The Sky News Business Podcast

As the energy crisis rumbles on, Ian's finding out how data centres - for whom electricity is their biggest cost - are being hit, and how that could affect consumers.Plus, the Federation of Small Businesses demands more help for exporters, and a long-delayed rule change on tips for waiting staff finally comes into force.

Six energy companies have now folded as the energy price crisis rumbles on - are more to come? Ian King speaks to Sky correspondent Tamara Cohen about the possibility of an energy price cap hike.Plus, Mastercard launches a mentoring service to urge small and medium sized businesses to go digital and reap the rewards. And, PetsScore announces a pet referencing platform to allow pet owners to rent properties from landlords more easily.

Issues in food production and supply are widespread - and with energy costs likely to stay high - just how bad could things get this winter? Ian King is joined by the President of the Farmers Union, Minette Batters, and the CEO of the Food and Drink Association, Ian Wright, to discuss.Plus, the future of theatre remains uncertain post-Covid, and 'Pret a Manger' announces 200 new stores in the UK and plans to move into 5 overseas markets.

With the Business Secretary telling Sky News the Government could make emergency loans to suppliers suffering from rising energy prices, Ian King speaks to Gareth Stace of UK Steel about knock on effects to other critical industries.Plus, Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin announces the taxi firm will be fully electric by 2023 in a huge investment pledge.Recognise Bank becomes one of the first to receive its full banking license post-pandemic as Ian speaks to their founder, Jason Oakley, about the impact of Covid-19 on their target market of small businesses.

Surging wholesale gas prices means a number of suppliers are on the brink of collapse - and consumers are facing ever higher prices. Industries that produce fertiliser and carbon dioxide - essential for food supply - are shutting down factories. Ian King finds out more with Greg Jackson, chief executive for Octopus energy.Plus, an ex mixed martial arts fighter turns his hand to fintech, and Mastercard launches its carbon calculator to urge consumers to make better choices.

Ian discusses the travel sector's hopes that the government's about to announce a big relaxation of Covid travel rules for people living in England.Other guests include the founder of Urban-Air Port, which is working on a global network of flying taxis, and a boss who says a four-day working week is the future.

A new defence alliance that could be a big financial blow for France - as Britain, the U.S. and Australia work more closely and share nuclear submarine secrets. Ian King also speaks to the chief executive of fast fashion brand, ASOS to find out what it's doing to be more sustainable. And find out what the future of Artificial Intelligence technology means for us over the next few years.

As the economy continues its post=pandemic bounce back, Ian is joined by Ed Conway to discuss the latest inflation figures. Plus, Goldman Sachs  International Chief Executive Richard Gnodde joins Ian in Birmingham where news of a new Goldman Sachs branch has created a buzz. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street joins them to discuss what this means for the city and its expanding financial services sector.

The number of people in employment in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels and hear from the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as he addresses the TUC annual congress in central London.

Ian King speaks to the director-general of the UK's biggest business organisation, the CBI, about fears over further tax hikes. Plus, hear from the chair of Maritime UK for London International Shipping Week, about how it plans to bounce back from Covid. And the executive chairman of advertising agency S4 Capital to reveal how half-year revenues have risen.