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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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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... more

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... more

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 employ... more

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. 

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Recent Guests

Carol Stubbings
Managing Partner at PwC
PwC
Episode: Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?
Sir Charlie Mayfield
Chair of the John Lewis Partnership; lead reviewer of Keep Britain Working
John Lewis Partnership
Episode: Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?
Mark Bogett
Chief Executive of Seraphim Space Investment Trust
Seraphim Space Investment Trust
Episode: Lift off for the space economy
Mehreen Khan
Economics Editor, The Times
The Times
Episode: A new PM? What next for the economy and business
Aneesh Raman
Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn
LinkedIn
Episode: Why honing ‘human’ skills could AI-proof your career
Suzie Welch
Managing Director of Odeon Cinemas Group in the UK
ODEON Cinemas Group
Episode: Can cinemas survive the doomscroll?
Pippa Begg
Chief Executive of Board Intelligence, board advisory expert
Board Intelligence
Episode: Are UK execs underpaid? Or just greedy?
Richard Belfield
Executive compensation and advisory specialist
Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
Episode: Are UK execs underpaid? Or just greedy?
Amy Knight
Founder of Must Have Ideas
Must Have Ideas
Episode: How UK's youngest founders made it big

Hosts

Hannah Prevett
Host with associate business editor/author credentials, frequently covering leadership and governance.
Dominic O'Connell
Co-host with background as Times columnist and business presenter, experienced in finance and corporate strategy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 600 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
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    LLJ follower
    United States5 months ago
  • A

    A very well presented business podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mjocyp
    United Kingdom7 months 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 Kingdom7 months 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 Kingdom7 months 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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Thoughtful, well-structured conversations with strong industry guests.
Some listeners feel sponsorship or corporate ties are too apparent in spots surrounding episodes.
A few episodes perceived as overly promotional of guest organizations or sponsors.
High-quality insights, especially on governance and macroeconomics, with accessible explanations.

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Lift off for the space economy
Q: What are the main sources of deal flow and how do you decide which space companies to back?
Deal flow comes from other investors and funds who identify promising space entrepreneurs; we perform rigorous due diligence, and we typically only invest in companies with strong potential, offering the right governance and significant strategic value to co-investors.
Lift off for the space economy
Q: So an investment trust is publicly listed. How does that structure work for you and why was it chosen?
An investment trust provides a permanent capital base with a long-term time horizon, allowing us to hold companies for 10, 20, even 30 years, and it enables us to attract investors who want steady, long-term exposure to space-focused growth.
Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?
Q: What are employers actually saying about using AI today and how do they measure ROI?
Focus shifts from simply deploying AI to integrating it into workflows with a human-in-the-loop approach, measuring ROI through productivity, decision quality, and revenue growth rather than mere technology adoption.
Could an AI revolution keep Britain working?
Q: Can you give us a sense of UK workforce participation right now, particularly within a historical context? Is it actually worse than it's ever been before?
The guest explains that participation is affected by aging and ill health, with millions potentially able to work if participation rose; mental health and aging are significant drivers of inactivity, and the Keep Britain Working framework addresses structural barriers and pathways.
Why honing ‘human’ skills could AI-proof your career
Q: Could you give us a flavor of the 90-day plan and what it entails?
Start small but stay consistent: try one new thing with AI weekly or daily, experiment with different tools, and push beyond basic usage to create, learn, and demonstrate human-centric value.

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What is The Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on big, timely business stories told through conversations with CEOs, founders, policymakers, and industry experts. Episodes frequently explore leadership decisions, corporate strategy, governance, macroeconomics, and the frictions between policy, markets, and business growth. A notable strength is the ability to pair mainstream topics (growth, financing, regulation) with specific, real-world case studies from high-profile companies and industries, making complex issues accessible for a broad business audience. The format often features interviews with senior leaders and analysts, plus practical takes on how decisions in boardrooms ripple through markets, workers, and consumers. Potential listeners can expect insightful co... more

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2. Sir Charlie Mayfield
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5. Aneesh Raman
6. Suzie Welch
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