Ian King looks at retail sales after they unexpectedly fell 2.3% in April due to the wet weather.
Household energy bills will also drop this summer after the energy regulator announced it's lowering the price cap by 7%.
And the chief financial officer of Marriot International, Lenny Oberg, talks about what she wants to see from the next government. 

On today's episode Ian chats to Aviva's chief executive Dame Amanda Blanc, who's calling for a decisive general election result, because businesses need certainty.
The boss of National Grid joins the show after it announced plans to raise 7-billion pounds from investors to double spending on the electricity network over the next five years.
And the founder of Bloomsbury Publishing speaks to Ian, about posting the best results in its 38-year history.

Ian King talks to Craig Beaumont, Chief of External Affairs at the Federation of Small Businesses, about the UK coming out of recession.

Sky's economic and business editor Ed Conway joins Ian to talk about Russian profits from oil and gas. 

And Khanh Vu, Co-manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund speaks to Ian about Vietnam's growing geopolitical influence.

Ian King is joined by Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, to discuss yesterday's Autumn Budget and the news that business activity has risen this month.
He also speaks with Eamonn O'Hare, one of the founders of Zegona - a UK-listed business set up to invest in telecoms assets - which is buying Vodafone's Spanish business for 4.3 billion pounds.
And as Black Friday looms, value-for-money car brand Dacia is shutting down its entire online sales for the day to prove it's just a gimmick. Brand director Luke Broad tells Ian King why.

Ian King looks at the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.
Richard Hughes, Chair of the Budget watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility, or OBR speaks about the Autumn Statement and the economic outlook.
Dr Sai Shivareddy, Chief Executive of tech firm Nyobolt reacts to the announcements.
Ian King is also joined by Steve Hare, Chief Executive of the FTSE100 accounting software company The Sage Group.

On Ian's show there's Trade Policy Minister, Greg Hands, talking about a potential new trade deal with South Korea - and they touch on government borrowing, as well as the Autumn Statement and tax cuts.

The UK workforce doesn't apparently feel secure in their jobs - Ian speaks to Vikram Jain from the management consultancy JCURV about that research.

John Roberts from AO World discusses their results, and explains what's driving their profits.

And there's John Wyn-Evans from Investec Wealth and Investment with a look at the markets.

On Ian's show - the drama at OpenAI, one of the hottest tech companies on the planet.

Isobel Asher Hamilton, from The Daily Upside, talks us through that sacking of CEO Sam Altman - who's now been snapped up by Microsoft.

There's also a focus on Italy's public finances and the country's credit rating - Ian speaks to Angelica Donati at Donati Spa.

And James McMaster from Huel - the sustainable nutrition brand - discusses their recent results, off the back of a surge in sales.

Plus there's analysis of the markets by Haig Bathgate from investment advisors, Atomos.

Ian King looks at the latest retail figures which fell last month to their lowest level since 2021 - he gets the view of Victoria Clarke from Santander CIB.

And there's Specsavers Chief Executive, Dame Mary Perkins, speaking about their call for a change in rules to allow more home visits.

In today's epsiode, Ian King looks at the 534 million pound takeover of Hotel Chocolat by confectionary giant Mars.

Plus Ian speak with Investec's Chief Executive after it reported a jump in half year profits.

In today's epsiode, Ian King looks at wage growth figures. Plus he speaks to the CEO of Britain's biggest property company, which predicting investment in the sector will revive next year.

Ian King speaks to an expert about business confidence in the UK which fell last month to its lowest level. Plus, we hear about David Cameron's history with Grensill Capital.

Ian King speaks to the chief economic strategist at Netwealth about the latest GDP figures. Plus, we hear from our city editor Mark Kleinman, about the former head of NatWest who's losing out on 10-million pounds of a potential payout.

Ian King speaks to a pharmaceuticals analyst at Shore Capital about drugs giant AstraZeneca. Plus, hear from the chief executive and Founder of Wizz Air about summer trading and its record passenger numbers. And the CEO of Auto Trader joins the show to discuss its latest shares.

Ian King talks to Alex Kendall, co-founder of British driverless car start-up Wayve about their new investment. 

Gerald Chappell, Chief Executive and co-founder of Abound also joins Ian to discuss their latest financing. 

And Mark Crabtree, Managing Director of sound-engineering firm AMS Neve reveals they've been awarded the King's award for enterprise.

Ian King speaks to a retail analyst at Peel Hunt as Marks and Spencer reveals stronger-than-expected profits. Plus, we hear from the chief executive of Norse Atlantic about the first profitable quarter in its history. And the CEO of Smiths News joins the show to discuss its latest profits.

Our business correspondent, Paul Kelso, joins the show as he takes us through the King's Speech, which laid out the government's plans for the coming year. And hear from the chief executive of department store Fenwick about retail sales.

Ian King speaks to Ryanair's group chief financial officer about its latest results. Plus hear from Thomas Cook's chief executive about global tourism post-Covid. And the government's expected to announce annual North Sea oil and gas licensing rounds as part of the King's Speech.

an King talks to Sky News' city editor Mark Kleinman about the future of Manchester United.
He also speaks to the founder and chief executive of Venrai, Jason Tuicker Feltham about Sam Bankman-Fried - who's been found guilty of crypto fraud.
And Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University, Washington is interviewed about cyber security.

Ian talks to Elizabeth Martins, senior economist at HSBC, about the Bank of England keeping interest rates the same.

Taimur Hyat, Chief Operating Officer at PGIM, is interviewed by Ian about the strength of the jobs market.

Meanwhile, Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade, Juan Carlos Mathews, discusses a Peruvian trade delegation in the UK trying to grow trade here.

Ian King speaks to chief executive of Morrisons - David Potts - as he prepares to step down this month after nine years. And best-selling author, Sir Ian Rankin, joins the show to discuss new research which suggests that half of us feel that reading a book is the best way to relax, but struggle to find the time.

Ian King speaks to the Rail Delivery Group about a government U-turn to close most ticket offices across England. Plus hear from the founder and chief executive of the family locator app Life360, which can send notifications to family members and emergency services. And BP has reported it's missed profit expectations in the three months to the end of September.

Eleven years since auto-enrolment was introduced in the UK - Smart Pension has joined forces with Mercer - the global retirement solutions giant.

Ian speaks to representatives from both organisations.

He also discusses a survey published today, suggesting this summer's graduates will have had a tougher time finding a job than this time last year.

Emma Crosby speaks with Heathrow's Chief financial officer Javier Echavey over potential airfare rises. CNBC's senior technology correspondent Arjun Kharpal gives his thoughts as big tech companies see record earnings. And book publisher Bloomsbury's Chief Executive Nigel Newton speaks as a boom in fantasy fiction leads to record profits.

The recovery operation after Storm Babet is expected to cost more than £500m - Emma Crosby talks to Sarah Aspinall, Head of Communications at the Association of British Insurers. She also speaks to Daniel Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush Securities about revenue growth at both Microsoft and Google in the last quarter exceeding expectations. Plus, Chris Allen from Decathlon UK on how unused bikes can be recycled.

Ian King looks at news that Europe's biggest company, Novo Nordisk, is once again raising its sales and profits forecasts for the year.

John Reade, the chief market strategist of the World Gold Council joins Ian to discuss why demand for gold has has enjoyed its best start to a year since 2016 .

And Pandora's chief executive Alexander Lacik speaks to Ian after the world's largest jewellery producer said sales will be better than expected this year.

Emma Crosby's joined by Chris Williamson, the Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence as British businesses report another decline in activity. Ian Humphreys, the CEO of Brickflow, also speaks as leading industry figures call for reforms to kickstart housebuilding.

Emma Crosby is joined by Olivia Gallarati, who's an oil markets analyst at Energy Aspects.
Chris Noice from the Association of Convenience Stores speaks to Emma about shoplifting.
And Vistry announces job cuts after a slump in demand.

On today's episode of the Ian King Business podcast, economist Simon French looks into how the unusually warm weather in September led to a larger than expected fall in retail sales.

Elsewhere, consumer confidence in the UK has suffered its biggest monthly drop since March 2020 - the month of the first Covid-19 lockdown.

Ian also looks at UK government borrowing, and the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot ChatGPT is reportedly in talks with investors about a possible sale of employee shares.

The rate of inflation remaining unchanged at 6.7% features on today's episode of the Ian King Business podcast, where the chief executive of Saxo UK Charlie White-Thomson discusses its potential impact on the next interest rate decision.

Premier Inn owner Whitebread continues to see strong demand and remains confident about the outlook, in its figures for the six months to August.

And mobile phone operator EE has announced a shift from traditional telecoms services with a new digital platform.

On today's episode of the Ian King Business Podcast, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson suggests the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has no scope for unfunded tax cuts or spending increases – either this year or next, as he prepares to deliver his Autumn Statement next month, against the backdrop of a pending General Election.
There's confirmation of job cuts at Rolls-Royce, first reported by Sky's city editor Mark Kleinman.
And Ian explores the rapid rise of Fintech in Africa.

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second week, we hear from the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about military support for Israel. Lisa Hooker from PWC talks about consumer confidence in the run-up to Christmas with Ian. And, Andrew Noble, from Par Equity, discusses venture capital investments.

As the UK competition watchdog gives the green light for Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard, Ian King is joined by the CMA chief executive, Sarah Cardell.

Sky's Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway speaks with the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as he attends the IMF-World Bank meeting in Marrakesh.

Sophie Lund-Yates at Hargreaves Lansdown speaks to Ian about the latest from the markets.

On today's episode, the head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, warns that the Israel-Hamas war is threatening an already murky global economic outlook. Ian King is joined by Sky's Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway from Marrakesh.
Former Barclay's chief executive Jes Staley says he'll appeal a decision handing him £1.8million fine and banning him from the City. Regulators say he misled them about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Sky's Business Correspondent Paul Kelso has the latest.
Plus, Ian is joined by Chris Beauchanp, Chief Market Analyst at IG Group to discuss the latest on the stock market.

As Israel strikes back at Hamas, Ian King looks at what the economic effects of the war might be for the region.
Lucile Cornet, partner at Eight Roads Ventures Europe joins Ian to discuss why the rapid advance of Artificial Intelligence is being embraced by young workers.
And Ian speaks to Gwenaelle Avice Huet, Executive Vice President of Europe Operations at Schneider Electric, the French energy solutions giant about energy bills.

Ian King talks to George Lagarias from Mazars about the economic risks from the unrest in the middle east. He also discusses the fall in grocery price inflation with Tom Steel from Kantar. We also hear all the latest markets analysis from John Wyn-Evans, from Investec.

Ian King discusses Nationwide's figures showing a surprise fall in UK house prices, down for the second month running. He's also talking to a company that's installed its first Electric Vehicle charge point powered from a street cabinet. And Ian speaks to the founder of a new platform that claims to give retailers a better deal when it comes to advertising

Ian King talks to William Jackson at Capital Economics about the economic impact of what's happening in Israel. He's also joined by Sky's City editor Mark Kleinman as shares in Metro Bank rise after securing a new financing deal. And he discusses trends in metal markets with industry minister Nusrat Ghani and Jakub Stausholm from mining giant Rio Tinto.

Ian King speaks to the head of UK Residential Research at the real estate consultancy, Knight Frank, about house prices - which have fallen for a sixth month in a row. Plus, hear from the boss of Merlin Entertainments about its plans to launch augmented reality games at its attractions - based on hit TV shows like Paw Patrol and Squid Game. And the board member of IGA Istanbul Airport joins the show to discuss its latest ambitions.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to Rightmove's director of property science about rental prices reaching record highs. He also discusses Metro Bank, which is looking to raise hundreds of millions of pounds of new capital. And he chats to the chief executive of Sana, which is an AI-powered learning platform.

Tesco predicts that food inflation will continue to fall, as it announces a big rise in profits.
Ian speaks to the Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, as the British luxury car manufacturer bids for overall victory at Le Mans for the first time since 1959
And the chief executive of Vertu, Robert Forrester discusses car dealerships.

As energy industry leaders meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss the acceleration of decarbonisation, Ian King is joined by BP's former Chief Executive, Bob Dudley.
The Premier of Bermuda joins Ian as the territory investigates a major cyberattack on its government's IT systems.
And Ian speaks to Check Warner, co-founding Partner at Ada Ventures about plans to help female entrepreneurs with the cost of childcare.

In today's episode, Ian King discusses a potential boost to the living wage, which is due to be announced at the Conservative Party conference. He speaks to the chief executive of Water UK about proposals which could increase our water bills. And the chair of the John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, will step down when her five year term comes to an end.

On today's episode, Ian King talks to Rupert Thompson, Chief Economist at Kingswood Group about the UK economy. He also discusses Dutch company Philips' move into healthcare tech. And Ian asks Chris Miller, Global Managing Director of the ticket resale company, Viagogo if the NFL has finally cracked the UK.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the director of corporate affairs at the National Grid about the prospect of power cuts. He also discusses Poundland's profits and its new board. And Ian chats to the Institute For Fiscal studies about a predicted rise in public borrowing.

On today's episode, Ian King discusses the development of Rosebank - the UK's largest untapped oil and gas field. He also speaks to the Mayor of Jacksonville about investment in Florida. And Ian chats to the chief executive of Chapel Down, the UK's biggest winemaker about its profits.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of construction firm Mace about reported plans to axe part of the HS2 rail line. He also discusses the water regulator's orders to cut bills in England and Wales as a punishment for underperformance. And Ian chats to Paul Keel, whose company Smiths Group has posted record earnings.

As commercial property values fall by less than expected during the last year, Ian is joined by Grosvenor's Chief Executive, Mark Preston. Plus, Premier Inn owner Whitbread looks to expand hotel business, and HSBC's chief executive resigns after nearly five years in the role.

On today's episode, Ian discusses reports the Prime Minister is planning to scrap part of the HS2 high-speed line in the north of England. He also speaks to a reporter in Michigan, where vehicle workers have been on strike over pay and conditions. And the Nigerian Stock Exchange is carrying out a number of roadshow events in the United States and the UK to encourage investment.

Ian King's show looks at the biggest gaming deal in history - he's speaking to Sarah Cardell from the Competition and Markets Authority about their approval of Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard.

There's analysis of the latest retail sales figures by John Stevenson from Peel Hunt.

And Sashola Prestcote and Stella Pozzi, the co-founders of InteriorNet, talk about their interior design platform, aiming to tap into the new generation of home decor enthusiasts.

Ian King has all the detail behind today's Bank of England decision to keep the base rate on hold - and speaks to Rob Wood from Bank of America.

Matthew Garrahan from the Financial Times discusses the retirement of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch at the age of 92.

Plus there's Shirine Khoury-Haq from the Co-operative Group talking about their latest results.

And Régis Schultz from JD Sports reacts to better-than-expected sales.