest central bank prepares to raise interest rates again. Plus, the owner of British Airways is looking to agricultural and food waste to make new jet fuel. Ian speaks to Sarah Ellerby, the chief executive of Nova Pangaea Technologies, which is powering the move.

In today's episode, Ian talks to Schroders' chief economist, Keith Wade, about UK government bonds. He also looks at how UK productivity might be improved, and learns that a new Elizabeth Line station at Bond Street has the potential to increase financial activity in London's West End.

In today's episode Ian King chats to Richard Donnell, Executive Director for Research at Zoopla about recent mortgage rate rises. He also discusses carbon accounting with Sweep's co-founder and Chief Executive, Rachel Delacour.

Wilfred Frost steps in for Ian King for today's podcast and discusses Elon Musk's 44-billion-dollar takeover of Twitter. He also sits down with the founder of Gymshark to hear how he went from working out of his garage to opening a flagship store in central London. And Wilfred will speak to the CEO of NatWest about the country's economic and political stability.

Wilf Frost steps in for Sky's Ian King for today's business podcast, where he speaks to the boss of Heathrow Airport, which is still struggling post-pandemic. He also sits down with the head of Bank of America, who tells him he's "committed" to the UK, despite recent political and economic turmoil. And there's also news that the UK's most popular car is going to be axed.

Ian King speaks to Gerard Lyons, one of the economists who warned Liz Truss of the dangers of the "economic experiment" that led to her downfall as PM. More from the British Chambers of Commerce as businesses brace themselves for a recession, higher interest rates and rising energy bills. Plus, higher interest payments on the national debt meant the government borrowed more last month than expected.

On today's episode, Ian and guests discuss the new inflation figures - which are back in double digits following a steep rise in the cost of food.Also, find out why Netflix has had a good summer, and the boss of Rolls Royce tells us about the carmaker's commitment to going green.

On today's episode, Ian King delves into the fall out of new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tearing up Liz Truss' economic and tax plans with the British Chambers of Commerce.He pays particular attention to the impact of cancelling the planned freezing of alcohol duty, with the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association Mark Kent. And Ian asks why some of the biggest names in the energy sector are teaming up to tackle the lack of choice for future home heating.

Ian King is joined by Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss the latest in Westminster as pressure grows on the chancellor and his mini-budget. Royal Mail announces a consultation on job cuts that could see thousands of roles cut by the end of August next year. Plus, Ian speaks to the chief executive of The Royal Mint, Anne Jessopp, as it completes a three-year transformation, culminating in a 45% jump in full-year profits.