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Introducing Business As Usual! 

The City has been crying out for an accessible, informative, and dare we say funny near-daily podcast to explain all the big happenings in the Square Mile and beyond. 

Well, good news! It's here, and you've found it. Business As Usual, launching in partnership with Okta, is the only morning shot of information you'll need to go about your day as informed as possible. 

Join Matt Kenyon and Martin Kimber Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6am in your podcast feed. 

Laughs are guaranteed*.

*Refunds available. 

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City Editor Simon Hunt on BP's shareholder rebellion, a boost to Barclays' investment division and a power play at the top of Nationwide.

Meanwhile, are businesses braced for a change of Prime Minister? City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May takes us through the worst week for Keir Starmer's premiership since... last week. 

Plus: Senior Reporter, Maria Ward-Brennan explains why the Big Four are facing big problems.

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In this episode, our City Editor, Simon Hunt talks us through Aston Martin's results, a John Lewis lawsuit and Natwest's annual general meeting which was disrupted by climate protesters. 

We also hear from City AM's news reporter Rosie Harris-Davison on why one US law firm is hopeful its staff return to their desks next week... in the Middle East. 

Plus, Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy, speaks to former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas about the future of Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS cycling team. Watch the whole conversation here: https://youtu.be/WiXuaZIz5cM

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Ahead of some pivotal local elections, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told City AM she wants an economic revolution, powered by a reinvigoration of the City and tax cuts.

She said it’s time to face up to the issues such as an ageing population and the cost of net zero. 

Also, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit against the organisers of a tech conference after falling off the stage and breaking his leg, pelvis, and ribs. 

Plus: it might be worth checking your old Pokemon card collection... it could be worth a lot more than you thought!

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As the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decides on interest rates, City AM's Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon sets out which way they're likely to go.

Meanwhile, Heathrow is apparently "full" as the UK’s busiest airport issues a  warning over its capacity, and the war in the Middle East sees demand for flight transfers taking off.

Plus: the Americans officially prefer English sparkling wine to champagne. Retail reporter, Felix Armstrong has been speaking to the chief executive of English wine maker, Chapel Down. Full interview here: https://youtu.be/OaAETq8Axmc

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As the country faces a pivotal set of local elections, voters are being forced to vote tactically more than ever. With the Greens breathing down Labour's neck in several London constituencies, City AM's Opinion and Features Editor (and card-carrying Tory), Alys Denby is considering voting Labour. 

Also, as London struggles to stay competitive for AI founders, we speak to one who has recently made the move to California in the hopes of bigger valuations and more appetite for risk. 

Plus: as more and more people buy EVs to swerve increasing fuel costs due to the war in Iran, the government plans a new pay per mile tax scheme. We speak to the trade association calling on the government to stop its 'hostile environment' towards electric car owners.   

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It's polling day! People from all over the country will vote in the local elections today - Simon Hunt brings us the latest on what it means for business and for London. 

Meanwhile, employees at KPMG are up in arms around poor communication about a round of lay-offs. Maria Ward-Brennan has the inside scoop on how hundreds of job cuts are being handled there. 

Plus: we're at the City AM Awards 2026, speaking to the biggest names in business, celebrating the City and the wider private sector. 

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In this episode we explore the OBR's modelling for the worst case scenario, should the Strait of Hormuz remain closed. We also look at the potential fallout for the cost of your mortgage. 

Simon Hunt updates us on HSBC, Vodafone and why the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia owns a Morrisons in Stockport. 

Plus: have we really reached the £10 pint? Felix Armstrong has crunched the numbers.

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As the vote count for the local elections begins, Christian May talks through the likely impact and the strategies behind each party's campaign. 

Meanwhile Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary and the boss of Wetherspoon's disagree on the pre-9am airport pint. 

Plus: sports execs have relied on media rights for too long and will need to look for cash elsewhere. Sports Editor, Frank Dallares, has the story. 

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With a brand new UK energy giant forged by a merger, and results from Greggs and On The Beach, Simon Hunt breaks down today's top corporate news.

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership is hanging by a thread, and new City AM / Freshwater polling reveals that voters fear what could come next - Sam Norman has all the details. 

And Saskia Koopman gives the lowdown on the AI divide at the heart of government, plus Lime's ride to a listing on the Nasdaq. 

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Rumours of Wes Streeting's resignation plunged bond markets into chaos on Wednesday as trader feared prolonged political uncertainty. Sam Norman elaborates on how the Health Secretary's rumoured plot has decimated Rachel Reeves's fiscal headroom. 

Meanwhile, new data from Kantar and the University of Oxford suggests British brands are lagging behind their global competitors with just HSBC making a power list of the world's most powerful brands. 

Plus: how the war in Iran continues to wreak havoc on the UK's real estate market. 

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Sir Keir Starmer is clinging on to power in Downing Street as he suffers multiple ministerial resignations. Alys Denby sets out the path ahead, and what a potential change in leadership means for business as the economy. 

Meanwhile, City Editor Simon Hunt comes face to face with the CEO of a bank whose rebrand he previously called "the most anodyne, innocuous name they could possibly come up with." Well worth a listen. 

Plus: Mike Ashley wins an appeal against a heavy trademark claim, and eBay rejects GameStop's takeover. 

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Wes Streeting resigned from his cabinet position on Thursday, blaming a 'vacuum' of ideas at the heart of Downing Street. 

The now former Health Secretary's departure has spurred further debate on how long the Prime Minister can last, and cast doubt over the fiscal stability of the UK. 

Meanwhile, Lego has doubled down on its 'digital play' offering, and Spaghetti House, one of London's oldest family-owned businesses has shut its doors. 

Plus: a bumper year for Mr Kipling and the weather forecast for the weekend. 

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As rhe chaos in Westminster continues,  the effects of the Iran war spark fears the government may need to raise taxes at the next election. 

Meanwhile the boss of Innocent Drinks, the Coca-Cola-owned company behind your breakfast smoothie, has told City AM he backs closer links with the EU, in the same week that former Health Secretary, Wes Streeting called for a return to the trading bloc. 

Plus: what are the Westminster shenanigans and the Iran war doing the price of your mortgage or rent? Knight Frank's mortgage expert joins us to answer all the burning questions. 

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On today's episode, Simon Hunt is back in the studio with a corporate news roundup, including record growth for the neo-bank Monzo, which has banked a tranche of new customers. 

Meanwhile Andy Burnham says neoliberalism has failed in Britain for forty years - Alys Denby analyses his claims. 

Plus: could Harry Styles single-handedly save the UK economy? Felix Armstrong has the details. 

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City reporter Sam Norman talks us through the M&S boss hitting out at Treasury plans to cap supermarket prices and what to look out for in Easyjet's results. 

Meanwhile, the latest data shows foreign direct investment has dropped this year, we speak to EY's Chief UK Economist. 

Plus: Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy pulls back the curtain on Arsenal's billionaire owner who led them to Premier League victory 

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It's a rare good news day in the City AM office: stellar results for Investec spur a hiring spree in the City - meanwhile Youngs Pubs reveals the pub which recently took £91k in a single day. 

The latest consumer confidence survey makes for optimistic reading as the public's economic mood brightens slightly. 

Plus: LBC presenter Iain Dale tells us why he thinks it's still in the City's best interests to ditch Starmer. 

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On today's episode, we interview the man trying to get a seat on Nationwide's board. We also report on fresh figures showing London's fintech scene is growing at a rapid rate. 

Meanwhile, are green ESG investments officially dead? Some investors don't think so - Sam Norman locks horns with the investor who's still bullish on ESG. 

Goalhanger podcasts launches a venture capital fund.

Plus: Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, speaks to City AM's Christian May about what it means to be a good CEO in 2026. 

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Fashion giant Burberry has pushed back its climate targets by a decade, adding another name to a long list of blue chips watering down their environmental commitments. 

Meanwhile a government IT provider accidentally leaks thousands of passport photos, including meta data details such as location data. 

Plus: why the government wants to ban NDAs, and why moving abroad may not shield you from inheritance tax any longer. 

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The government is preparing to release a report into the causes, and impacts of youth unemployment, warning we could be looking at a "lost generation".  Politics and Economics Reporter, Mauricio Alencar has the story. 

Meanwhile, Ferrari's new electric car is met with derision and leads to a decline in the share price. We ask why luxury carmakers are struggling to adapt to the electric era. 

Plus: we have the regular Thursday night drinks weather forecast, and we bring you the one company hoping for worse weather. 

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The chair of BP has been fired after less than a year, after “serious concerns” about his conduct were lodged with the energy major’s board. Simon Hunt has the details.

Simon also has an exclusive on the decommissioned aircoditioning units on the Piccadilly Line costing millions. 

Meanwhile Silicone Valley salaries hit London! Saskia Koopman reports on the eye-watering wages being offered by Anthropic. 

Plus: Matt Hardy has all the latest on the massive financial hit to West Ham following their relegation, and the FBI prepare for potential drone strikes on US football pitches during the World Cup. 

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The London fintech Wise has seen its shares plummet as it was revealed the fintech faces an investigation over allegations its accounts have been used for criminal activity.

Meanwhile the treasury want to impose even further costs on the struggling hospitality sector, as they bring in new criteria to assess how much pubs will pay in business rates. 

Plus: tube workers are set to go on strike AGAIN this week, as they reject a four day working week, spelling a difficult summer for London's pubs and bars. 

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Barclays' chief executive makes damning remarks about the state of UK plc, saying Britain could lose its reputation for political stability. Simon Hunt reports.

Meanwhile the outdoor brand Patagonia is taking drag queen Pattie Gonia to court for damages of one dollar.

Plus: the Pele shirt set to go for millions at auction. 

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Europe's second largest digital bank, Bunq, which might not yet be a household name on our shores is angling for a UK banking licence as it aims to take on Revolut. Sam Norman has the story. 

Meanwhile former Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt joined the podcast to discuss the future of the pensions triple lock. 

Plus: Sir Martin Sorrell who spent 33 years turning WPP from a small Kent-based wire and plastics manufacturer into the world’s largest ad company, issues a damning verdict on the firm's recent leadership. 

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Pawn broker Ramsdens has seen an uptick in revenue as more people consider selling the family gold in order to keep pace with the cost of living. Michael Hunter has the story. 

Meanwhile, Climate minister, Katie White becomes the first member of the government to come on Business As Usual, to discuss the cost of net zero. 

Plus: City AM has compiled a list of the most powerful figures in football - Matt Hardy explains who they are and why they matter. 

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Could tech stock jitters in Asia, which saw shares crash 8% on Monday, spread to the wider market? Simon Hunt gives his take on whether it's time to sell. 

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton has gone viral for calling for an end to billionaires. Is a man rumoured to be worth $400-500m the best spokesperson to advocate for a wealth tax? Christian May joins to discuss. 

Plus: Made In Chelsea star, Spencer Matthews joins us to talk about his non-alcoholic cocktail brand - and why chasing immortality is pointless.

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Pharma giant GSK has sealed a $10bn deal to snap up Boston-based biopharmaceutical company Nuvalent, in a bid to diversify its portfolio of patents.

Meanwhile, AI firm Palantir is to take Sadiq Khan to court over the cancellation of a police contract - City Editor, Simon Hunt, has the details. 

Plus: could the football World Cup be the thing to save the struggling pub industry? 

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Thames Water eyes a return to the publicly traded markets in the hopes to avoid being nationalised. Michael Hunter explains how that would work. 

Meanwhile Anthropic officially released Claude Fable 5 on Wednesday, allowing the public to access the core architecture of its notorious ‘Mythos’ model for the first time – a technology previously deemed to dangerous for distribution.

Plus: Simon Hunt on why he still prefers a bricks and mortar bank over the likes of Monzo or Revolut. 

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John Healey resigned as defence secretary on Thursday after months of tension with Sir Keir Starmer over funding for an uplift in spending on the armed forces. Politics and Economics Reporter, Mauricio Alencar, breaks down the figures. 

Meanwhile, Andy Burnham  suggested he would support more than 3.5m women who are seeking compensation, hinting at a billions of pounds spending commitment if he enters Downing Street. Alys Denby joins us to discuss. 

Plus: thousands of fans are turned away at the US border in as the World Cup gets under way. 

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct, Flannels, Jack Wills and Evans Cycles, has launched a €2bn bid for German luxury brand Hugo Boss - Simon Hunt reports. 

Meanwhile VPN searches among young people have surged 165% after the government announced a ban on social media for under-16s. Tech reporter, Saskia Koopman explains why some critics have called the ban unworkable. 

Plus: is the World Cup the reason your house price isn't going up? Retail reporter, Felix Armstrong has the data. 

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Shares in wealth manager Rathbones tumbled on Tuesday as it was set to lose out on hundreds of millions of pounds after it suspended contributions from thousands of customers following an investigation into its business; City Editor, Simon Hunt has the story. 

Meanwhile Revolut has faced off against a sleep-starved customer who complained about the app sending him too many notifications. Senior City Reporter, Samuel Norman reports. 

Plus: Sky News's Ed Conway joins the podcast to discuss the hidden significance behind some of the world's most ubiquitous and unassuming items. 

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to slash post-2008 red tape imposed on the banking industry should she be elected prime minister; our Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman has the story. 

Meanwhile the CEO of Lush finds himself in court, and Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong talks food inflation. 

Plus: meet the former co-worker of Gary Stevenson, Kent Bray, who speaks candidly about his struggles with addiction while mentoring the now-famous YouTuber. 

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Gatwick Airport has moved a step closer to breaking ground on its eagerly anticipated expansion after a court dismissed a pair of legal challenges brought by local campaigners - City Editor Simon Hunt touches down in the studio. 

Meanwhile StubHub, the ticket reseller, has been ordered to refund over 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for hidden fees. 

Plus: 10 years on from the Brexit referendum result, was it all worth it? Opinion Editor Alys Denby explains why she's changed her mind on the issue in the last decade. 

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham set to be installed as Labour leader within weeks. 

Joining us to make sense of the politics is our Editor-in-Chief Christian May. 

Meanwhile, what does the change in regime means for the economy and the markets? Simon Hunt tells us the City's pick for Chancellor.

Plus: could football-crazy Andy Burnham reform sports broadcasting? 

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A major hike in fuel prices boosts sales at Tesco, which is bracing for higher inflation in the weeks ahead. 

With all eyes on the World Cup, new reports suggest the Sumo could return to London. Could this be the next big sporting phenomenon? 

Plus: Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson’s Farm tells City AM that the government needs to keep farmers on side, and that the public doesn’t really care about the price of milk.

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City Editor Simon Hunt reports on a fierce battle between the founder of a tech firm and its board after one of the directors was voted out by shareholders.

Meanwhile British property firm Segro fights off £12.6bn swoop by US real estate giant. 

Plus: historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon speaks to City AM's Politics and Economics Reporter Mauricio Alencar about where it all went so wrong for Keir Starmer. 

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The Treasury is drawing up plans to automatically withhold income tax from the State Pension before it is paid out to pensioners, according to City Editor, Simon Hunt, in a move that would contradict previous assurances by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that she would not “go after” elderly Brits with fresh tax demands.

Meanwhile Facebook's parent company Meta is planning an alternative to US prediction markets app, Polymarket. Tech Reporter, Saskia Koopman has the latest on that, and whether SpaceX was a good investment two weeks ago. 

Plus: Iran and Egypt are set to play a Pride game of football in the World Cup on Saturday. Matt Hardy, Deputy Sports Editor, digs into the irony.