The Ian King Business Podcast

Ian King speaks to Fhaheen Khan from Make UK about new research that's shown manufacturers are facing the prospect of two years of "anaemic growth". And Tim Bannister from RightMove joins the show to talk about new evidence of a revival in the housing market.

Ian King speaks to a UK economist at Deutsche Bank about the latest growth figures. Plus, we hear from the Atrato Group about investing in supermarket real estate. And the co-founder of Autonomo joins the show to discuss the firm's software, allowing retailers to create cashierless stores.

Ian King speaks to the operations director at Manpower UK about latest growth and earnings figures. Plus, we hear from the chief executive at the Competition and Markets Authority about how pet owners may be overpaying for medicines. And the boss of Genuit discusses how it's looking to reduce the impact Britain's homes and built environment have on climate change.

Ian King speaks to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's deputy chief executive about how activity across the UK is continuing to weaken. Plus, we hear from the chair of the Parker Review about how Britain's boardrooms are becoming more ethnically diverse - but are not yet hitting set targets. And the co-founder of developer Oru Space discusses its aim to convert a former BHS department store.

Ian is joined by Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso as plans to impose targets for electric heat pump sales on gas boiler manufacturers could be confirmed as early as next week. He also speaks to Mims Davies, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, as ministers call for businesses to improve menopause support in the workplace. Plus advertising and the Oscars.

Sandra Horsfield from Investec talks to Ian King about reaction to the Chancellor’s budget.Astra Zeneca's UK President, Tom Keith-Roach joins Ian to talk about a planned major investment in the UK.And Adrian Cox, Chief Executive of Beazley Group talks about record reported profits.

Ian King talks to Karen Johnson, from Barclays about consumer card spending which grew just 1.9% year-on-year in February. Helen Qiao, from Bank of America Global Research comes on to discuss China’s growth target. And Guy Gittins from Foxtons Estate Agents, talks to Ian about profits at the estate agent.

Ian has the latest developments at The Daily Telegraph with Sky News' city editor Mark Kleinman. He also speaks to David Livingstone, Chief Client Officer at the Wall Street banking giant Citi, about the Budget. And Zig Serafin, Chief Executive of Qualtrics talks to Ian about making businesses more productive.

Today, something different – we're bringing you the first episode of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction.Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election. With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.Here's the first epsiode. For more, follow Electoral Dysfunction now wherever you listen to podcasts.Warning: some explicit language.

David Schwimmer, the chief executive of the LSEG, joins Ian to discuss the London Stock Exchange.Stéfan Descheemaeker, Chief Executive of Nomad Foods speaks to Ian about the business and sales of frozen good. Ian is also joined by Jody Ford, chief executive of Trainline.