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Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connell bring you one big business story you need to know every week.

Uncovering the personalities, power plays, boardroom dramas and sheer ambition that drive the world of business, Hannah and Dominic get the inside story from the people who are in the room when the deal goes down - from start-ups to tech titans, market movers to City CEOs.

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Thursday · 25 min
Could the UK electricity grid fail? | Power Struggle (Ep 1) | The Business
Is the UK electricity grid at risk of blackouts? We look at the alarming events of 23 June and ask if our power network is truly fit for purpose. In Part 1 of our summer energy mini-series on The Business, Dominic O’Connell examines the growing strain on the UK electricity grid as Britain races towards its legally binding net zero commitments. From surging constraint costs to unmetered solar generation, we break down why modernising electricity transmission is vital for the wider UK economy and long-term economic growth. We are joined by Adam Bell, former head of energy strategy for the government and partner at StoneHaven, to explore how shifting to renewables creates unprecedented stability challenges. Plus, energy developer and data analyst Ben Watts (creator of Kilowatts Grid) shares his startling analysis of what went wrong on the UK electricity grid on 23 June, and why calls are growing for greater regulation of NESO (National Energy System Operator). Can politicians protect British business and consumers from soaring power bills while overhauling energy fiscal policy? Host: Dominic O’Connell, business correspondent, Times Radio Guests: Adam Bell, Stonehaven Ben Watts, energy developer and data analyst Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy Photo Credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 23 · 35 min
Does Andy Burnham’s government have the guts to deliver growth?
Andy Burnham is officially in No. 10, and his cabinet is in place. Replacing Rachel Reeves’ as Chancellor is John Healey - not, in fact, Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband, both names that were thrown around in the lead up. Can the so-called “King of the North” deliver the growth and stability the business community says has been so badly lacking? Amidst a flurry of policy announcements - bus fare caps and a 20 percent cut in business rates for hospitality - is real change a possibility? “The UK is very unique in the fact that we pay two forms of income tax … national income is a tax on employers and work” Mehreen Khan, economics editor at the Times, tells The Business. “Let's see how brave they want to be…I think this is a long overdue reform.” With Times business editor Richard Fletcher, Khan discusses the upcoming budget, how the relationship between the Chancellor and Prime Minister may play out - and just how much change the business community is expecting to see from this new leader. “ I do suspect we'll get a little bounce in consumer confidence, and hence growth, just from a new face in No. 10. How long that lasts - who knows?” Richard Fletcher said. “I think that it is going to take some quite serious reforms to do that and I'm not sure the backbenchers particularly have got the guts to do that.” Hosts: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, The Sunday Times Dominic O’Connell, business correspondent, Times Radio Guests: Richard Fletcher, Business editor, The Times Mehreen Khan, Economics editor, The Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy Photo Credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 28 min
Peppa Pig World: What UK hospitality sector hopes for from Andy Burnham
In the words of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Peppa Pig World “is very much my kind of place.” But how does Paultons Park, one of the UK's most popular theme parks, navigate the shifting UK economy? Located in Hampshire, Paultons Park has been in the Mancey family since first opening its doors in 1983. The amusement park now welcomes a million visitors annually. In 2011, the park opened Peppa Pig World, a £6 million investment that became one of the park's most popular attractions. In this episode of The Business, Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor at The Sunday Times speaks with James Mancey, Deputy Managing Director, and Lawrence Mancey, the Marketing Director behind the park. The brothers behind the family-owned British business join Hannah to discuss working in rollercoasters, investing back into their brand, and what the UK hospitality sector is hoping for from a Burnham premiership. For years, Paultons Park has been the first job for thousands of young people. James and Lawrence discuss how inflation rates, increases to National Insurance contributions, and the national minimum wage have impacted their bottom line. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today to get full digital access. Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times Guests: James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park Lawrence Mancey, marketing director at Paultons Park Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Emily Leahy and Miriam Hall Photo Credit: Paultons Park Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 29 min
EasyJet Takeover: Inside the £5.7bn US private equity bidding war
What does the high-stakes easyJet takeover bid mean for the future of budget travel? We unpack the intense bidding war between US giants Apollo and Castlelake. Last Friday, in the latest twist in the saga for takeover of easyJet, Apollo secured an agreement to buy the airline in a £5.7B deal, gazumping an offer from US private credit group Castlelake. Just days earlier, easyJet had agreed to the Castlelake proposal - kicking off a proper takeover battle for one of the UK’s best known consumer brands. In this episode, we consider why easyJet has become a target, and what it could mean for the future of the company. Guest: Tim Jeans, former head of marketing for Ryanair, a former MD of Monarch Airlines Presenters: Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business correspondent Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Emily Leahy and Miriam Hall Photo Credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 8 · 29 min
Grindr CEO on Madonna, AI and UK age verification
How have UK age restriction laws affected Grindr’s users? What changes will AI bring to the dating app? And where does Madonna fit into all this? In this episode of The Business, Grindr CEO George Arison joins Dominic O'Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business correspondent, to discuss Grindr’s cultural prominence, the future of the app, and their recent collaboration with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. Launched in 2009, Grindr is the world's number one dating app for gay and bisexual men, with over 15 million active users in 190 countries and territories. Grindr CEO George Arison first interacted with the platform as a user, switching from a blackberry to an iPhone in 2009 in order to use the app. In 2022 he joined the company as CEO, believing in its mission to connect gay and bisexual men around the world, and build an online gaybourhood. Arison discusses his upbringing in the USSR, taking Grindr public a month after joining the company and how he believes leaning into AI, and ensuring an exceptional free service are the best ways of ensuring growth. “ Within six to 12 months, Grindr's gonna be an AI first product where AI is gonna be fully integrated into anything that a user does and the experience of that is gonna be exponentially better.” Arison also describes the effect UK Age restriction laws have had on the country’s Grindr user-base. According to Arison, the restrictions discourage closeted users who are uncomfortable sharing data with the app, removing an important space where these individuals can connect. Guest: George Arison, Chief Executive Officer of Grindr Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business correspondent Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Emily Leahy and Miriam Hall Photo Credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 8 · 10 min
BONUS: The AI bubble, deepfakes and the future of UK tech
Is the AI bubble bound to pop? How can UK companies prevent the malicious use of AI? And is there a role for increased regulation in the AI industry? In this bonus episode of The Business, Synthesia CEO and co-founder Victor Riparbelli joins Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times, to discuss the company's success in a world of rapidly growing AI companies, the role he thinks regulation should play in AI-generated content, and what the next chancellor should prioritise to strengthen the UK tech industry and boost the UK economy. Synthesia - the AI video generation platform that allows users to create realistic avatars from plain text - is one of the UK's biggest AI success stories, with a current valuation of $4 billion. Headquartered in London, the company is used by 90% of Fortune 100 companies and 70% of the FTSE100, making it one of the most influential businesses shaping the future of enterprise AI. Riparbelli explains why he believes AI is more than just another technology bubble, despite sky-high valuations across the sector, and why he expects the industry to experience a period of consolidation rather than collapse. He also discusses the rise of deepfakes, the challenges AI poses for businesses and consumers, and why regulation should focus on preventing harmful outcomes without stifling innovation. The conversation also explores what policymakers can do to attract talent, encourage entrepreneurship and support the next generation of British technology companies. Riparbelli shares his views on AI adoption across Europe, why the UK must move faster to embrace new technology, and how stronger AI adoption could improve productivity and help drive long-term growth across the UK economy. To hear more about the young entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli and the story behind Synthesia, listen to last week's episode here: https://pod.fo/e/440334 Guest: Victor Riparbelli, CEO and co-founder of Synthesia Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 3 · 29 min
UK unicorn CEO: why Europe is lagging behind on AI
How can we develop an AI ecosystem for UK companies? How can tech startups and scale-ups thrive in the UK and Europe? And how did this UK company nearly double its valuation this year? In this episode of The Business, Synthesia CEO and co-founder Victor Riparbelli joins Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times, to discuss the company’s rapid success, what AI-generated video creation means for creative industries, and why Riparbelli believes Europe must do more to support the growth of its technology sector. This entrepreneur story charts the rise of one of Britain’s most valuable AI companies and explores what it takes to build a global business in the UK. Riparbelli argues that if Britain wants to grow the UK economy, it must create a stronger AI ecosystem that helps startups and scale-ups access investment, attract talent and compete internationally. Synthesia, the AI video generation platform that allows users to generate avatars from plain text, is one of the UK’s biggest AI success stories, with a current valuation of $4 billion. Headquartered in London, the company is used by 90% of Fortune 100 companies, and 70% of the FTSE100, making Synthesia a major player in the AI video generation space and a leading example of innovation in the tech industry. Riparbelli also explains why he sees little incentive for fast-growing technology companies to list on the London Stock Exchange rather than the Nasdaq and argues that Europe's cautious approach to innovation risks leaving it behind in the global AI race. He discusses what policymakers, investors and founders can do to create an environment where the next generation of AI startups and scale-ups can flourish. "I'm not sure what we really believe in in Europe," Riparbelli says. "In the US, they believe in capitalism. In China, they believe in technology. I'm not sure what we really believe in in Europe." Guest: Victor Riparbelli, CEO and co-founder of Synthesia Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Synthesia Limited Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 25 · 33 min
Burnham and Business - what could a PM refresh do for the UK economy?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned, and all eyes are on Andy Burnham as likely new Prime Minister. On The Times Business podcast, Richard Fletcher, business editor of The Times, and Mehreen Khan, economics editor at the paper, join the show to examine what a new Prime Minister might do for the UK economy, the business community and the world of entrepreneurship. Andy Burnham was educated at Cambridge and previously worked as a journalist at two trade publications - Tank World and Passenger World Management - before going into politics. He became an MP in 2001, and had ministerial jobs under Gordon Brown. He tried twice for the Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015, and went on to become Mayor of Greater Manchester. Now, after winning the Makerfield by-election, he is all but the anointed successor to Starmer. In this episode, we examine what business should expect from our likely new leader and, crucially, who will be his chancellor? "Keir Starmer was not interested in economics - he had no political economy; Andy Burnham does. We're not really sure what it is, but he does care," journalist Mehreen Khan says on the show. "But the relationship between Number 10 and Number 11 has always been the crux of how this country governs itself … I would probably argue it probably doesn't matter so much if it's Miliband or Wes Streeting [for chancellor]." "I think the idea that there is this huge ideological gap between them is not gonna be true because actually it's gonna be Burnham that is driving much more policy from Number 10, and his chancellor will just have to bend to his will because he's the most popular politician in the country." Presenters: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times Dominc O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business reporter Guests: Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Clips: Sky News, PoliticsJOE, The Independent, TimesRadio, BBC News, BBC News (Newscast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 20 · 15 min
BONUS: Kemi Badenoch on UK economic growth at The Times CEO Summit
What will it take to see growth in the British economy again? In this bonus episode of The Business, Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, sets out her answer. Recorded live at The Times CEO Summit, which brings together business leaders and policy makers to discuss current economic challenges and opportunities, Badenoch joined Fraser Nelson to talk growth, regulation and the future of Britain's economy. Badenoch reflects on the Conservative Party's path back to power, and Labour's record of treating business "as if it's a problem to be managed rather than an asset to be championed." In this live interview with Times columnist, Fraser Nelson, Badenoch says the UK needs an "economic revolution" to reverse years of stagnation, outlining plans to cut red tape, lower energy costs and encourage greater risk-taking across business and government. Presenter: Fraser Nelson, Times Columnist Guest: Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Opposition Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 34 min
Inside Keir Starmer's social media ban
This week on The Business, our sister series, The Times Tech Podcast is taking over the feed. Find full episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, due to come into effect next year. But questions remain over how it will be enforced, and whether it will actually work. Mark Sellman joins Katie Prescott to answer the key questions. In the US, the Trump administration has banned two of Anthropic’s most powerful AI models which include the controversial 'Mythos', intensifying calls for Europe to build sovereign AI systems of its own. If America can restrict access to critical AI technology at short notice, what does that mean for the rest of the world? Plus, Katie has been at Founders Forum, where she interviewed Katie King, the founder and CEO of BioOrbit, a company building a pharmaceutical lab in space to transform the way we treat cancer. Do you agree with the social media ban? Get in touch: techpod@thetimes.co.uk Producers: Marnie Duke & Ethan Sills Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 17 · 16 min
BONUS: How UK companies can land their big, American break
What does it take for a British business to make it in the United States? In this episode, we hear from the people who’ve managed to pull it off. UK chief executive of the PR firm Grayling, Heather Blundell, is alongside the Berry co-founder Ryan Burnham and designer Freya Rose Archer for this special episode recorded in Los Angeles at the 2026 Greater Together LA summit. They discuss the opportunities and challenges facing UK companies in the world's largest consumer market. As Britain continues to redefine its place in the global economy post Brexit, host Hannah Prevett explores the importance of UK trade with the United States and the role British businesses can play in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. In this conversation, the group examines why the US remains such an important market for ambitious British businesses looking to expand internationally, and what growth could mean for the wider UK economy. Archer encourages company founders to lean into their individuality, as an important way of reaching consumers across the Atlantic. “The heritage that we have in Britain with creativity and the passion for craftsmanship really resonates with the US customer," she says on the show. From creative industries and communications to luxury retail and consumer products, they discuss the opportunities available to UK companies seeking growth in the American market. They also explore the power of Britain's global reputation and ask whether the UK's much-discussed soft power can translate into commercial success. Guests share lessons on entrepreneurship, international expansion and what UK companies can learn from the confidence and ambition often associated with the US market. “It's like nothing I've ever experienced from a client before," Blundell says on the program in regards to her partnerships with US businesses. "They run towards things that others would run away from. They buy distressed assets, rebuild and invest." Presenter: - Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times Guests: - Heather Blundell, UK CEO Grayling - Ryan Burnham, Co-Founder of The Berry - Freya Rose Archer, Founder and Designer of Freya Rose London Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 15 · 29 min
Rivals or partners? What the US relationship means for UK business
This episode is sponsored by PwC. Is the so-called 'special relationship’ between the United Kingdom and United States alive and well? Amid political tensions, have these ties frayed - and what does this mean for the business community? In an episode recorded at the UK Government’s Greater Together LA programme, we take a practical look at what growth and opportunities are available to UK businesses looking to leverage in the US. Presenter: - Hannah Prevett, Associate business editor, The Sunday Times Guests: - Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East - Michael Frohlich, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, WPP Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 13 · 12 min
BONUS: ARIA's Kathleen Fisher on AI in business, risk-taking and the future of the UK economy
Kathleen Fisher, chief executive of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), joins Hannah Prevett for her first major interview since taking charge of the UK's high-risk research agency. Created in 2023, Aria was the invention of Conservative Party adviser Dominic Cummings. Inspired by the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - where Fisher previously worked - ARIA was designed to back ambitious ideas that could transform industries, accelerate AI in business and strengthen the UK economy. In this special recording before a live audience for The Times and Sunday Times Reviving the City event, Fisher discusses what it will take for the UK to create the next generation of world-leading tech companies, whether Britain can produce a trillion-dollar business, and why she believes the country must become more comfortable with risk if it wants to compete on the global stage. The conversation explores the challenges facing UK companies as artificial intelligence reshapes industries, from startups and scale-ups to established FTSE 100 businesses. Fisher explains how AI in business can be used to empower workers rather than replace them, why organisations that fail to adapt risk being left behind, and where Britain has unique advantages in areas such as AI hardware, and quantum technologies. She also shares lessons from her time at DARPA, outlines ARIA's mission to turn scientific breakthroughs into commercial success, and discusses how the UK can capture more of the value created by its world-class research base. Along the way, she weighs in on venture capital, patient investment, the role of pension funds in backing innovation, and the importance of creating an environment where entrepreneurs can learn from failure. For anyone interested in investing, startups, scale-ups, AI in business, the future of the UK economy and the prospects for Britain's next generation of tech companies, this is a conversation with one of the most influential figures shaping the country's innovation agenda. Presenter: - Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times Guest: - Kathleen Fisher, chief executive of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 11 · 33 min
Business secretary Peter Kyle: how to produce a British SpaceX
Labour's Secretary of State for Business, Peter Kyle, joins us in the studio to answer some of the most pressing questions facing the UK economy: how does Britain position itself as a legitimate global destination for business, investment, and innovation? “We have the potential to scale fast, but too often companies are leaving this country when they get to a need for a certain size of investment,” Kyle says on the show. “They're going to go and find that in America with a higher risk threshold, and they're gonna find a boldness and an urgency of getting capital into businesses. We have to have an environment here where that is met.” While Labour may be keen to call itself a pro-growth government, there is no secret that the business community - from the small enterprises to the top chief executives - are deeply unimpressed. We ask how the government's relationship with the business community really going? "There is a fundamental issue at the heart of this whole debate, and that's that until we get solid, sustained, sizeable growth into our economy ... Then no business as a sector is going to be able to move forward at the pace at which I would like." And as the world's most valuable tech giants continue their march toward the public markets, the IPO pipeline is overwhelmingly American. SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI - the names generating the most excitement among investors are filing to list in New York. The NASDAQ continues to offer valuations that the London Stock Exchange simply cannot match. " "I hope that the plus side for Britain when it comes to these big American IPOs is that it will create a sense of excitement about IPO' ing itself because, of course, most of the trend in recent years has gone from private investment into private companies," he says on the show. The London Stock Exchange is now doing a regular drumbeat of IPOs. It's now back in the business." Presenters: - Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times - Dominc O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business reporter Guest: - Peter Kyle, Business Secretary Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 4 · 34 min
IPOs go ‘mega’ – should we be worried?
The three largest share listings ever are about to happen. SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to sell their shares to the public, and each will be valued at one trillion dollars or more. On this episode of the Business, we ask: How will the markets find the money? Should we be worried about the world stock market being even more dominated by a tiny handful of companies? And will we ever see something like this in the UK? Presenters: - Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times - Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business reporter Guests: Maike Currie, VP of personal finance at PensionBee Check Warner, co-founding partner of Ada Ventures Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 30 min
Nuclear fusion, holy grail of clean energy
Nuclear fusion proponents believe their technology will supply power through the grid by the 2030s. These hopes come at a time when private investment in the commercial industry exceeds $10bn globally. Is the industry on the cusp of greatness? What companies are getting in early? Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio Guests: Warrick Matthews, CEO of Tokamak Energy Dr Melanie Windridge, founder of Fusion Energy Insights, Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Tokamak Energy Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27 · 7 min
BONUS: Inside the SpaceX monopoly
SpaceX - which last week confirmed its plans to go public - dominates orbital launches. So what does its monopoly mean for other players in the space tech world? In this bonus episode, part of our recent conversation with Mark Bogett, chief executive of Seraphim Space, we discuss the commercial impacts of SpaceX's market control. Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio Guest: Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 32 min
Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?
This episode of the Business is sponsored by PwC. Anxiety about how artificial intelligence will impact companies, employees and careers is reaching a fever pitch. Workers are beginning to ask: will technology wipe out entire sections of the employment base? On this episode of The Business, we consider how organisations can turn that uncertainty and fear into hope and opportunity. How can employees make better use of the tools available to drive productivity? How can technology education better prepare the next generation of workers for the workplaces of the future? Presenters: - Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times - Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business reporter Guests: - Carol Stubbings, PwC Managing partner - Sir Charlie Mayfield, Lead reviewer, Keep Britain Working Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 30 min
Lift off for the space economy
This week, Elon Musk’s satellite and rocket production company SpaceX confirmed its plan to take the company public. As part of the IPO, according to the securities filing, the company plans to offer retail investors the chance to buy stock. Could it all be a game changer for the space sector? And will this mean a wall of money chasing space-related opportunities? Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio Guest: Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14 · 29 min
A new PM? What next for the economy and business
The uncertainty dominating British politics in the last half decade has ramped up to a full-blown drama in recent days. As uncertainty hangs over Prime MInister Keir Starmer's premiership and a possible leadership challenge looms, we consider: what does this chaos mean for the British business community? Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio Guests: Richard Fletcher, business editor, The Times Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Business

Could the UK electricity grid fail? | Power Struggle (Ep 1) | The Business

Does Andy Burnham’s government have the guts to deliver growth?

Peppa Pig World: What UK hospitality sector hopes for from Andy Burnham

EasyJet Takeover: Inside the £5.7bn US private equity bidding war

Grindr CEO on Madonna, AI and UK age verification

BONUS: The AI bubble, deepfakes and the future of UK tech

UK unicorn CEO: why Europe is lagging behind on AI

Burnham and Business - what could a PM refresh do for the UK economy?

BONUS: Kemi Badenoch on UK economic growth at The Times CEO Summit

Inside Keir Starmer's social media ban

BONUS: How UK companies can land their big, American break

Rivals or partners? What the US relationship means for UK business

BONUS: ARIA's Kathleen Fisher on AI in business, risk-taking and the future of the UK economy

Business secretary Peter Kyle: how to produce a British SpaceX

IPOs go ‘mega’ – should we be worried?

Nuclear fusion, holy grail of clean energy

BONUS: Inside the SpaceX monopoly

Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?

Lift off for the space economy

A new PM? What next for the economy and business