The Ian King Business Podcast

Trade negotiations, bond risks and a rise in botulism cases

The British Chambers of Commerce's take on the US-EU trade deal. Sky's Wilfred Frost speaks to one of the world's most successful investors about the bond market. And a warning from health officials who believe imported illegal Botox-like-products ar…

Slow summer sales, phone launches and new online protections

Darren McCaffrey talks to Deann Evans, Europe Managing Director at e-commerce platform Shopify about slower-than-expected sales.  Samsung's Annika Bizon,who's vice president of product and marketing, discusses a new line of devices. And  Andy Lulha…

A profit boost for Lloyds, working mums and a trade deal with India

Darren McCaffrey talks to Allie Renison, director of SEC Newgate about the new trade deal between the UK and India. Darren's also joined by Lloyds banking boss Charlie Nunn to discuss a rise in profits. And Sophie Maunder from maternity coaching...

A new plant for Sizewell and the latest challenges at Boeing

This episode looks at two developments in the business world. We speak to a representative from Centrica about plans for a new nuclear plant at Sizewell and what it means for the UK's energy future. We also hear from an airline executive about...

Changes to water regulation and HS2

As OFWAT is abolished, Darren speaks to Sir Jon Cunliffe who's set out 88 recommendations toi fix the industry. We also get reaction from the Chief Executive of Water UK,  David Henderson.  And a group of manufacturers are calling for the original.…

Tax, interest rates and water

Sky News can exclusively reveal that accountants advising people who entered into a tax avoidance scheme which later was found to be illegal by HMRC. Gareth Barlow speaks to a tax specialist about this. We also hear about new data on water firm...

Cost of living, tariffs and household appliance insurance

EU Foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels, after Donald Trump threatened the bloc with 30-percent tariffs. Professor of International Economics, Richard Baldwin joins the show to discuss.   Matthew Crummack, Chief Executive of Domestic &...

Flight cancellations, Trump and the arcade game inspired by cricket

Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary claims families are being 'held to ransom' as French air traffic controllers walk out over staff shortages and equipment. It's resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations. There's victory for Donald Trump as the House.…

Energy prices, ISAs and robotics

A major part of household energy bills are to rise next year - to pay for improvements to the energy network. Darren McCaffrey speaks to Joe McDonald, the Chief Executive of Tem Energy as Ofgem announces a 24-billion pound plan to transition to...

US-UK trade, A-I and a shake up of rules on investment advice

Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso is joined by the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, Chris Southworth, to discuss the impact of the new UK-US trade deal which took effect this morning. Is the rise of A-I exacerbating.…