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United Kingdom
United Kingdom Economy
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Monzo
Rathbones
Kemi Badenoch
ESG
English Sparkling Wine
Chapel Down
Local Elections UK
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British Housing Market
Investec
Andy Burnham
London, United Kingdom
Gatwick Airport
Brexit

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 in... more

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The latest Lloyds House Price Index indicates UK house prices have risen for the first time in weeks - but what does it mean for homeowners in London? 

Meanwhile M&S has updated shareholders and faced a backlash for its newer, shor... more

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City editor Simon Hunt tackles the big corporate stories: Sky is buying ITV’s broadcasting arm for £1.6bn; Ocado's chief executive will step down after a long boardroom battle, Nigel Farage backed crypto venture loses more than a th... more

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Our investment reporter, Maisie Grice speaks to the UK boss of the world’s largest brokerage firm. 

Richard Flynn is the UK Managing director of Charles Schwab which has over $12 trillion under management. 

He came in to chat abou... more

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The financial conduct authority has suspended parts of its £9bn motor finance ruling after a venomous response from industry and consumer groups. Senior City Reporter Sam Norman has the story. 

Meanwhile, Politics and Economics Rep... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Seldon
Historian
Episode: The board meeting that went wrong, Anthony Seldon on Starmer and the property firm staying on the FTSE 100
Simon Hunt
City Editor
City AM
Episode: Keir Starmer resigns: what it means for the economy, the markets and the pound in your pocket
Matt Hardy
Deputy Sports Editor
City AM
Episode: Keir Starmer resigns: what it means for the economy, the markets and the pound in your pocket
Kaleb Cooper
Star of Clarkson's Farm; invited guest
Amazon Prime / Clarkson's Farm
Episode: Tesco fuel sales surge, Sumo wrestling could return to London, Kaleb Cooper speaks to City AM
Michael Hunter
Capital markets analyst guest
Independent / City AM contributor
Episode: Kemi Badenoch promises to slash red tape for banks, Lush CEO in court, food inflation drops, and meet Gary Stevenson's mentor
Kent Bray
Former Citigroup trader, mentor to Gary Stevenson
Former Citigroup; mentor to Gary Stevenson
Episode: Kemi Badenoch promises to slash red tape for banks, Lush CEO in court, food inflation drops, and meet Gary Stevenson's mentor
Ed Conway
Sky News economics editor
Sky News
Episode: Thousands of Rathbones accounts suspended, Revolut faces off with sleep-starved customer and Sky News's Ed Conway on global supply chains
Spencer Matthews
Former Made In Chelsea star; entrepreneur with zero-alcohol brand
Zero Gravity / Matthews drinks brand
Episode: Is the AI bubble about to burst? Lewis Hamilton calls for an end to billionaires, plus: Spencer Matthews on his drinks empire
Sir Martin Sorrell
Founder of WPP
WPP (former CEO)
Episode: Revolut rival chases a UK banking licence, Jeremy Hunt on the triple lock pension and Sir Martin Sorrell's damning verdict on WPP

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Martin Kimber
Host of the show; City AM
Matt Kenyon
Co-host of the show; City AM

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    Informative and amusing - what’s not to like

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Sponsor integrations feel natural and informative rather than distracting.
Crisp coverage of UK business with strong guest insights.

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#150
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#178
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Thousands of Rathbones accounts suspended, Revolut faces off with sleep-starved customer and Sky News's Ed Conway on global supply chains
Q: Who is the ideal customer for a bank in this new environment where fee revenue matters more than interest income?
Banks are increasingly targeting premium, high-value clients with sophisticated fee-based offerings, such as structured advisory products and elite subscriptions, to build stable, recurring revenue regardless of interest rate fluctuations.
Thousands of Rathbones accounts suspended, Revolut faces off with sleep-starved customer and Sky News's Ed Conway on global supply chains
Q: Sam, what happened next after the Revolut push notifications case?
The Financial Ombudsman Service concluded the amount was sufficient and Revolut was ordered to correct the payment and repay it to the customer's personal account.
The man fighting for a seat on Nationwide's board, is green investing still a thing? Plus the Apprentice star Mike Soutar on CEO leadership
Q: Do the same rules still apply to hiring as they did 20 years ago? How has the role of the CEO changed since then?
Soutar explains that leaders must evolve with a more volatile environment, focusing on clear purpose for younger generations, balancing remuneration with meaningful work, and adapting leadership styles to broaden inclusion and retention.
Westminster chaos spooks markets, businesses back Wes Streeting on Brexit, and mortgage rates tick up
Q: What does the IMF's warning mean for UK fiscal policy in the near term?
It signals that the UK may need to rebalance spending and tax, but politically difficult cuts complicate timely reform, potentially forcing a slower implementation depending on the political cycle.
Oil giants battle it out, Starmer under pressure, and the Big Four face big trouble
Q: What are the implications of BP's board rebellion and shareholder votes for corporate governance in major energy firms?
The votes indicate growing shareholder activism and a demand for accountability, particularly on climate-related disclosures and governance processes, suggesting governance shifts could become more common in large energy companies.

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This daily business briefing covers a wide swath of markets, policy, and technology with a City AM lens. Episodes balance brisk news rundowns—regulation, markets, and macro policy—with expert analysis from regular contributors and on-the-ground reporting from bureau staff. A recurring thread is the tension between innovation and regulation, and the role of politics in shaping business sentiment, markets, and consumer outcomes. Notable guests include experienced market analysts and industry reporters, who provide context on everything from fintech and AI policy to corporate governance and global trade. A sponsor-focused tech security angle (Okta) frequently features, signaling a professional, finance-driven audience. It's well suited for lis... more

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