The Sky News Business Podcast

On today's business podcast, Ian King covers how TUI, Europe's biggest tour operator, says that it expects bookings for next summer to return to pre-pandemic levels.He also explores how hostility against customer-facing staff is apparently getting worse as Christmas approaches.Ian also questions how governments and health authorities can prepare for future pandemics.

Today Sky's Ian King speaks to the travel industry to find out the impact of the reintroduction of coronavirus restrictions. He'll also hear from Virgin Media O2 about its broadband speed plans for millions of customers. And he'll ask whether hybrid working is here to stay.

Today Sky’s Ian King is in conversation with the chief economist at the CBI to discuss the UK’s economic recovery, which is predicted to slow down. He’ll also speak with Lord Gerry Grimstone from the department of international trade about US tariffs on British goods.

Today Ian's in conversation with the head of the National Audit Office, as the government comes under fire for failing to prevent billions of pounds worth of fraud in its bounce-back loan scheme. He's also discussing Turkey's mounting economic woes, and he's chatting to the British entrepreneur whose Bible app has the backing of Hollywood and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to Robert Gardner from Nationwide about rising house prices. He'll also be discussing deals made at the Cop26 climate conference to cut methane emissions. And Bristol is hoping to become a world-renowned city for so-called deep tech.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the British Retail Consortium about the effect mandatory face masks will have on business. He's also discussing the resignation of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, and the implications that will have on the social media firm. And DHL Express chief executive John Pearson speaks about globalisation and how that's affected supply chains.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Barclaycard to discuss whether or not shoppers are willing to splash the cash on Black Friday following a surge in inflation. Plus, hear from the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about an "extremely worrying" fall in demand for UK cars. And founder of Benji's Buns joins the show to talk about his start-up business, which aims to raise awareness of the physical and mental health issues around food.

On today's business podcast, Ian King explores the warning from the governor of the Bank of England that firms are facing stiff competition to recruit staff in the run-up to Christmas. We hear from a British nuclear fusion company which has just tested its first launch-capable, high-power chemical rocket engine. Ian also focuses on how restaurants and hotels across the country are hoping a busy festive season will give them a big boost, with just a month to go until Christmas.

On today's business podcast, Ian King explores the move countries are taking to try and reduce the wholesale cost of oil. Brewin Dolphin reveals it's attracted a record amount of money from clients over the past year. And Podimo, the Danish audio subscription service, secures new investment as it looks to the future.

On today's episode, AstraZeneca's chief executive Pascal Soriot tells Ian King poorer countries will be spared its decision to start making profit on its coronavirus vaccines. Ian also finds out what's driving a rise in lottery ticket sales, and he hears from the company making a four-day week work.