The Sky News Business Podcast

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.

Tesco have emerged as an early winner from the Christmas sales period. While Iceland is reporting one in 10 members of staff are self isolating due to Coronavirus. On today's episode Ian King speaks to Richard Walker, Iceland's Managing Director.And new research suggests that many young people are worried about their future job prospects.

All the latest as a rise in Omicron coronavirus cases hits the return to work with staff forced to isolate.Ian speaks to business minister Lord Callanan as new rules which make it harder for foreign takeovers of UK firms, considered key to national security, come into effect.Plus, more on Nirvana Brewery - the UK's only dedicated alcohol-free brewery.

There's a bit of Christmas cheer on the high street, as retail sales pick up pace. In today's episode, Ian's speaking to the managing director of Harrods.But it's another story for hospitality firms, with the chancellor cutting short his US trip for crisis talks with the industry as the spread of Omicron hits takings.Plus hear from a Bristol-based electric plane manufacturer.

Ian King speaks to the chief medical officer at Moderna about tweaking the company's coronavirus vaccine for Omicron. Plus, he speaks to HSBC about inflation hitting a 10-year high and the chief executive of Currys, after the retailer announced it's seen a slowdown in store sales in the lead-up to Christmas.