The Sky News Business Podcast

Ian King looks at rising UK inflation, which has hit its highest level in almost 30 years. He speaks to two economists who offer their analysis of the reasons behind the increase. He also explores the findings of a new report which shows three quarters of UK companies are struggling to keep up with the pace they’ve set over the last two years - and they don't have a strategy to deal with it. They now find themselves in what's been described as 'technical debt'.Plus, hear from the founder of a company which combines exercises and skincare for a non-invasive face lift.

Ian King analyses the latest employment statistics with a chief economist at the Institute of Directors. He also looks at Christmas trading figures with the chief executive of Hotel Chocolat after the retailer saw a boost in sales over the festive period. Plus, hear from the founder of UK self-driving start-up, Wayve. The company’s raised nearly £150m to scale up its technology.

Ian King explores the change to coronavirus self-isolation rules in England and the impact on businesses. He also speaks to Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon about the development of offshore wind farms. Plus, hear from Rightmove’s director of property data who discusses the rise in the number of people enquiring about homes.

Ian King looks at the latest GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics for November and finds out more about a multi-billion pound legal claim that's being launched against Facebook in the UK.

Ian King speaks to the website and magazine editor of Drapers - as well as the head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar - about the companies which have issued profit upgrades thanks to strong Christmas trading figures. Plus, hear from Sky's city editor about how Ovo - the UK's third biggest gas and electricity firm is expected to axe over a quarter of its workforce. And the international trade minister joins the show to discuss a potential UK-India trade deal.

Ian King speaks to the CEO of tech firm Back Market about demand for refurbished devices. Plus, hear from the executive chairman of JD Sports about how it's issuing a profit upgrade following better than expected Christmas sales. And the global brand President of Garnier joins the show to discuss its new hair product which will save around 100 litres of water per tube.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of HS2 trains about how its engines will be powered using zero-carbon electricity. Plus, hear from the CEO of the British Retail Consortium about Christmas sales. And the chief executive of taxi app Bolt joins the show to discuss the firm's latest investment.

Ian King speaks to the executive chairman of the Home Builders' Federation about how ministers are calling for developers to fix dangerous cladding. Plus, hear from the chief commercial officer of mobile at Virgin Media O2 about how many phone users face roaming charges when heading to Europe this year. And the boss of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars joins the show to discuss the firm's record annual sales.

Reaction as the UK's house price boom continued in 2021, with the biggest annual rise in nearly 20 years. Ian's been speaking to Virgin Orbit chief executive Dan Hart, who's ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq exchange.Plus, why Jamaica's predicting a strong winter tourist season despite the pandemic.

The latest as new figures show a boom in the sale of electric cars over the past year.Ian speaks to Atif Sheikh, the chief executive and founder of consultancy businessfourzero, about the millions who walked away from their jobs in 2021 as they reappraised their lives in the pandemic.And as many go meat-free for Veganuary - one pet food maker is hoping dogs can change their diet all-year round.