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Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday. Reports, discussion and interviews from the heart of the City and beyond.
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Jun 29, 2021 • 41min
Securing the UK's car-making future, execs to bypass quarantine and the stamp duty holiday deadline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders launches a new strategy to secure the future of the UK's car-making industry. On this episode, chief executive Mike Hawes joins Ian King.And as the clock ticks towards the end of the stamp duty holiday, research suggests there's no sign of the market slowing down.Plus, the business lookahead to Euro 2020 as England face Germany at Wembley.

Jun 28, 2021 • 41min
Lockdown support 'flashpoint', Burberry shares tumble and what next for sustainable travel?
The Federation of Small Businesses is warning of a 'flashpoint' on Thursday when coronavirus business support, including full furlough, comes to an end. Chairman Mike Cherry and Kate Nicholls, from UK Hospitality, are among Ian's guests.Also today, Burberry's shares tumble after its chief executive unexpectedly quits.

Jun 25, 2021 • 41min
Foreign holidays, Covid legal action and Tropic Skincare
Bosses from two of the UK’s top travel firms react to changes made to the travel list, theatres join legal action against the government over coronavirus rules and Sky’s Ian King speaks to the founder of the UK's fastest growing skincare brand.

Jun 24, 2021 • 44min
LCF failures, junk food adverts banned and a boost for car sales
MPs have described the collapse of London Capital and Finance as one of the largest conduct regulatory failures in three decades, the government announces a ban on junk food adverts and Catherine Faiers from Autotrader talks to Sky's Ian King about a boost in car sales.

Jun 23, 2021 • 41min
Who would buy Channel 4, a shake-up of the leasehold market, and a global threat to cotton.
As the government looks for buyers for Channel 4, we'll hear from a media analyst on who might be interested. Plus the competitions regulator explains who'll benefit from a clampdown on freeholder charges - and a cotton expert tells us how global heating is threatening the industry.

Jun 22, 2021 • 46min
Morrisons takeover latest, lower government borrowing and Andy Murray's new investment
Ian King takes a look at the latest in the Morrisons takeover bid and how it's affected trading. The government's borrowing is lower than it was last year - but is still at its second highest level. And tennis number one Andy Murray talks about how the rapper Pitbull encouraged him to invest in an organic sports drink.

Jun 21, 2021 • 46min
Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrors
How the freedom day delay is hitting the theatre industry: Ian hears from the boss of Sadler's Wells about the need to get back to full capacity.Plus, reaction as Morrisons rejects an approach from a U.S equity firm, and VAHA chief executive Valerie Bures-Bönström on the interactive mirror which acts as a personal trainer.

Jun 18, 2021 • 28min
An economy bounce back, Carnival is back off - and the business of football
A leading business group is forecasting the UK economy could bounce back from Covid-19 sooner than expected, and Ian King is joined by the CBI's chief economist.Also today, the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of Notting Hill Carnival for a second year.And as England and Scotland meet in Euro 2020, Ian asks whether fans still trust the businesses behind football.

Jun 17, 2021 • 47min
The furlough scheme, eviction ban and traffic light travel
On today's episode, Ian King discusses the extension of the eviction ban on commercial tenants. He also speaks to the Institute for Fiscal Studies about the implications of the furlough scheme, and how tech jobs are on the increase.Plus, hear from the chairman of Brentford Football Club, Cliff Crown about life in the Premier League.

Jun 16, 2021 • 44min
Inflation rates, quantum computing and coronavirus restrictions
Ian King discusses the rise in inflation in the UK, the new post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, and support for the hospitality sector as lockdown restrictions are extended. Plus, hear from a company which is developing quantum computers which are able to perform calculations faster than supercomputers. The Virgin Orbit project is also discussed.