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The Business

The Times
Artificial Intelligence
United Kingdom
UK Economy
Formula 1
Gold
Pwc
Business
North Sea
Bitcoin
Heathrow Airport
Tax Policy
Rachel Reeves
China
United States
Central Banks
Generation Z
Easyjet
Synthesia
Andy Burnham
Currys

The best business analysis and interviews to help you get ahead.

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

Can Dubai’s $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport expansion survive growing Middle East conflict, or will regional tensions stall the world's biggest aviation megaproject?

In this episode of The Business, Dominic O’Connell is joined by Paul G... more

This series is sponsored by PwC.

What should business leaders expect from the chancellor's first Budget? President of the British Chambers of Commerce and former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane joins The Business to discuss.

Hannah Pre... more

Will a re-imagined version of Help to Buy solve Britain's housing crisis? Dominic O’Connell examines whether government mortgage subsidies can rescue Labour's ambitious homebuilding targets.

In this episode of The Business, we explore "Your First Ho... more

This series is sponsored by PwC.

What can business learn from the high-stakes of Formula 1® racing?

In the fourth and final episode of a special series, host Andy Jaye speaks to 2009 F1® World Champion Jenson Button and Amish Patel, PwC’s UK Transp... more

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Jennie Daly
Chief Executive, Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey
Episode: Help to Buy reboot: Can Labour fix the housing market?
Carol Lewis
Property editor
The Times
Episode: Help to Buy reboot: Can Labour fix the housing market?
Jenson Button
15-time Grand Prix winner, 2009 World Champion
Former Formula 1 driver
Episode: The Business of Formula 1®: Jenson Button on performing under pressure
Amish Patel
PwC UK Transport Lead
PwC
Episode: The Business of Formula 1®: Jenson Button on performing under pressure
David Smith
Economics Editor at The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Episode: Reindustrialisation: Can Labour rebuild British manufacturing?
Liam Sides
Director of Regional Analysis
Oxford Economics
Episode: Reindustrialisation: Can Labour rebuild British manufacturing?
Jonathan Reynolds
Business Secretary (Labour)
UK Government
Episode: Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Labour’s industrial strategy, Heathrow and diesel costs
Jon Glick
Advisory Marketing Leader for PwC US and Global Relationship Lead with F1
PwC / Formula 1
Episode: The Business of Formula 1®: Secrets of the evolution into a global brand
Charlie Minors
Director of Strategy and Transformation at F1
Formula 1
Episode: The Business of Formula 1®: Secrets of the evolution into a global brand

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
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    LLJ follower
    United States9 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

Listeners Say

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Strong coverage of macro trends and policy impacts on markets.
Provides solid, timely business analysis that's useful for decision-makers.
Guests span high-profile executives and policy experts, enriching the discussions.
High-quality interviews with practical takeaways for business leaders.
Some listeners feel sponsor integrations (e.g., PwC) bias the tone or content.

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Talking Points

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Help to Buy reboot: Can Labour fix the housing market?
Q: What might be useful in the budget to get things going again?
A combination of measured deregulation to reduce unnecessary costs, targeted incentives for housing supply, and a clear plan to accelerate planning and land release, while ensuring costs like biodiversity and safety regimes remain affordable.
Reindustrialisation: Can Labour rebuild British manufacturing?
Q: What are the two biggest policy levers to push industry growth in the near term?
Skills reform and planning reform, coupled with energy price considerations, emerge as the most immediate levers to improve investment and expansion in manufacturing.
M&S revival: how the retail giant is defying high street trends
Q: What would you prioritise in the upcoming budget to support growth and reduce tax burden?
Reducing the overall tax burden on business, particularly avoiding further increases in business rates for large stores, to unlock investment and growth.
M&S revival: how the retail giant is defying high street trends
Q: Is there a direct link between social media activity and uplift in sales, and how do you track it?
There is a clear pattern where viral posts correlate with stock movements; the team monitors social signals and lines of sale to understand impact and respond with product availability.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Labour’s industrial strategy, Heathrow and diesel costs
Q: Do you think the apprenticeship levy is fit for purpose?
Reynolds argues the levy has not always delivered on its intended purpose and should focus more on practical training needs and flexibility for businesses to use funds for broader workforce development.

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

A weekly business-focused show that centers big, timely stories with panel discussions and expert guests. Episodes frequently cover policy shifts, macro trends, corporate strategy, and significant market moves, often tying government actions or regulatory changes to business outcomes. Notable strengths include a clear, informed critique of policy and economics, and guest selections that span finance, tech, aviation, energy, and large-scale business strategy. The format tends to blend reporting with in-depth interviews from senior executives, editors, and industry analysts, making it a practical listen for listeners who want to understand what drives markets, investment, and corporate decision-making. This mix—plus recurring coverage of UK g... more

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1. Jennie Daly
2. Carol Lewis
3. Jenson Button
4. Amish Patel
5. David Smith
6. Liam Sides
7. Jonathan Reynolds
8. Jon Glick

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