Business As Usual | City AM
Matt Kenyon and Martin Kimber bring you all the business news you need to start your day.
Business As Usual drops in your podcast feed at 6am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
We aim to make economics, business and politics as accessible and entertaining as possible.
Featuring big-name guests, City AM journalists and market analysts, this is the only podcast you'll need to sound informed for the first meeting of your day.
Episodes
10 episodes
Meet the new UK energy giant, voters fear Labour left lurch, and is Lime ready to IPO?
With a brand new UK energy giant forged by a merger, and results from Greggs and On The Beach, Simon Hunt breaks down today's top corporate news.Sir Keir Starmer's premiership is hanging by a thread, and new City AM / Freshwater...
The votes are being counted, Ryanair's Michael O'Leary takes on Wetherspoon's Tim Martin, and the sport industry modernises
As the vote count for the local elections begins, Christian May talks through the likely impact and the strategies behind each party's campaign. Meanwhile Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary and the boss of Wetherspoon's disagree on the ...
The UK goes to the polls, KPMG jobs slashed and big name interviews from the City AM Awards
It's polling day! People from all over the country will vote in the local elections today - Simon Hunt brings us the latest on what it means for business and for London. Meanwhile, employees at KPMG are up in arms around poor commun...
Economists' worst case Iran war scenario, why the Saudi Crown Prince owns a Morrisons in Stockport, and fears of a £10 pint
In this episode we explore the OBR's modelling for the worst case scenario, should the Strait of Hormuz remain closed. We also look at the potential fallout for the cost of your mortgage. Simon Hunt updates us on HSBC, Vodafone and ...
Local elections force tactical voting, British AI founders emigrate to the US, and EV drivers face new taxes
As the country faces a pivotal set of local elections, voters are being forced to vote tactically more than ever. With the Greens breathing down Labour's neck in several London constituencies, City AM's Opinion and Features Editor (and card-car...
Kemi Badenoch exclusive interview on the local elections, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit, and the Pokemon card traders making thousands
Ahead of some pivotal local elections, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told City AM she wants an economic revolution, powered by a reinvigoration of the City and tax cuts.She said it’s time to face up to the issues such as an a...
Will the Bank of England raise interest rates? Iran war threatens summer holidays, and Americans prefer English wine to champagne
As the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decides on interest rates, City AM's Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon sets out which way they're likely to go.Meanwhile, Heathrow is apparently "full" as the UK’s busiest airport issues a ...
Natwest's AGM interrupted by protesters, John Lewis sued and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on next year's race
In this episode, our City Editor, Simon Hunt talks us through Aston Martin's results, a John Lewis lawsuit and Natwest's annual general meeting which was disrupted by climate protesters. We also hear from City AM's news reporter Ros...
Oil giants battle it out, Starmer under pressure, and the Big Four face big trouble
City Editor Simon Hunt on BP's shareholder rebellion, a boost to Barclays' investment division and a power play at the top of Nationwide.Meanwhile, are businesses braced for a change of Prime Minister? City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christia...