Explore every episode of the podcast Business As Usual | City AM
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| Business As Usual TRAILER | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:01:04 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Oil giants battle it out, Starmer under pressure, and the Big Four face big trouble | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:20:20 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Natwest's AGM interrupted by protesters, John Lewis sued and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on next year's race | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:16:35 | |
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 Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Kemi Badenoch exclusive interview on the local elections, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit, and the Pokemon card traders making thousands | 01 May 2026 | 00:18:03 | |
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! Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Will the Bank of England raise interest rates? Iran war threatens summer holidays, and Americans prefer English wine to champagne | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:19:38 | |
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 Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Local elections force tactical voting, British AI founders emigrate to the US, and EV drivers face new taxes | 05 May 2026 | 00:22:44 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| The UK goes to the polls, KPMG jobs slashed and big name interviews from the City AM Awards | 07 May 2026 | 00:15:00 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Economists' worst case Iran war scenario, why the Saudi Crown Prince owns a Morrisons in Stockport, and fears of a £10 pint | 06 May 2026 | 00:22:29 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| The votes are being counted, Ryanair's Michael O'Leary takes on Wetherspoon's Tim Martin, and the sport industry modernises | 08 May 2026 | 00:21:20 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Meet the new UK energy giant, voters fear Labour left lurch, and is Lime ready to IPO? | 12 May 2026 | 00:23:31 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Wes Streeting plunges markets into chaos, British brands trail behind the US, and the housing market slumps | 14 May 2026 | 00:21:35 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Starmer under seige, Mike Ashley beats a hefty payout and eBay rejects GameStop bid | 13 May 2026 | 00:16:55 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Streeting resigns, Lego bets big on digital games, Spaghetti House closes its doors, and the weather forecast | 15 May 2026 | 00:21:34 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Westminster chaos spooks markets, businesses back Wes Streeting on Brexit, and mortgage rates tick up | 19 May 2026 | 00:21:14 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Monzo banks a record number of customers, Burnham condemns neoliberalism and Harry Styles rescues the economy | 20 May 2026 | 00:23:02 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| M&S boss hits out at price-capping, UK foreign direct investment drops and the billionaire behind Arsenal's success | 21 May 2026 | 00:20:05 | |
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 Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Investec goes on a hiring spree, the pub that made £91k in one night, and LBC's Iain Dale on the Westminster circus | 22 May 2026 | 00:15:47 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| The man fighting for a seat on Nationwide's board, is green investing still a thing? Plus the Apprentice star Mike Soutar on CEO leadership | 26 May 2026 | 00:18:17 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Burberry delays climate targets, government looks to scrap NDAs, and why inheritance tax will now follow you abroad | 29 May 2026 | 00:20:43 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Youth unemployment to cost the UK billions, Ferrari's share price in bottom gear, plus: the one business hoping for bad weather | 28 May 2026 | 00:20:31 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| BP's chairman ousted over "conduct issues", EYE-WATERING London AI salaries, plus, West Ham's financial relegation hit | 27 May 2026 | 00:20:19 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Wise faces €500m fraud probe, Reeves targets 'nice pubs' with extra tax, and tube strikers object to FOUR day week | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:22:15 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Barclays boss: UK is losing its reputation for stability, Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia and Pele's shirt to go for millions | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:18:23 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Revolut rival chases a UK banking licence, Jeremy Hunt on the triple lock pension and Sir Martin Sorrell's damning verdict on WPP | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:20:49 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Brits pawn gold for cost of living, government minister on cost of net zero, and the City AM Football Power List 2026 | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:22:23 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Is the AI bubble about to burst? Lewis Hamilton calls for an end to billionaires, plus: Spencer Matthews on his drinks empire | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:20:04 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan, GSK shares slide after $10Bn deal, and could the World Cup save British pubs? | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:20:16 | |
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? Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Thames Water eyes FTSE float, Anthropic to release Mythos to the public, and why high street banks might still be best | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:21:35 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Defence Secretary resigns over spending, Burnham flirts with WASPI spending and thousands of fans rejected at the US border | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:21:32 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Mike Ashley bids for Boss, social media ban causes VPN surge, and the BBC axes thousands of jobs | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:17:34 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Thousands of Rathbones accounts suspended, Revolut faces off with sleep-starved customer and Sky News's Ed Conway on global supply chains | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:18:41 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Kemi Badenoch promises to slash red tape for banks, Lush CEO in court, food inflation drops, and meet Gary Stevenson's mentor | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Gatwick second runway gets lift off, StubHub fined nearly £1M, and Brexit 10 years on: was it worth it? | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:17:52 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Keir Starmer resigns: what it means for the economy, the markets and the pound in your pocket | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:23:40 | |
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? Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Tesco fuel sales surge, Sumo wrestling could return to London, Kaleb Cooper speaks to City AM | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:18:26 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| The board meeting that went wrong, Anthony Seldon on Starmer and the property firm staying on the FTSE 100 | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:18:19 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Government plans secret pensioner tax, Meta plans Polymarket rival and Iran play Egypt in Fifa Pride match | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:22:25 | |
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. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Google UK boss on AI and social media ban, Andy Burnham pledges to end politics as usual and is this end for ESG? | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:22:34 | |
The head of Google in the UK, Kate Alessi has told City AM she was disappointed by the government’s decision to include YouTube in the under-16s social media ban and praised Labour’s AI policies so far this parliament. The remarks come as Google today releases a new in-depth report into the impact of AI on the UK economy, and how the US tech giant is empowering businesses of all sizes. Meanwhile Andy Burnham has set out his economic vision, pledging more state control of utilities, a massive council housebuilding programme and promised to move more government functions to the North of England. Plus: as an ESG-reporting firm goes bust, we ask the question: is this the end for environmentalism in business? Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Why Italian aristocrats want to mine uranium, the FTSE half-year review, and Canary Wharf is BACK | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:21:17 | |
A firm run by Italian aristocrats planning to mine uranium in northern Italy, has drawn up plans for a London float as it seeks to capitalise on renewed interest in nuclear technology. City Editor, Simon Hunt explains why. Meanwhile we're six months into the year - would investing in the FTSE 100 in January have paid off? Michael Hunter has the figures. Plus: Barclays signs a mega-lease for a new office in Canary Wharf. Could this sign a return for one of London's financial hubs? Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Brewdog CEO quits after just one year, the business of social housing, and banks eye digital ID | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:20:12 | |
The chief executive of Brewdog has resigned after just a year, and so far, it doesn’t look clear if he’ll be replaced at all. Simon Hunt has the details. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has pledged the biggest social housebuilding drive in a generation - Deputy Editor, Charlie Conchie pulls back the curtain on the business of council housing. Plus: Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman explains why banks want to introduce digital ID. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living? | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:20:04 | |
The financial conduct authority has suspended parts of its £9bn motor finance ruling after a venomous response from industry and consumer groups. Senior City Reporter Sam Norman has the story. Meanwhile, Politics and Economics Reporter Mauricio Alencar speaks to Margaret Thatcher's former private secretary about Andy Burnham's plans to build a 'Number 10 North'. Plus: The City AM quarterly magazine is out, and we're joined by one of its editors, Adam Bloodworth to explore what co-living in London actually is. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| INTERVIEW: UK boss of Charles Schwab on markets, SpaceX IPO and investment opportunities in 2026 | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:12:09 | |
Our investment reporter, Maisie Grice speaks to the UK boss of the world’s largest brokerage firm. Richard Flynn is the UK Managing director of Charles Schwab which has over $12 trillion under management. He came in to chat about the markets in the first six months of 2026, that SpaceX mega IPO, and where those hidden investment opportunities might lie for the second half of the year. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:20:06 | |
City editor Simon Hunt tackles the big corporate stories: Sky is buying ITV’s broadcasting arm for £1.6bn; Ocado's chief executive will step down after a long boardroom battle, Nigel Farage backed crypto venture loses more than a third of its value. Meanwhile, less than two weeks from Andy Burnham (almost certainly) taking the keys to Number 10, how is the Square Mile feeling about his policy agenda? Plus: As England progresses to the quarter-finals, excitement for the World Cup is reaching fever pitch. And some wealthy fans are going to extreme lengths to see Tuchel's side. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| House prices rise, M&S shareholders demand longer skirts, and why Wimbledon's Centre Court seats lie empty | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:18:42 | |
The latest Lloyds House Price Index indicates UK house prices have risen for the first time in weeks - but what does it mean for homeowners in London? Meanwhile M&S has updated shareholders and faced a backlash for its newer, shorter skirts. Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong, has the details. Plus: Wimbledon slaps down accusations of pricing normal people out of the game, as seats lie empty on Centre Court. Deputy Sports Editor, Matt Hardy joins us to discuss. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Trump calls off Iran ceasefire, Virgin Media O2 fined, and Jet2 boosted by jet fuel prices | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:18:11 | |
Markets are reeling after Donald Trump called an end to the fragile ceasefire with Iran. Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman explains the consequences for the UK. Meanwhile the media watchdog slams Virgin Media O2 for making it too hard for customers to leave their contracts, issuing one of the biggest consumer fines in OFCOM's history. Plus: can a professional restaurant critic get into shape? City AM's Deputy Life&Style Editor, Adam Bloodworth reports on his progress. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Hugo Boss takeover offer branded "inadequate", government considers VPN ban, National Grid struggles as Brits blast aircon | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
Hugo Boss has urged its investors to reject the “inadequate” £1.7bn takeover tabled by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group after the retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser launched a move to take control last month. City Editor Simon Hunt reports. Meanwhile the government weighs potential restrictions on the use of VPNS - is this safeguarding of children or an infringement of civil liberties? Plus: the the National Grid has admitted that an uptick in overnight air conditioning is putting strain on the system - Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon explains. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Rachel Reeves's legacy, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon questioned on Epstein, and Wimbledon winners' tax | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:21:05 | |
As Rachel Reeves likely enters her final week as Chancellor before Andy Burnham's coronation, we look back on her legacy with the help of City Editor, Simon Hunt. Meanwhile the world's most influential banker and JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, faces questions from US politicians about whether he lobbied the UK government on the advice of Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: it's not all fun and games for the Wimbledon winners as HMRC calculates the tax bill on their winnings. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| Tom Kerridge on hospitality crisis, the wealth tax that MIGHT work plus why France is still vital to the UK economy | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:21:21 | |
Celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, has told City AM that the benefits of a 10% cut in VAT on hospitality would far outweigh the negatives. Speaking to City AM's Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong, Mr Kerridge took aim at tax expert Dan Neidle, who has criticised the proposed VAT scheme for indiscriminately cutting taxes for both small and large businesses. Meanwhile, City Editor Simon Hunt takes a closer look at a possible Land Value Tax, a proposal favoured by Andy Burnham which would see council tax and stamp duty rolled into one. Plus: on Bastille Day the UK head of Business France tells the podcast Brits are still as eager for French cheese, wine and fintechs as ever. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| James Watt makes Brewdog offer, triple lock under fire, Rachel Reeves’ parting warning | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:20:32 | |
On the podcast today... An audacious offer from the Brewdog founder James Watt to buy back his old firm. A worrying new report from the OECD that the triple lock on state pensions is putting serious pressure on the British economy. Plus: We take you inside Rachel Reeves’ final Mansion House dinner, and the warning the outgoing Chancellor has given her successor. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||
| British Steel is nationalised, small businesses despair, and Shabana for Chancellor? | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:22:14 | |
The government has brought British Steel under state ownership after the steelmaker’s nationalisation passed a public interest test. Chief Reporter Ali Lyon explains what happens next. Meanwhile, only 1 in 6 small businesses expects to grow over the next year, Craig Beaumont, Executive Director at FSB joins us to tell us why. Plus: Shabana Mahmood now stands an 85% chance of being named the next chancellor of the exchequer according to Polymarket. But, what does the likely next Chancellor think about business and the economy more widely? And remember to VOTE for your favourite City of London hospitality spot here: https://www.cityamevents.co.uk/toast-2026 Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link! | |||