The Sky News Business Podcast

As inflation figures are released a business group warns they don't reflect reality because of last year's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.Sky's Ian King speaks to the Royal Mint about how they're recycling old mobile phones for gold.And the whisky producer Glenfiddich puts a number of expensive bottles on a marketplace that trades using digital assets.

The government announces new grants to encourage a switch from gas boilers to cleaner heat pumps, just as Boris Johnson tries to attract investment in green businesses.Sky's Ian King also speaks to the head of UK Music as the industry counts to cost of the Covid pandemic.Plus, he discusses the impact of Virgin Media's merger with O2.

Ford announces a £230 million boost to their factory in Merseyside. Stuart Rowley, President of Ford of Europe maps out the company's plan for operations in the UK.Ian also speaks to Sodexo's Director of Corporate Responsibility - Claire Atkins-Morris - about the hospitality company's pledge to reduce food waste by 50%.Plus, Klarna's Chief Executive - Sebastian Siemiatkowski - explains how the 'buy now pay later' industry is getting ahead of UK regulators.

Calls for more energy companies to be regulated like banks, to prevent another crash. Ian also explores how employers are being urged to review their bereavement leave policy as part of this year's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.We also hear from the chief executive of Ingka Group which owns IKEA about investment in the home furnishing company's online business.

The ongoing shortage of HGV drivers has been affecting supply lines at UK ports, as the pre-Christmas trade rush gets underway. Ian is joined by Gary Grant, founder of the toys retailer, The EntertainerAndrea Radrizanni, the owner and chairman of Leeds United, talks about how much investment is needed to fulfil their European football ambitions.Plus, how can aviation be more green? The Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, Warren East, explains.

Concluding the Big Ideas Live event in South Yorkshire, Sky News presenters Samantha Washington, Ian King, Trevor Phillips and economics and data editor Ed Conway share their final thoughts on the day's discussions.#BigIdeasLive

In the penultimate session of 'Big Ideas Live' from Rotherham in South Yorkshire, Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips is joined by a panel to discuss the levelling up agenda.They look at regional identity and examine whether pride can drive growth.On the panel are the political journalist and the author of 'Broken Heartlands' Sebastian Payne; the chief executive of First Direct, Chris Pitt; the founder of Northern Power Women, Chris Roche; the Conservative MP for Bolton West, Chris Green and the vice chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, Professor Charles Egbu.#BigIdeasLive

In this session of Big Ideas Live from South Yorkshire, Samantha Washington and guests examine how established businesses can build back green.What could the climate conference in Glasgow in November deliver to support businesses?On the panel are Diane Gilpin from the Smart Green Shipping Alliance; Ash Amirahmadi, the managing director of Arla Foods; the Sheffield area co-ordinator for Friends of the Earth, Lindy Stone and the economist Vicky Pryce.#BigIdeasLive

Sky News presenter Samantha Washington interviews the former governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney at the 'Big Ideas Live' event in South Yorkshire.They discuss the challenges facing the UK and world economies, and the promise of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow in November.#BigIdeasLive

Sky News presents 'Big Ideas Live' from Rotherham in South Yorkshire which explores the challenges facing the economy as we come out of the coronavirus pandemic.Ian King hosts the first session which looks at the world of work and asks where the new jobs will be created and in what kind of industries.Joining Ian for the discussion are: the chief executive of Siemens UK, Carl Ennis; chief executive of Punch Pubs and Co, Clive Chesser; President of the CBI and founder of Cobra beer, Lord Bilimoria and the chief executive of One Million Mentors, Alveena Malik.#BigIdeasLive