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City AM
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Artificial Intelligence
Bank Of England
United Kingdom
UK Budget
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Barclays
London, United Kingdom
Thames Water
United Kingdom Economy
ESG
Anthropic
Heathrow
Local Elections
City Of London
Monzo
Rathbones
Ground Rents Policy
Nscale

Matt Kenyon, Alys Denby and Simon Hunt speak to City AM's top journalists to 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, t... more

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John Healey has delivered his first Budget, and the Chancellor promised (repeatedly) to give voters "breathing space". But, is any of that true? And - amongst all of the tax tweaks and mini-retail offerings - is Andy Burnham getting... more

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Reform leader Nigel Farage says he hates the banks, but he also doesn't think they should be taxed any more than they are. 

Meanwhile, even in the face of boosted profits, HSBC shares have tumbled. What does this tell us about the ... more

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Just three months ago, John Healey resigned as defence secretary over a lack of military funding. Now that he's Chancellor, will he really fund defence properly?

Meanwhile, Oxford Street has - after years of consultations and prepa... more

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Barclays has announced 5,000 job cuts as the FTSE 100 bank guns for cost-cutting measures and AI. 

Meanwhile, the banking sector is poised for a banks tax - but what else is at the menu at next week's Budget?

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Recent Guests

Simon Hunt
City AM markets analyst
City AM
Episode: Barclays slashes 5,000 jobs, 'tough' conditions for Sainsbury's, a Budget for 'bloody minded entrepreneurs'?
Christian May
Editor-in-Chief of City AM
City AM
Episode: Barclays slashes 5,000 jobs, 'tough' conditions for Sainsbury's, a Budget for 'bloody minded entrepreneurs'?
Matt Hardy
City AM sports reporter and former Lewisham resident
City AM
Episode: UK debt hits £3 TRILLION, inflation up to 3.5 per cent, government approves Jackdaw
Saskia Koopman
City AM technology reporter
City AM
Episode: Fewest job vacancies since Covid, Healey rules out CGT hike, Apple Pay hit by UK ruling
Clive Watson
Former CEO of City Pub Group, pub landlord and political historian
City Pub Group
Episode: Labour's family business tax raid, Microsoft pulls out of Nscale deal, crackdown on 'headphone dodgers'
Maria Ward Brennan
Professional services editor at City AM.
City AM
Episode: Economic growth slows, bank tax looms at Budget, what the non-competes ban means for businesses
Jambu Palyanappan
Chief executive of Checkatrade
Checkatrade
Episode: Healey pledges Neets plan, Poundland back on the market, Checkatrade CEO on unemployment and skills crisis
Charlie Conchie
Depsy editor at City AM
City AM
Episode: Heathrow third runway woes, interest rates hike looks inevitable, inside party conference season
Mauricio Alencar
Politics reporter
City AM
Episode: Heathrow third runway woes, interest rates hike looks inevitable, inside party conference season

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Matt Kenyon
Host of the show / City AM journalist
Simon Hunt
City AM journalist / City Editor / economy & markets context
Martin Kimber
Host of Business As Usual / City AM Studios / policy-focused commentary

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
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    Matt and Martin have really got this right... sharp, digestible and good humoured.

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    Lucky2806
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Bite size fun

    Informative and amusing - what’s not to like

    Apple Podcasts
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    Paul!!#
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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UK debt hits £3 TRILLION, inflation up to 3.5 per cent, government approves Jackdaw
Q: Do you think that private investment will want to go into the North Sea when it's such an uncertain political environment?
Simon Hunt says Jackdaw is likely to proceed because its licence and preparations date back to 2022, but he does not expect it to trigger a new energy revolution. He identifies the larger Rosebank field as a more consequential future decision.
UK debt hits £3 TRILLION, inflation up to 3.5 per cent, government approves Jackdaw
Q: What does this mean for the interest rates decision that comes after?
Simon Hunt says the latest data makes an interest-rate hike next month seem very likely and takes inflation further from the Bank of England's 2% target.
Healey pledges Neets plan, Poundland back on the market, Checkatrade CEO on unemployment and skills crisis
Q: Where do you think this skill shortage came from? And what do you think needs to be done to resolve it?
Palyanappan says an ageing trades workforce and rising demand are driving the shortage. He recommends making trade careers easier to enter, including through more accessible training and support for young people.
Healey pledges Neets plan, Poundland back on the market, Checkatrade CEO on unemployment and skills crisis
Q: What do you make of the government's signals today in City AM that they are trying to ease this issue?
Jambu Palyanappan welcomes measures that reduce hiring costs, saying they could help young people return to work and benefit trade businesses, though the details matter.
Economic growth slows, bank tax looms at Budget, what the non-competes ban means for businesses
Q: Could there be a next consultation, I guess, on gardening leave? Could that be the next thing they clamp down on in the pursuit of flexibility and freedom?
Maria Ward Brennan says employment-law changes have been extensive and businesses are already relying on employment lawyers to keep up. She describes garden leave and talent management as part of the continuing work for HR departments, without predicting a specific consultation.

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Across recent episodes, the show threads together macroeconomics, finance, and policy with brisk debates and data-backed context. Listeners can expect sharp analysis of UK debt, borrowing, and fiscal policy, plus real-time takes on energy costs, housing affordability, and how regulation shapes markets. Monetary policy, AI and tech policy, and high-profile political events frequently frame conversations, often illustrated with sector-specific guests, investigative reporting, and practical implications for savers, investors, and business leaders. Notable strengths include data-driven framing, a light, conversational banter, and guests who offer clear, actionable takeaways for decision-makers and informed listeners alike.

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