Investing Unlocked

How much control does a Chancellor really have over Britain's economy? And when governments keep changing the rules, how are we supposed to plan for our financial futures?
Georgie Frost is joined by Bloomberg's Joe Mayes, author of Can You Run the Economy?, and Brian Byrnes, Director of Personal Finance at Moneybox, to look beyond the Autumn Budget 2026 headlines.
From the power of financial markets and the difficult choices facing politicians to the impact of changing pension and ISA rules, they explore what Britain's economic challenges mean for our money.
Why do government borrowing costs matter to us? Does constant tinkering undermine confidence in saving and investing? And what would it take to get Britain investing and growing again?
Plus, practical guidance on balancing cash and investments, navigating pension changes and keeping long-term financial plans on track.

This podcast is for information and education only, not personal financial advice. Capital is at risk when investing.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.
Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.

To hear more from us:

YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video podcast. 

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Georgie Frost 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiefrostmoney/?hl=en
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110

Joe Mayes
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joe-mayes-b2b0a727
X: https://x.com/Joe_Mayes
Can You Run the Economy? An Interactive Adventure Inside the Treasury is available to purchase here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471419/can-you-run-the-economy-by-mayes-joe/9781529988826
Brian Byrnes
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/brianbyrnesws

David Coombs’ first question about any investment isn’t how much it might make. It’s how it could go wrong.

Head of Multi-Asset Investments at Rathbones, David Coombs joins Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert to share what 40 years as a top fund manager has actually taught him about the markets.

How does a master of investing manage risk without missing out on returns? And what can ordinary investors learn from the people managing billions? 

Together, they explore how to build a multi-asset portfolio, why company culture can be an early warning sign most investors miss, and how to spot the difference between a promising investment and a compelling story. David also explains why learning from mistakes shouldn't make you overly cautious, and why having a plan, and sticking to it, is key to long-term success. 

Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.
Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.

To hear more from us:

YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video podcast. 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/investing.unlocked/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@investing.unlocked
Contact us at editor@investing-unlocked.com

Georgie Frost 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiefrostmoney/?hl=en
TikTok: tiktok.com/@georgiefrostmoney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110
Simon Lambert
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-lambert-26013233
X/Twitter: https://x.com/_simonlambert?lang=en

We’re living longer and having fewer children. But are the effects of longevity an economic threat or a huge investment opportunity?
In this episode of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and guest host Maike Currie (PensionBee) are joined by David Sinclair, Chief Executive of the International Longevity Centre, to explore what longer lives and falling birth rates mean for investors.
They look at the impact of a shrinking workforce and whether AI and automation can help plug the labour gap, as well as the investment opportunities emerging from the ageing population and the so-called ‘silver economy'.
In a world where people are living for longer, can the traditional ‘learn, earn, retire’ model survive? And if longevity becomes one of the biggest investment themes of the coming decades, are investors ready for it?
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Capital is at risk.

Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.
Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.

To hear more from us:

YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video podcast. 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/investing.unlocked/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@investing.unlocked

Georgie Frost 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiefrostmoney/?hl=en
TikTok: tiktok.com/@georgiefrostmoney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110
Maike Currie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikecurrie/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maike-currie-7aa2b311

Trillions of dollars are pouring into artificial intelligence. But is the AI boom outpacing reality?
In the Season 2 premiere of Investing Unlocked (sponsored by PensionBee), Georgie Frost and guest host Russ Mould talk to BBC technology broadcaster Spencer Kelly about what the AI boom means for your money.

They explore the echoes of the dot-com bubble, how exposed investors really are to a handful of AI and tech giants, and look beyond the obvious names to the ‘picks and shovels’ of the AI revolution: chips, data centres and cooling systems. 
 
Are businesses spending more on AI than they can realistically turn into profits? Or can the trillions being poured into the technology ultimately deliver trillions back?

Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.
Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.

To hear more from us:

YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video podcast. 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/investing.unlocked/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@investing.unlocked

Georgie Frost 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiefrostmoney/?hl=en
TikTok: tiktok.com/@georgiefrostmoney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110
Spencer Kelly:

Twitter: https://x.com/spenley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spenleykelly/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spencerkellytech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-kelly-400a512/

Companies are spending trillions on AI. Governments are ripping up the old economic rulebook. Global power is shifting and populations are getting older.

The world is changing. But what does that mean for your money — and where you invest it?
Hosted by multi-award-winning financial broadcaster Georgie Frost and sponsored by PensionBee, Investing Unlocked returns for a second season, taking you beyond the latest market stories to explore the people, ideas and forces shaping our financial futures.

From the future of gold and the promise of AI to what’s really driving Japan’s resurgence and how we should think about wealth, tax and the Budget, Georgie and an impressive lineup of expert guests go beyond the headlines to ask the questions that matter for investors, 

Clear, honest, intelligent and entertaining conversations with experts who make complex ideas easy to understand. Whether you're new to investing or want to see the bigger picture, Investing Unlocked will help you feel more confident, better informed and more in control of your financial future.

New episodes drop on Wednesdays.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.

Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.
Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.
To hear more from us:

YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video podcast. 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/investing.unlocked/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@investing.unlocked

Georgie Frost 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiefrostmoney/?hl=en
TikTok: tiktok.com/@georgiefrostmoney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110