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The Business

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United Kingdom
UK Economy
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China
United States
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Andy Burnham

The best analysis and interviews to help you succeed in business.

Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connell talk to the people in the room when the deal happens – from start-ups to tech titans, market movers to City CEOs.

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Latest Episodes

How did bounce-back loans end up in the hands of fraudsters? And can the government ever recover the lost funds?

When the Covid bounce-back loan scheme was launched in May 2020, it was intended as an emergency lifeline for small and medium-sized Bri... more

What does Chancellor John Healey's 2026 budget mean for business?

In this episode of The Business, Dominic O’Connell is joined by Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates, and Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerc... more

How did Hawksmoor grow from a single Shoreditch steakhouse into a global brand, and can UK hospitality survive rising tax burdens?

In this episode of The Business, Hawksmoor co-founder and Chief Executive Will Beckett joins Hannah Prevett at Hawksmo... more

What does it take to become a top football agent in the UK? From negotiating million-pound contracts, to managing player transfers, a football agent holds the power to change the game long before players walk onto the pitch.

In this episode of The B... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Neidle
Tax lawyer and founder of Tax Policy Associates
Tax Policy Associates
Episode: Budget 2026 Special: What's in it for business?
Shevaun Haviland
Director general of the British Chambers of Commerce
British Chambers of Commerce
Episode: Budget 2026 Special: What's in it for business?
Will Beckett
Co-founder and chief executive of Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor
Episode: How Hawksmoor built a £100M restaurant empire
Jo Tongue
Football agent and chief executive of Tongue Tied Management
Tongue Tied Management
Episode: Inside the world of football agents with Jo Tongue
Helen Thompson
Professor of Political Economy at Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College, Cambridge
Episode: Diesel Crisis: Could UK fuel rationing really happen?
Joe DeLaura
Global Energy Strategist at Rabobank
Rabobank
Episode: Diesel Crisis: Could UK fuel rationing really happen?
Paul Griffiths
Chief executive of Dubai Airports and former Gatwick chief executive
Dubai Airports
Episode: Dubai Airports CEO: "This war could be our new normal"
Andy Haldane
President of the British Chambers of Commerce and former Bank of England chief economist
British Chambers of Commerce
Episode: What to expect from the Budget with Andy Haldane
Claire Blackburn
PwC's UK tax leader
PwC
Episode: What to expect from the Budget with Andy Haldane

Hosts

Dominic O'Connell
Business journalist and Times columnist, and Times Radio business correspondent
Hannah Prevett
Associate business editor at The Sunday Times

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 603 ratings
  • An unsubtle advert for pwc

    This show is basically a thinly vailed advert for PWC. Completely biased and an opportunity to showcase their products . Not very in-depth . The end of every show feels like the outcome is we should seek PWC for more information. PWC should just be upfront and claim this is a PWC product showcase podcast. Many companies have those. Don't try and hide it as "business insights".

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LLJ follower
    United States10 months ago
  • A

    A very well presented business podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mjocyp
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Could be so much better without the PWC sycophancy.

    I like the host. He’s a great commentator on business issues and news.

    I like the interviews, but the whole PWC sycophancy drives me mad so I’ve stopped listening to it. It’s demeaning to the presenters to say what they say and it’s embarrassing to listen to because it’s just so insincere

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    skt9999
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Misguided

    Listening to a show about affordable housing with someone from Grainger. Having just looked at their website the cheapest places to rent in cities like Sheffield and Cardiff is £1400 for a 1-bed. Not sure how this in any way reflects the issues in this country. This is expensive housing still aimed at sharing professionals and the middle classes. Real shame The Times is that out of touch.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Important Work

    These are exactly the topics that should be front and center in discussions about tech today. In fact, the dominance of tech in our lives means these are the most important questions of our time.

    Very valuable listen.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redbushy
    United States6 years ago

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A listener criticizes a housing discussion for not reflecting the affordability challenges faced by people seeking homes.
Some listeners praise the interviews, presentation and business commentary as informative and engaging.
A recurring criticism is that PwC sponsorship feels too prominent or promotional, distracting from the editorial content.
One reviewer finds the host's delivery cadence difficult to listen to for extended periods.

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Inside the world of football agents with Jo Tongue
Q: What are your kind of next time I'm negotiating a new contract, what are your top tips?
Tongue emphasizes relationships and being prepared to act quickly when circumstances change. Her network helped her find a new club for a player within two hours after a deadline-day deal fell through.
Inside the world of football agents with Jo Tongue
Q: So tell us, how does it work? How do you get your commission? How much commission do you take? How are the deals done? And how are you different from what might have happened historically?
An agent guides a client's career, negotiates playing and commercial contracts, and provides ongoing support. Tongue says FIFA-regulated football fees can be up to 10%, while commercial commissions are typically about 20%.
How Hawksmoor built a £100M restaurant empire
Q: What's the best piece of advice that you could give to other business owners out there who might be struggling?
Beckett advises making the core of the business the constant priority, especially customer experience and how it feels to work there. He adds that companies need to change how they operate as they grow, because methods that work for a few locations can become obstacles at a larger scale.
How Hawksmoor built a £100M restaurant empire
Q: What did you have to tweak with the formula in Chicago to make it work?
Beckett says Hawksmoor made many small adjustments and learned to present its British and London identity as part of the restaurant's distinctive appeal. In Boston, for example, the lobster crumpet gives a British twist to a locally familiar lobster roll.
Budget 2026 Special: What's in it for business?
Q: What does the new Founders' Relief change, and is it the same as the old entrepreneurs relief?
Dan Neidle says it is a distinct relief from Entrepreneurs' Relief and Business Asset Disposal Relief. He argues that its effects vary by business size and may not incentivize investment decisions made years earlier.

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Business news and analysis focused on the people, decisions and policies shaping companies and markets, with particular attention to the UK economy. Regular presenters Hannah Prevett and Dominic O'Connell interview senior executives, founders, policymakers, economists and specialists about subjects including corporate growth, tax, energy, retail, housing, manufacturing and sport as a business. Conversations draw on guests' direct experience of major organizations and current policy debates, pairing practical accounts of running and scaling businesses with broader economic context. A recurring strand connects Formula 1 with business themes such as leadership, brand strategy, technology and team performance. The format is interview-led, with ... more

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