The Sky News Business Podcast

Ian King speaks to the chief marketing officer at British American Tobacco about how companies could stop selling cigarettes. Plus, hear from the chief executive and co-founder of Music Magpie about the firm's recent profits. And the CEO of Yela talks about how we can enjoy one-to-one digital experiences with our favourite celebrities.

Ian King speaks to Zoopla's head of research about how house prices hit a new high last month. Plus, hear from Britishvolt's founder and CEO about how plans for a huge electric car battery "gigafactory" in the UK are underway. And the co-founder of tech start-up - Sproutl – discusses opening up gardening to a whole new generation with an online marketplace.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association about new self-isolation rules. We also hear from an industry expert about how many people are really returning to the office. Plus Ian speaks to the Competition and Markets Authority about the roll out of infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Ian King speaks to the chief executives of the Food and Drink Federation and the British Retail Consortium about supply problems for retailers, we hear from a British economist who explains what levelling up really means, and the boss of Raleigh UK talks about how electric cargo bikes could become a thing of the future.

Ian King speaks to research economist at the IFS - Ben Zaranko - about latest figures on government borrowing. Plus, hear from Tina McKenzie from the Northern Ireland Federation of Small Business to discuss the UK's potential showdown with the European Union over post-Brexit trading arrangements. And DWF's chief executive, Sir Nigel Knowles, joins the show to talk about what's going on in the legal sector right now post-pandemic.

Ian King speaks to the owner of the biggest operator of nightclubs in the UK about the financial impact of government rules barring customers who've not been double-jabbed, Easyjet's chief executive wants an end to Covid-19 testing if people are fully vaccinated, and the chief executive of HMV talks about its plans to open new stores.

As most of England's coronavirus restrictions are eased, Ian explores the impact on various sectors. He speaks to the chief executive of the country's biggest nightclub operator, REKOM UK about how sites are planning to welcome customers back. Ian also covers the decision by countries making oil to increase production from next month to try to keep a lid on prices.

Today Ian's joined by Lord Forsyth, the chair of a committee which claims the Bank of England has become addicted to quantitative easing, and needs to provide better justification for continuing with the policy. Also on the show is Investec CEO Fani Titi to discuss economic consequences caused by recent unrest in South Africa, and Victoria Lajer from Stanley Gibbons, which has taken delivery of the world's most valuable stamp.

Ian King speaks to chief economist at Panmure Gordon - Simon French - about how inflation is on the rise as recovery from the Covid crisis keeps pushing prices up. Plus, hear from Katy Taylor - chief customer officer at Go Ahead's Northumberland Park bus garage - about how the firm's buses and trains will move to electric or hydrogen by 2035. And co-founder of The Pipeline - Baroness Margaret McDonagh - joins the show to discuss how the pandemic has pushed back gender parity by years.

Ian King speaks to the chief UK policy director at the CBI - Matthew Fell - about how businesses will adapt to a 'new normal' once lockdown restrictions lift on July 19th. Plus, hear from Douglas McCabe - an expert in tech and publishing media from Enders Analysis - about how the family which founded the Daily Mail is considering making a bid to take the company private. And jewellery designer Theo Fennell joins the show to discuss why he's taken control of his company for the first time in 40 years.