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Details have been released of how victims of car finance mis-selling will be compensated. It's affecting millions - we crunch the numbers with an automotive finance lawyer. As the EU steel tariff hike threatens the 'biggest ever crisis' for the UK industry, we get reaction from a producer here about how it's set to impact them. And Sean Farrington delves into the etiquette of after work drinks.
France in political chaos after its Prime Minister resigns. France has now had 4 Prime Ministers in under a year..
Sir Keir Starmer flies to India for talks on trade with Prime Minister Modi.
And why are more people choosing to go on holiday on their own?
Felicity Hannah looks at how JLR is preparing to restart car production after a disruptive cyber incident.And 15 years later, Instagram has transformed into a £40 billion advertising giant, now responsible for well over a third of its parent company - how did it get there?
Felicity Hannah delves into the Taylor Swift business empire as the superstar launches her latest album.And our Friday panel unpicks the economic events of the week; including the Labour Party conference, the latest at Jaguar Land Rover, and rising energy bills.
Ed Miliband wants to see more than 800,000 workers employed in the UK's energy industry by 2030.
How do Nottingham's pubs get ready for a big night of European football.
Costs could rise for many producers today as fees for using certain materials in packaging come in - Sean Farrington one snack company about the impact it's having on them.We speak to the UK boss of British American Tobacco, who says there should be more regulation of disposable vapes.And is an optional footwear policy in the workplace a step too far? One boss tells us why she lets her staff kick off their shoes in the office.
As the Labour Party Conference continues, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her message to the country - and she's also been talking to business leaders. Sean Farrington finds out whether businesses are feeling any renewed confidence.Jaguar Land Rover could be back on the road to normality as it restarts some of its production this week - we hear how suppliers to the company are coping in the ongoing tricky situation.And the biggest private equity deal - one for 55 billion dollars - has been agreed to take the gaming company Electronic Arts private. One former executive speaks to us.
The Labour Party conference gets under way in earnest this morning with speeches from the Chancellor as well as a diary full of events on business and the economy. Will Bain speaks to Catherine MacLeod, a former special adviser to the previous Labour chancellor, Alistair Darling, to talk through the challenges ahead.The government has stepped in to protect companies in Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain - we hear from someone close to them about how those businesses feel about it.Plus, new research suggests Oasis fans spent more than Taylor Swift's on their respective UK tours; Brian Cannon, the man behind the band's artwork, tells us what he thinks the appeal is.
The government wants to introduce compulsory digital IDs for everyone - Felicity Hannah hears from the company behind the system in Estonia that might be a template for Britain's.Once again our expert Friday panel looks back at the week that was for Jaguar Land Rover, AO.com and Northern Powerhouse Rail.Plus, we raise a glass to the Great British Pub of the Year by speaking to its owner.
The BBC understands Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been delayed again - Will Bain asks businesses in the North what it'll mean for them. Plus, the biggest winemaker in the UK scraps plans for a £32 million winery in Kent and the Ryder Cup has been kicked off with an opening ceremony in New York overnight - but are British businesses feeling the benefit?
We hear from AO.com's founder and chief executive John Roberts. It forms part of the BBC's new Big Boss Interview podcast available on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p016tl04. Also on the programme, as Jaguar Land Rover confirms production in its factories will remain suspended until at least next month, we get reaction from the CEO of The Black Country Chamber of Commerce.
With the ink almost dry on the US TikTok ownership deal, Sean Farrington talks to a tech investor to find out who the winners and losers are.We hear from the accountancy boss close to Jaguar Land Rover's suppliers in the West Midlands. How long can the firms who work for the stricken car maker last the shutdown. Also, game, tea set and matcha. How a certain, bright-green beverage is taking on the traditional cuppa.
As Gatwick gets the green light for a second runway, we explore what the expansion could mean for businesses around the airport.Plus, if your local pub was about to close, would you buy it with other community members? Sean Farrington speaks to someone in Hull who did just that. And 70 years ago today, the UK’s first television advert aired - for toothpaste. We take a look at how the advertising industry has changed since then.
With President Trump's visit over, Felicity Hannah unpicks a week of CEOs and deals.Our Friday panel also takes a look at what interest rate decisions on both sides of the Atlantic mean for markets, businesses and households. And with Pets at Home reporting a slide in shares and the departure of its CEO, we consider what lies ahead for Britain’s biggest pet retailer.
Will Bain hears from another one of the tech bosses who've joined President Trump on his state visit - this time Nvidia. Also, as the President is away, we'll check in on the Fed as it lowers the cost of borrowing in the US.
Plus, we'll take a deep dive into the financial performance of Manchester United.
The trade in sports memorabilia is big business, with sales of old shirts, trophies, trading cards and even old benches attracting sports fans and investors alike.
Sean Farrington sits down with James Flude, of MatchWornShirt, and Tim Murphy, of Graham Budd Auctions, to find out where the appetite for memorabilia comes from – and how to spot a fake.
President Trump's state visit to the UK has coincided with a flurry of multi-billion investments in British tech industries. But among the good news, there's money travelling in the opposite direction, with UK pharma giant GSK announcing massive investment in the US.
And, for the UK steel industry there's disappointment, as hoped-for cuts to tariffs on UK exports to the US come to nothing.
Sean Farrington looks and what's coming in, what's going out and what's staying the same with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expert voices from the UK steel industry and the financial markets.
As President Trump prepares to hop over the pond for his second State visit - Sean Farrington speaks to businesses who want clarity after months of trade negotiations between the UK and the US.He'll also hear from the boss of the UK's biggest energy company about bills, pay and a new nuclear project.And we find out why a bumper apple harvest could be good news for cider drinkers.Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.
The government unveils plans for billions of private investment in nuclear energy which it says could create thousands of jobs. Sean Farrington hears from a business involved in making it happen.
And, ahead of the busiest period of the year for retailers, we take a look at why Sainsbury's might be looking to offload Argos.
Also, we'll hear about what the Pope has had to say about what companies pay their executives, in particular the $1 trillion on offer for Elon Musk.
And tributes for Ricky Hatton from the former Man City executive who counted him as a friend.
As students return to cities across the UK, Felicity Hannah sits down with the chief of the UK's biggest student landlord to find out why the sector is booming and the challenges it faces. With some important jobs and inflation data coming from the US, we'll be hearing whether President Trump will be getting his wish for an interest rate cut next week? And the people who went on a Tinder date looking for romance, but came away with a business idea.
Every question w as "A really great question" according to the interviewee. I soon filled up my Bingo card
Good show
Thanks guys for a great listen to start my day. Saves me reading the broadsheets! Most informative and useful, please keep up the good work 👍
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people shouldn't drink cow's milk in a first place
omg the background hum of the factory super annoying and distracting
A great pod which is informative and educational as well
I think you have to remember during the referendum campaign, any mention of trading issues after brexit was bashed down with the word ' scaremongering', this ultimately impacted how trading issues were communicated to businesses.....it is interesting to see 'scaremongering' isn't used by politicians as much now as some of those previous concerns has become reality.
whats with the new gingle in the middle of some one talking poor editing and its really annoying. get rid please .
why does podcast take so long to download each day i get in my car at 6.30am and that days is still not available to listen to so I am always a day behind.
I agree with Andy. For the last week we have been given a podcast less than 30 minutes from the previous 40+ minutes. We now get stupidly loud sound effects and a new icon. Is this an improvement? No way.
shows are getting shorter every day used to be a 40+ min shiw now 28 min cut backs shocking.
why do this team who can e so good have so little imagination or is it like thomas cook the bosses who say what goes and the big brother bbc not an independant view.
omg another day of thomas cook rubbish , there more new in the business world .
what a rubbish show all about thomas cook its a money programme about all subjects of money not just one dinosaur company who failed to change.
Matteo Salvini is NOT italy's first prime minister (thank god)
Love this show, so informative