Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday with Sky News' business presenter Ian King. Reports, discussion and interviews from th... More
Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday with Sky News' business presenter Ian King. Reports, discussion and interviews from th... More
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Windfall tax, a UK GDP forecast and why is the Vodafone-Three merger taking so long?
Following the news that the windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be scrapped if wholesale costs fall below a certain level, Ian discusses the government’s plans with David Waterhouse, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, and National Gas chief executive Jon Butterworth.Vicky Pryce, independent member of the British Chamber of Commerce’s new economic advisory council, talks about forecasts for UK GDP.Adobe’s Anil Chakravarthy outlines what his company’s doing with artificial intelligence, analyst Paolo Pescatore details why he thinks the merger between Vodafone and Three is taking so long, and Euronext’s Stephane Boujnah discusses the challenges of operating stock exchanges in the EU.
09/06/2023
40:55
Controls on crypto adverts, space-comm and Wizz Air
Ian King speaks to Sheldon Mills of the Financial Conduct Authority as the regulator tightens controls over how crypto assets are marketed.He also speaks to Liz Steward of BAE Systems ahead of the Space-Comm Expo at Farnborough this week.And as Wizz Air announces a net loss of more than €535million for the year to March, Ian is joined by the airline's chief executive, Jozsef Varadi.
08/06/2023
46:59
Inflation, Telegraph sale and AI
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is warning the UK will have one of the highest inflation rates in the G20 this year. Ian King speaks to the chief economist at the OECD, Clare Lombardelli about the likely impact.The founder of meal subscription service, FoodHak shares how the company is incorporating AI into its business model.And as Lloyds bank prepares to sell off the Telegraph and Spectator Magazine, Ian speaks to Sky's city editor Mark Kleinman who broke the news.
07/06/2023
26:42
A new business council, digital trade and NatWest
Ian King speaks to the head of the British Chambers of Commerce about a new business council that will rival the CBI.He's also joined by the Secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce UK, Chris Southworth, ahead of a meeting on Digital trade taking place today.And as NatWest acquires a major stake in financial technology business, Cushon, Ian catches up with its chief executive and founder.
05/06/2023
31:52
Cars, cruises and the cost of a house
Today on the Ian King Podcast, Wilfred Frost speaks a senior economist at Nationwide about house prices. He also discusses the difficulties in the car market due to supply chain issues with Autotrader's chief executive. And could sustainable cruise ships transform the industry? Wilfred speaks to the executive chairman of MSC Cruises about becoming more energy efficient.
Catch up on the day's big business and economics stories Monday to Friday with Sky News' business presenter Ian King. Reports, discussion and interviews from the heart of the City and beyond.