The Sky News Business Podcast

Ian King speaks to the CEO of the employee benefits provider Unum UK about how vacancies have risen to a record high. Plus, hear from the founder of supply chain risk management company, Interos, about how the war in Ukraine has caused major disruption. And chair of literacy charity Bookmark joins the show to discuss how it's trying to supply 5,000 book boxes to Ukrainian children arriving in the UK.

Sky's Ian King takes the temperature in Paris ahead of this weekend's presidential election first round. The hydrogen industry welcomes the government's energy strategy. Plus, we look at why UK companies are facing 29% more cyberattacks than before the war in Ukraine.

Sky's Ian King looks at the prime minister's promise for cheaper energy bills as the government announces its major new investment in nuclear power. Also, the other parts of the world facing potential humanitarian disasters as a result of the Ukraine crisis. Plus, he speaks to Chen Mao Davies, the chief executive of LatchAid, the breastfeeding app that's secured £1m to expand.

On the day National Insurance contributions rise, Ian analyses the impact with Hannah Essex, Co-Director of the British Chambers of Commerce. He also looks into labour shortages in the farm and food industry with Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Neil Parish, and after the government ordered a review into the latest science on fracking, Ian talks to Stephen Bowler, chief executive of IGas Energy. Plus the latest on Ukraine's access to medicine and the cruise industry.

Sky's Ian King looks at fresh figures which show growing momentum for the UK's services sector as it continues to recover from Covid-19.He's also joined by the founder of Enders Analysis, Claire Enders, to discuss the government's plan to sell Channel 4.And the boss of Quixant speaks to Ian about how supply chain issues are causing problems for the gaming and broadcast sectors.

Sky's Ian King looks at what a ban on Russian gas might mean for Europe's economy. He also speaks to Aleksander Komarov, the chief executive of Kyivstar, Ukraine's leading mobile operator. Plus, more on Lotus unveiling the Eletre - the car it's billing as the world's first electric hyper-SUV.

Sky's Ian King has a look at the various sanctions being imposed on Russia after troops were moved into the Donbass region.He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport as it becomes the only European hub to see a fall in passenger numbers last year.And there's a push for the financial services sector to better promote inclusion in the workplace.

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.