The Sky News Business Podcast

Sky's Ian King looks at the impact tensions between Russia and Ukraine are having on the price of oil and explores sanctions being considered by Western countries; he explores the sharp increase in female representation in the UK’s richest firms; and why big changes in the insurance sector could unlock billions of pounds of investment in long term infrastructure projects.

Sky's Ian King speaks to Tim Bannister from Rightmove as house prices see their biggest monthly increase; Justin King from Allwyn speaks to Ian as they launch a bid to take over the National Lottery license from Camelot; and Covid restrictions in Australia are lifted to allow a return of international tourists.

Saima Mohsin (who steps in for Ian King) speaks to the boss of job site Reed, as wage growth in the UK struggles to keep up with increasing inflation. She'll also hear how record fuel prices are having an impact on industry and will find out more about the world's first virtual fashion week.

Geopolitcs expert Matt Oresman speaks to Saima Mohsin (who steps in for Ian King) about how stocks and oil prices have been affected by concerns that Russia could invade Ukraine without warning. The chief executive of Chiltern Railways explains how they've managed to cut CO2 output with a new train. And a look at the benefits and drawbacks of businesses buying Super Bowl advertisements.

Sky's Ian King delves into the latest GDP figures for the UK economy. Gatwick Airport's announced it plans to reopen its South Terminal nearly two years after it was mothballed to save costs. He'll also be speaking to the world’s second-largest tobacco company about rising sales of e-cigarettes.

Ian King speaks to the chief financial officer at Relx about its latest results. Plus, hear from the head of corporate client banking at JP Morgan UK to discuss why some midsize business leaders are optimistic for the year ahead in the post-Brexit era. And the CEO of Watches of Switzerland joins the show to talk about its boost in revenue.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Mace about how the construction industry is creating opportunities for young people. Plus, hear from the head of policy and advocacy at the Finance Innovation Lab to discuss a proposed shake-up of the way financial policy and regulation are made in the UK. And the head of European policy for Logistics UK joins the show to talk about a damning report which suggests the only clear impact of Brexit so far is increased costs, extra paperwork and border delays.

Ian King looks at BP's highest annual profit in eight years, the group says it made 9-and-a-half billion pounds last year. He also speaks to Mikael Lindahl Chief Executive Price Runner's the Swedish comparison site, who are suing Google in a 2.1 billion Euro lawsuit.Plus hear about the rise in electric car sales which have become the second hand car of choice for many drivers.

Ian King looks at the energy supply crunch in Europe, Asia and the US. He speaks to the chief executive of Crescent Petroleum, the Middle East's oldest private oil and gas company, which has become one of the first businesses in the industry to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations.He also speaks to Northern Rail this National Apprenticeship Week to find out what action’s being taken to attract more young people. Plus, hear from a board member at the Institute of Directors who discusses the need to encourage more women to get into tech.

Sky's Ian King speaks to the chief executives of Centrica and Octopus Energy. He also looks at how the pandemic's got homeowners spending big on DIY - that's £40bn on home improvements in the past year. Plus, more on the whiskey brand pursuing purpose as well as profit.