60 acast.com The Business https://shows.acast.com/thepivot en Times Newspapers Limited The Times Big stories from the business frontline 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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]]> 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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]]> false Anna Covell info+db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2@mg-eu.acast.com db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 thepivot https://rss.acast.com/thepivot episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61ba0e491a8cbe627d3cf13d/1759312595037-032244e8-5999-460e-9142-fe459adcef57.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/thepivot The Business https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 <![CDATA[New workers' rights - business winner or killer? ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:01:00 GMT 30:01 69ce986c3a785fb94b861a2c false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/new-workers-rights-business-winner-or-killer 69ce986c3a785fb94b861a2c db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 new-workers-rights-business-winner-or-killer full New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts. 


Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready? 


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times


Guests:

  • Brian Whiting, WH Pubs
  • Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts. 


Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready? 


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times


Guests:

  • Brian Whiting, WH Pubs
  • Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> Drill baby drill? The new battle for the North Sea Drill baby drill? The new battle for the North Sea Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:00 GMT 28:56 69c56c4a9b6be94a1a90235f false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/is-north-sea-be-the-answer-to-britains-energy-security 69c56c4a9b6be94a1a90235f db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 is-north-sea-be-the-answer-to-britains-energy-security Should we be drilling there to help our energy security in a volatile global market? full As the conflict in the Middle East  threatens to whack the world economy with an energy shock - and possibly a huge recession, the debate about the UK’s North Sea has re-ignited. Should we be drilling there to help our energy security in a volatile global market? 


There’s now a growing chorus of voices, from surprising places, calling on the government to support more North Sea exploration. So, will the government – having banned new licenses as part of net zero drive – now give them the go ahead?


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Emma Powell, media and telecoms editor, The Times


Guests:

  • Tessa Kahn, founder and executive director, Uplift.
  • Chris Wheaton, energy analyst, Stifel. 


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> As the conflict in the Middle East  threatens to whack the world economy with an energy shock - and possibly a huge recession, the debate about the UK’s North Sea has re-ignited. Should we be drilling there to help our energy security in a volatile global market? 


There’s now a growing chorus of voices, from surprising places, calling on the government to support more North Sea exploration. So, will the government – having banned new licenses as part of net zero drive – now give them the go ahead?


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Emma Powell, media and telecoms editor, The Times


Guests:

  • Tessa Kahn, founder and executive director, Uplift.
  • Chris Wheaton, energy analyst, Stifel. 


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Inside the drone war - With CEO of Modini Nick Sharpe Inside the drone war - With CEO of Modini Nick Sharpe Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:01:00 GMT 29:59 69bc30c0007cdcf83f737f2a false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/drones 69bc30c0007cdcf83f737f2a db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 drones full Drones are transforming war, from Ukraine to the Middle East - some 80 percent of battlefield casualties in Ukraine are now the result of drone strikes. The devices are cheap to manufacture, are transforming military strategy but represent a massive challenge for the British armed forces as they try to modernise. It is also a business challenge. So, which companies are best-placed to make the drones needed? And how do they get through the complexities of tight budgets, ever-changing technology and tough competition?

Presenters:


  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guests:

  • Oliver Gill, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times
  • Nick Sharpe, Chief Executive, Modini


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> Drones are transforming war, from Ukraine to the Middle East - some 80 percent of battlefield casualties in Ukraine are now the result of drone strikes. The devices are cheap to manufacture, are transforming military strategy but represent a massive challenge for the British armed forces as they try to modernise. It is also a business challenge. So, which companies are best-placed to make the drones needed? And how do they get through the complexities of tight budgets, ever-changing technology and tough competition?

Presenters:


  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guests:

  • Oliver Gill, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times
  • Nick Sharpe, Chief Executive, Modini


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> The £50m Club: The hard truth about scaling a business The £50m Club: The hard truth about scaling a business Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:01:00 GMT 29:16 69b30d285668adfee6349c91 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/the-50-million-club-what-it-really-takes-to-scale-your-busin 69b30d285668adfee6349c91 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 the-50-million-club-what-it-really-takes-to-scale-your-busin full While the UK is a breeding ground for brilliant ideas, very few start-ups ever reach "supersize" status. So what are the hurdles preventing British companies from joining the £50M+ revenue club? This week we consider a new report from the Scale-up Institute about female-founded businesses which shows that it may not just be about the funding. 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Sam Smith, co-founder, Super Scalers
  • Helen Cannon, CEO, Ison Travel


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> While the UK is a breeding ground for brilliant ideas, very few start-ups ever reach "supersize" status. So what are the hurdles preventing British companies from joining the £50M+ revenue club? This week we consider a new report from the Scale-up Institute about female-founded businesses which shows that it may not just be about the funding. 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Sam Smith, co-founder, Super Scalers
  • Helen Cannon, CEO, Ison Travel


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Worse than expected? Why Iran could trigger a major energy shock Worse than expected? Why Iran could trigger a major energy shock Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:43:06 GMT 29:10 69a9cd55b49eecc0b7643bc2 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/worse-than-expected-why-iran-could-trigger-a-major-energy-sh 69a9cd55b49eecc0b7643bc2 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 worse-than-expected-why-iran-could-trigger-a-major-energy-sh The attack on Iran has sent shockwaves around the global economy full The attack on Iran and its consequences have sent shockwaves around the global economy, hitting stock markets, airlines and energy supplies. UK gas prices have nearly doubled and the flow of a fifth of the world’s crude oil supply - which travels through the Strait of Hormuz in tankers - has largely ground to a halt.


As the ripple effect is felt across the world, how harsh will the economic fallout be, will inflation - only just under control - rise? And, with gas and oil stores in Europe limited, might there be a major energy shock ahead?


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Richard Fletcher, business editor, The Times 
  • Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence at Energy Aspects


Read more: Markets complacent over surge in oil price, warns analyst


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> The attack on Iran and its consequences have sent shockwaves around the global economy, hitting stock markets, airlines and energy supplies. UK gas prices have nearly doubled and the flow of a fifth of the world’s crude oil supply - which travels through the Strait of Hormuz in tankers - has largely ground to a halt.


As the ripple effect is felt across the world, how harsh will the economic fallout be, will inflation - only just under control - rise? And, with gas and oil stores in Europe limited, might there be a major energy shock ahead?


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Richard Fletcher, business editor, The Times 
  • Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence at Energy Aspects


Read more: Markets complacent over surge in oil price, warns analyst


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[A new era of geopolitics: Leading when you can't see what's coming]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:01:00 GMT 35:20 69a1a083f0bb26c29606ae15 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/a-new-era-of-geopolitics-leading-when-you-cant-see-whats-com 69a1a083f0bb26c29606ae15 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 a-new-era-of-geopolitics-leading-when-you-cant-see-whats-com full This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC. It was recorded before the recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.


At Davos this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of “a rupture in the world order”. And ahead of the Munich Security Conference, Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State described “a new era of geopolitics”.   


What does that new era look like for business? What are the tensions, the traps and the opportunities to look out for? 


In this episode of The Business, Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East and Lord Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May, discuss business resilience in an unstable world. 


Guests 

  • Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East 
  • Lord Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May 

Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC. It was recorded before the recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.


At Davos this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of “a rupture in the world order”. And ahead of the Munich Security Conference, Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State described “a new era of geopolitics”.   


What does that new era look like for business? What are the tensions, the traps and the opportunities to look out for? 


In this episode of The Business, Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East and Lord Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May, discuss business resilience in an unstable world. 


Guests 

  • Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East 
  • Lord Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May 

Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> Will quantum computing change everything? With Quantum Motion CEO Will quantum computing change everything? With Quantum Motion CEO Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT 29:56 69a091bd519334f0499868f7 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/quantum-motion-building-britains-next-tech-titan 69a091bd519334f0499868f7 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 quantum-motion-building-britains-next-tech-titan Quantum computing has been described as “the next big thing “ full Quantum computing has been described as “the next big thing “ - a tech revolution to rival AI that could have implications across sectors as diverse as finance, chemicals, life sciences and manufacturing. This cutting-edge tech - which uses quantum physics to solve problems much faster than today’s regular computers - is already being used by HSBC. The bank has trialled IBM’s quantum technology in trading. Over the past few decades the government has been investing heavily in quantum, and many start-ups have spun out of UK universities. We speak to one UK company that is scaling up, Quantum Motion, to ask - how long it will be before this tech sees a breakthrough on the scale of AI? What is the commercial potential and, as some have suggested, will it break the blockchain? 


Presenters:

  • Katie Prescott, technology business editor, The Times and host of the Tech Podcast
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guest:

  •  James Palles-Dimmock, Chief Executive, Quantum Motion


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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]]> Quantum computing has been described as “the next big thing “ - a tech revolution to rival AI that could have implications across sectors as diverse as finance, chemicals, life sciences and manufacturing. This cutting-edge tech - which uses quantum physics to solve problems much faster than today’s regular computers - is already being used by HSBC. The bank has trialled IBM’s quantum technology in trading. Over the past few decades the government has been investing heavily in quantum, and many start-ups have spun out of UK universities. We speak to one UK company that is scaling up, Quantum Motion, to ask - how long it will be before this tech sees a breakthrough on the scale of AI? What is the commercial potential and, as some have suggested, will it break the blockchain? 


Presenters:

  • Katie Prescott, technology business editor, The Times and host of the Tech Podcast
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guest:

  •  James Palles-Dimmock, Chief Executive, Quantum Motion


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> A new runway for Heathrow? With IAG boss Luis Gallego A new runway for Heathrow? With IAG boss Luis Gallego Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:25 GMT 28:00 69974875e1d87731191c3ab0 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/a-new-runway-for-heathrow-with-iag-boss-luis-gallego 69974875e1d87731191c3ab0 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 a-new-runway-for-heathrow-with-iag-boss-luis-gallego full Making money out of airlines is tough. Warren Buffett once said if he had a time machine he would go back and shoot the Wright Brothers. Luis Gallego made his mark turning around the Spanish airline Iberia and in 2020 he got the top job at International Airlines Group, parent company of Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling and British Airways.  


So how do you run an airline, how did covid supercharge our love of travel and how can Luis navigate the possible development of a third runway at Heathrow - Britain’s biggest airport.


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> Making money out of airlines is tough. Warren Buffett once said if he had a time machine he would go back and shoot the Wright Brothers. Luis Gallego made his mark turning around the Spanish airline Iberia and in 2020 he got the top job at International Airlines Group, parent company of Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling and British Airways.  


So how do you run an airline, how did covid supercharge our love of travel and how can Luis navigate the possible development of a third runway at Heathrow - Britain’s biggest airport.


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> How a ‘creator mindset’ can supercharge your business - With Sidemen manager Jordan Schwarzenberger How a ‘creator mindset’ can supercharge your business - With Sidemen manager Jordan Schwarzenberger Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:01:00 GMT 36:30 698e28ac7301331f1f2d73cd false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/how-a-creator-mindset-can-supercharge-your-business-with-sid 698e28ac7301331f1f2d73cd db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 how-a-creator-mindset-can-supercharge-your-business-with-sid full The numbers behind YouTube juggernaut The Sidemen - the seven-strong collective often referred to as the UK’s answer to MrBeast - are nothing short of staggering. What began as a group of friends playing Grand Theft Auto as a hobby and uploading it online is now a nine-figure empire spanning multiple channels, merchandise, a fried chicken chain, a vodka brand and a netflix reality show. The official YouTube channel has more than 22 million subscribers. 


So, what has driven their stratospheric growth? Jordan Schwarzenberger, CEO of management and venture company Arcade, has managed the group for the last five years and joins the Business to talk over the strategy behind its online presence - and what businesses and individuals can learn from their success. He walks through his career trajectory, the booming creator industry, and why content remains so overlooked in company and career development. 


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Jordan Schwarzenberger, co-founder of Arcade Media


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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]]> The numbers behind YouTube juggernaut The Sidemen - the seven-strong collective often referred to as the UK’s answer to MrBeast - are nothing short of staggering. What began as a group of friends playing Grand Theft Auto as a hobby and uploading it online is now a nine-figure empire spanning multiple channels, merchandise, a fried chicken chain, a vodka brand and a netflix reality show. The official YouTube channel has more than 22 million subscribers. 


So, what has driven their stratospheric growth? Jordan Schwarzenberger, CEO of management and venture company Arcade, has managed the group for the last five years and joins the Business to talk over the strategy behind its online presence - and what businesses and individuals can learn from their success. He walks through his career trajectory, the booming creator industry, and why content remains so overlooked in company and career development. 


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times 


Guest:

  • Jordan Schwarzenberger, co-founder of Arcade Media


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> The ‘secret sauce’ of success - With Octopus Energy CEO, Greg Jackson The ‘secret sauce’ of success - With Octopus Energy CEO, Greg Jackson Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:55:50 GMT 34:35 6984e60308b5442943a14ce0 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/the-secret-sauce-of-business-success-with-octopus-energy-ceo 6984e60308b5442943a14ce0 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 the-secret-sauce-of-business-success-with-octopus-energy-ceo Octopus Energy has gone from market entrant to market leader in just 10 years. full Octopus Energy has gone from market entrant to market leader in just 10 years. Greg Jackson, chief executive and co-founder is at the forefront of this business success story. The secret sauce? It’s nothing to do with energy - it’s the Kraken software that links the company to its customers and suppliers. So how did he do it? Why does he think 'spaghetti stacks' of ancient software are what’s holding so many businesses back? And what plans does he have to float Kraken? From memories of his failed career as a game designer, why corporate life can be addictive - and why he thinks business leaders should be optimistic in a challenging world, Dom and Katie hear his lessons from the frontline.


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times and host of the Times Tech Podcast


Guest:

  • Greg Jackson, CEO and co-founder, Octopus Energy


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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]]> Octopus Energy has gone from market entrant to market leader in just 10 years. Greg Jackson, chief executive and co-founder is at the forefront of this business success story. The secret sauce? It’s nothing to do with energy - it’s the Kraken software that links the company to its customers and suppliers. So how did he do it? Why does he think 'spaghetti stacks' of ancient software are what’s holding so many businesses back? And what plans does he have to float Kraken? From memories of his failed career as a game designer, why corporate life can be addictive - and why he thinks business leaders should be optimistic in a challenging world, Dom and Katie hear his lessons from the frontline.


Presenters:

  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
  • Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times and host of the Times Tech Podcast


Guest:

  • Greg Jackson, CEO and co-founder, Octopus Energy


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> Lazy, Entitled… or just honest? How Gen Z is redefining the world of work Lazy, Entitled… or just honest? How Gen Z is redefining the world of work Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:42:55 GMT 34:40 697ba74eb29f9abc9ca8adff false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/lazy-entitled-or-just-honest-how-gen-z-is-redefining-the-wor 697ba74eb29f9abc9ca8adff db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 lazy-entitled-or-just-honest-how-gen-z-is-redefining-the-wor full By 2030, there will be five generations in the workplace and the majority will be Gen Z. The first post-internet generation, some characterise them as entitled, anxious and difficult to manage. But they’ve also contended with a pandemic during their school and early career years, major financial insecurity and intense geopolitical concerns. 


So what makes them tick as workers? How can managers best motivate - and retain - their ambitious, outspoken Gen Z staff? And what does that future workplace look like when flexibility is the norm and AI is undertaking many of the tasks once done by juniors?


Presenters:

  • Modupe Omitola, journalist at The Times. 
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Ann Francke, Chief Executive, Chartered Management Institute and Times contributor
  • Murvah Iqbal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Hived 


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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]]> By 2030, there will be five generations in the workplace and the majority will be Gen Z. The first post-internet generation, some characterise them as entitled, anxious and difficult to manage. But they’ve also contended with a pandemic during their school and early career years, major financial insecurity and intense geopolitical concerns. 


So what makes them tick as workers? How can managers best motivate - and retain - their ambitious, outspoken Gen Z staff? And what does that future workplace look like when flexibility is the norm and AI is undertaking many of the tasks once done by juniors?


Presenters:

  • Modupe Omitola, journalist at The Times. 
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Ann Francke, Chief Executive, Chartered Management Institute and Times contributor
  • Murvah Iqbal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Hived 


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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]]> Trumponomics: who wins and who loses? Trumponomics: who wins and who loses? Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:22:20 GMT 45:09 69726870df8275aa0760933b false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/trumponomics-winners-and-losers 69726870df8275aa0760933b db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 trumponomics-winners-and-losers full US President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated appearance at the World Economic Forum at Davos certainly did not disappoint. After threatening to take Greenland into US control - and slap punitive tariffs on NATO allies that stood in his way - he promptly backed down late Wednesday. While the immediate reaction at the Swiss resort was one of relief, it has left world leaders and the global business community with a serious case of whiplash. 


In this episode, we consider how the world according to Trump is impacting investors, global markets and economies around the world. Just how damaging could those tariffs have been to the UK and EU? Why are Trump's attacks on the Chair of the Federal Reserve so consequential for the global economy?  And what’s the knock-on effect of Trumponomics on British business?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Josh Glancy, Associate Editor, The Sunday Times 


Guests:

  • Yael Selfin, Vice Chair and Chief Economist, KPMG UK 
  • Jack Barnett, Economics Correspondent, The Times
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


Clips: CBS Texas, Channel 4, BBC, CNBC, NBC news 


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]]> US President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated appearance at the World Economic Forum at Davos certainly did not disappoint. After threatening to take Greenland into US control - and slap punitive tariffs on NATO allies that stood in his way - he promptly backed down late Wednesday. While the immediate reaction at the Swiss resort was one of relief, it has left world leaders and the global business community with a serious case of whiplash. 


In this episode, we consider how the world according to Trump is impacting investors, global markets and economies around the world. Just how damaging could those tariffs have been to the UK and EU? Why are Trump's attacks on the Chair of the Federal Reserve so consequential for the global economy?  And what’s the knock-on effect of Trumponomics on British business?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Josh Glancy, Associate Editor, The Sunday Times 


Guests:

  • Yael Selfin, Vice Chair and Chief Economist, KPMG UK 
  • Jack Barnett, Economics Correspondent, The Times
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


Clips: CBS Texas, Channel 4, BBC, CNBC, NBC news 


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]]> <![CDATA[How to start your own business - With founders of GoHenry & D. Louise]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:00:23 GMT 41:56 696939472f4375874a6334e6 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/how-to-start-your-own-business-with-founders-of-gohenry-d-lo 696939472f4375874a6334e6 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 how-to-start-your-own-business-with-founders-of-gohenry-d-lo Maybe January is the right time to start up on your own. full “I blame it on my kids” - that’s how Louise Hill, founder of multi-million pound business GoHenry - a financial app for kids - describes what motivated her to start her business. And Olivia Jenkins, founder of jewellery company D. Louise, put down the ‘giant backpack’ of grief weighing her down to set up on her own. 


If you’ve ever thought of starting your own business, maybe January - and the beginning of a new year - is the perfect time to break free of the 9-5 drudgery and realise your own brilliant idea. But where to start? How do you turn your passion project into a thriving business? Today, we hear from Louise and Olivia - as they join Dom and Hannah to give their advice on how to make it all work. 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Louise Hill, Co-founder and CEO, GoHenry
  • Olivia Jenkins, Founder and CEO, D. Louise


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> “I blame it on my kids” - that’s how Louise Hill, founder of multi-million pound business GoHenry - a financial app for kids - describes what motivated her to start her business. And Olivia Jenkins, founder of jewellery company D. Louise, put down the ‘giant backpack’ of grief weighing her down to set up on her own. 


If you’ve ever thought of starting your own business, maybe January - and the beginning of a new year - is the perfect time to break free of the 9-5 drudgery and realise your own brilliant idea. But where to start? How do you turn your passion project into a thriving business? Today, we hear from Louise and Olivia - as they join Dom and Hannah to give their advice on how to make it all work. 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Louise Hill, Co-founder and CEO, GoHenry
  • Olivia Jenkins, Founder and CEO, D. Louise


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> 2026: Sunshine or a gathering storm? 2026: Sunshine or a gathering storm? Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:10:25 GMT 43:13 695ff49ed8ac698e7e125b41 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/2026-sunshine-or-a-gathering-storm 695ff49ed8ac698e7e125b41 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 2026-sunshine-or-a-gathering-storm What does the year ahead look like? full The economy is sluggish, growth elusive, and unemployment is heading for 5% - 2026 looks tough for business. But, the FTSE 100 has broken 10,000 points for the first time, gold keeps on going up, and up in value - and still the AI bubble hasn’t burst. From Davos parties, to driverless cars, what's up, what’s down? And how do you prepare yourself for 2026?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times
  • Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> The economy is sluggish, growth elusive, and unemployment is heading for 5% - 2026 looks tough for business. But, the FTSE 100 has broken 10,000 points for the first time, gold keeps on going up, and up in value - and still the AI bubble hasn’t burst. From Davos parties, to driverless cars, what's up, what’s down? And how do you prepare yourself for 2026?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times
  • Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> The curious case of Mike Lynch The curious case of Mike Lynch Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT 1:04:10 6942ce6f56694f2c8834e156 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/the-curious-case-of-mike-lynch-with-katie-prescott 6942ce6f56694f2c8834e156 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 the-curious-case-of-mike-lynch-with-katie-prescott Who exactly was Mike Lynch and how did his business success all come crashing down? full British tech billionaire Mike Lynch died in August 2024, on board The Bayesian, his luxury superyacht, sunk by a freak storm as it was moored off Sicily. He’d been there with his family and closest associates to celebrate his acquittal of criminal fraud charges in the US. It was a tragic end to the story of a self-made business man - a man who was one of Britain’s biggest titans of tech. So, who exactly was Mike Lynch? How did he manage to build such a huge tech success story? And how did it all come crashing down?


As we end the year, Dom and Hannah have each picked their ‘business book of 2025’. In today’s episode Hannah sits down with Katie Prescott, Times colleague and author of The Curious Case of Mike Lynch.


Host: Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times.

Guest: Katie Prescott, Technology Business editor for The Times, presenter on The Tech Podcast and author of ‘the curious case of Mike Lynch’

Clips: Getty

Photo: Getty

Producer: Miriam Hall

Executive producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


You can buy The Curious Case of Mike Lynch by Katie Prescott at the Times Bookshop.

Listen to The Times Tech Podcast


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]]> British tech billionaire Mike Lynch died in August 2024, on board The Bayesian, his luxury superyacht, sunk by a freak storm as it was moored off Sicily. He’d been there with his family and closest associates to celebrate his acquittal of criminal fraud charges in the US. It was a tragic end to the story of a self-made business man - a man who was one of Britain’s biggest titans of tech. So, who exactly was Mike Lynch? How did he manage to build such a huge tech success story? And how did it all come crashing down?


As we end the year, Dom and Hannah have each picked their ‘business book of 2025’. In today’s episode Hannah sits down with Katie Prescott, Times colleague and author of The Curious Case of Mike Lynch.


Host: Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times.

Guest: Katie Prescott, Technology Business editor for The Times, presenter on The Tech Podcast and author of ‘the curious case of Mike Lynch’

Clips: Getty

Photo: Getty

Producer: Miriam Hall

Executive producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


You can buy The Curious Case of Mike Lynch by Katie Prescott at the Times Bookshop.

Listen to The Times Tech Podcast


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]]> Musk vs Bezos: The new race for space Musk vs Bezos: The new race for space Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT 39:15 69402e4258c537ceb61cb4d5 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/musk-vs-bezos-the-new-race-for-space 69402e4258c537ceb61cb4d5 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 musk-vs-bezos-the-new-race-for-space Elon Musk’s Space X and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin have taken the space industry in the US out of the hands of government and into the hands of the private sector. full In space, a battle between big business is taking place as two of the world’s wealthiest men vie for dominance. Elon Musk’s Space X and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin have taken the space industry in the US out of the hands of government and into the hands of the private sector. But what are the consequences? Who will win the commercial race to extract crucial minerals from outer space? And who will police space if the rivalry between China and the US extends into orbit?


As we end the year, Dom and Hannah have each picked their ‘business book of 2025’. In today’s episode Dom sits down with Christian Davenport, author of Rocket Dreams.


Host: Dominic O’Connell, business columnist at The Times and business presenter on Times Radio  

Guest: Christian Davenport, Washington Post journalist and author, Rocket Dreams

Clips: Getty

Photo: Getty

Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


You can buy Rocket Dreams by Christian Davenport at the Times Bookshop.

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]]> In space, a battle between big business is taking place as two of the world’s wealthiest men vie for dominance. Elon Musk’s Space X and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin have taken the space industry in the US out of the hands of government and into the hands of the private sector. But what are the consequences? Who will win the commercial race to extract crucial minerals from outer space? And who will police space if the rivalry between China and the US extends into orbit?


As we end the year, Dom and Hannah have each picked their ‘business book of 2025’. In today’s episode Dom sits down with Christian Davenport, author of Rocket Dreams.


Host: Dominic O’Connell, business columnist at The Times and business presenter on Times Radio  

Guest: Christian Davenport, Washington Post journalist and author, Rocket Dreams

Clips: Getty

Photo: Getty

Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


You can buy Rocket Dreams by Christian Davenport at the Times Bookshop.

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]]> The battle of the fat jabs The battle of the fat jabs Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:04:11 GMT 51:45 69442cbdffa288bdbb9f212a false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/the-battle-of-the-fat-jabs 69442cbdffa288bdbb9f212a db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 the-battle-of-the-fat-jabs 2025 has been a wild ride of big pharma - driven by explosive use of revolutionary weight-loss medication full 2025 has been a wild ride of big pharma - driven by explosive use of revolutionary weight-loss medication - pushing one of the biggest manufacturers, Eli Lilly, to a trillion-dollar valuation. A dramatic takeover war also saw Denmark’s pharma darling Novo Nordisk trumped by US giant Pfizer. Now, while Novo’s share price is down 50% over the course of the year, Lilly is in the stratosphere normally reserved for the likes of tech firms.  


But the story’s not over. These, and smaller, challenger companies are slogging it out for market dominance. Who can nail the science for the next holy grail in weight loss meds – an oral pill. And what does investor behaviour tell us about where the market is going? 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times


Guests:

  • Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor, The Times
  • Paul Major, portfolio manager at Bellevue Asset management


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> 2025 has been a wild ride of big pharma - driven by explosive use of revolutionary weight-loss medication - pushing one of the biggest manufacturers, Eli Lilly, to a trillion-dollar valuation. A dramatic takeover war also saw Denmark’s pharma darling Novo Nordisk trumped by US giant Pfizer. Now, while Novo’s share price is down 50% over the course of the year, Lilly is in the stratosphere normally reserved for the likes of tech firms.  


But the story’s not over. These, and smaller, challenger companies are slogging it out for market dominance. Who can nail the science for the next holy grail in weight loss meds – an oral pill. And what does investor behaviour tell us about where the market is going? 


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times


Guests:

  • Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor, The Times
  • Paul Major, portfolio manager at Bellevue Asset management


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Gold Rush: Boom or bubble? Gold Rush: Boom or bubble? Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:14:55 GMT 36:30 693afa794d362887b721b425 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/why-the-price-of-gold-is-booming 693afa794d362887b721b425 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 why-the-price-of-gold-is-booming Have we reached the peak, or is there more growth to come? full Gold, the world's oldest asset, is experiencing a remarkable boom. Its value has surged from just over £2000 per ounce a year ago to well over £3000 today, reaching highs not seen since the 1970s. This rapid rise is unusual because gold typically peaks when stock markets decline, yet this rally has coincided with booming equity markets. So, what is driving the value up? Have we reached the peak, or is there more growth to come?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.
  • James Ashley Morrison, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations and Associate Director of the Phelan United States Centre at the London School of Economics & Political Science.
  • Jim Luke, Portfolio Manager of Schroders Global Gold Fund.


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Gold, the world's oldest asset, is experiencing a remarkable boom. Its value has surged from just over £2000 per ounce a year ago to well over £3000 today, reaching highs not seen since the 1970s. This rapid rise is unusual because gold typically peaks when stock markets decline, yet this rally has coincided with booming equity markets. So, what is driving the value up? Have we reached the peak, or is there more growth to come?


Presenters:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio


Guests:

  • Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.
  • James Ashley Morrison, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations and Associate Director of the Phelan United States Centre at the London School of Economics & Political Science.
  • Jim Luke, Portfolio Manager of Schroders Global Gold Fund.


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo credit: Getty

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Bonus: AI - Reshaping Britain’s workforce Bonus: AI - Reshaping Britain’s workforce Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT 32:54 692efbedc93498738aee6cb4 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/bonus-ai-reshaping-britains-workforce 692efbedc93498738aee6cb4 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 bonus-ai-reshaping-britains-workforce Businesses face the biggest transformation since the industrial revolution full This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC.


As AI rapidly reshapes the world of work, businesses face the biggest transformation since the industrial revolution. While 90% of CEOs surveyed are investing in AI, only 15% are currently getting the value. So, what are the tools driving productivity gains? How can companies move AI from an IT project to one that’s truly integrated across the business? And how exactly are the UK’s largest employers preparing their workforces for the future? 


In this special bonus episode of The Business, recorded at the Times Tech Summit, Dominic O'Connell chairs a discussion with those at the forefront of this new technology.

   

Guests:

  • Dr Seth Dobrin, CEO, Qantm AI
  • Danielle Gilliam-Moore, Director, Global Public Policy, Salesforce
  • Umang Paw, Chief Technology Officer, PwC  

Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC.


As AI rapidly reshapes the world of work, businesses face the biggest transformation since the industrial revolution. While 90% of CEOs surveyed are investing in AI, only 15% are currently getting the value. So, what are the tools driving productivity gains? How can companies move AI from an IT project to one that’s truly integrated across the business? And how exactly are the UK’s largest employers preparing their workforces for the future? 


In this special bonus episode of The Business, recorded at the Times Tech Summit, Dominic O'Connell chairs a discussion with those at the forefront of this new technology.

   

Guests:

  • Dr Seth Dobrin, CEO, Qantm AI
  • Danielle Gilliam-Moore, Director, Global Public Policy, Salesforce
  • Umang Paw, Chief Technology Officer, PwC  

Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> <![CDATA[Chicken Wars: Can KFC still rule the roost? With KFC's Rob Swain]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:07:35 GMT 40:37 6931d961e35cc9266bf69284 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/chicken-wars-can-kfc-still-rule-the-roost 6931d961e35cc9266bf69284 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 chicken-wars-can-kfc-still-rule-the-roost What does the fried chicken boom tell us about the way Britain - and British diets - are changing ? full Fried chicken is booming in Britain - the market is now worth over £3bn a year. Up and down high streets, a whole new generation of fast food chicken restaurants have sprung up, buzzy US imports like Wingstop and Dave’s Hot Chicken, putting pressure on the established brands.


In part, it’s down to Gen Z enthusiasm, driven by pop culture hits like Chicken Shop Date as well as viral ASMR videos of crunching, chewing and sizzling. 


So how can the market leader and established brand KFC maintain its dominance? And what does the fried chicken boom tell us about the way Britain - and British diets - are changing ?


Guest: 

  • Rob Swain, General Manager, KFC UK & Ireland

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Fried chicken is booming in Britain - the market is now worth over £3bn a year. Up and down high streets, a whole new generation of fast food chicken restaurants have sprung up, buzzy US imports like Wingstop and Dave’s Hot Chicken, putting pressure on the established brands.


In part, it’s down to Gen Z enthusiasm, driven by pop culture hits like Chicken Shop Date as well as viral ASMR videos of crunching, chewing and sizzling. 


So how can the market leader and established brand KFC maintain its dominance? And what does the fried chicken boom tell us about the way Britain - and British diets - are changing ?


Guest: 

  • Rob Swain, General Manager, KFC UK & Ireland

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Rachel Reeves’s high tax, high spend budget Rachel Reeves’s high tax, high spend budget Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:18:53 GMT 45:54 692881c36009aa978cc32507 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/what-the-budget-means-for-business 692881c36009aa978cc32507 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 what-the-budget-means-for-business We pick over the details - from the big picture to the small tweaks in this budget special. full It’s being described as a "smorgasbord" of a budget - an offer from Rachel Reeves made up not of big, bold moves but of small, bite-sized titbits. But tax is up, spending is up and debt is still high - so do the measures add up to anything appetising for business at all? We pick over the details, from the big picture to the small tweaks in this budget special.


Guests: 

  • Helen Miller, Institute for Fiscal Studies
  • Steve Rigby, Rigby Group
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> It’s being described as a "smorgasbord" of a budget - an offer from Rachel Reeves made up not of big, bold moves but of small, bite-sized titbits. But tax is up, spending is up and debt is still high - so do the measures add up to anything appetising for business at all? We pick over the details, from the big picture to the small tweaks in this budget special.


Guests: 

  • Helen Miller, Institute for Fiscal Studies
  • Steve Rigby, Rigby Group
  • Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, The Times

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Britain’s biggest bitcoin buyer - with Smarter Web Company's Andrew Webley]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT 43:53 691caaf0b958098159d03e81 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/britains-biggest-bitcoin-buyer 691caaf0b958098159d03e81 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 britains-biggest-bitcoin-buyer We hear from a man who trusts Bitcoin more than any other currency. full More than $1 trillion has been wiped from the Crypto market in just six short weeks, but on The Business we hear from a man who still trusts Bitcoin more than any other currency. 


While many around the world fret about crypto crooks and markets that can be spooked by vibes alone, what’s it like to be ‘all in’ on Bitcoin? Andrew Webley, the founder and chief executive of the The Smarter Web Company, knows very well. He pivoted his web design agency into a so-called crypto treasury - that’s a company that holds digital assets as opposed to traditional treasury assets like cash or bonds. 


A long-time Bitcoin investor, Andrew was inspired by the approach of American crypto treasury evangelist Michael Saylor, and the billions he made through his bitcoin treasury company Strategy. The Smarter Web Company floated on the Aquis Stock Exchange in April this year, reaching a billion-pound market capitalisation in the summer. Now, despite the crypto slump, and his own company’s share price plunging by more than 70% since July, Andrew remains a steadfast believer in the future of Bitcoin, and the strength of his company.


Guests: 


  • Andrew Webley, Smarter Web Company 


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> More than $1 trillion has been wiped from the Crypto market in just six short weeks, but on The Business we hear from a man who still trusts Bitcoin more than any other currency. 


While many around the world fret about crypto crooks and markets that can be spooked by vibes alone, what’s it like to be ‘all in’ on Bitcoin? Andrew Webley, the founder and chief executive of the The Smarter Web Company, knows very well. He pivoted his web design agency into a so-called crypto treasury - that’s a company that holds digital assets as opposed to traditional treasury assets like cash or bonds. 


A long-time Bitcoin investor, Andrew was inspired by the approach of American crypto treasury evangelist Michael Saylor, and the billions he made through his bitcoin treasury company Strategy. The Smarter Web Company floated on the Aquis Stock Exchange in April this year, reaching a billion-pound market capitalisation in the summer. Now, despite the crypto slump, and his own company’s share price plunging by more than 70% since July, Andrew remains a steadfast believer in the future of Bitcoin, and the strength of his company.


Guests: 


  • Andrew Webley, Smarter Web Company 


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business correspondent, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com


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]]> Are trillion dollar tech stocks about to pop? With Andrew Ross Sorkin Are trillion dollar tech stocks about to pop? With Andrew Ross Sorkin Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:24:06 GMT 41:24 6915f5a37a0043834ae75855 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/markets 6915f5a37a0043834ae75855 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 markets The stock market is fascinating, thrilling - and sometimes as completely confounding. full There are few things that are as fascinating, thrilling - and sometimes as completely confounding - as the stock market. Right now, that's as true as ever. Consider Nvidia, which became the world's first $5 trillion company last month - putting its value higher than the GDP of every country except the US and China. 


Is there a logic to it, or is this plain madness? To get a grip on the forces at play, Dom and Hannah explore some historical parallels, first with Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York-based financial journalist and author of the book 1929, which explores the market crash of that year. Plus, veteran investment analyst Stephen Clapham joins Dom and Hannah.


What can we learn from the market crashes of the past? Is there a brewing AI bubble about to pop? And are there some more troubling, lesser known stress points in the system? 


Guests: 

  • Andrew Ross Sorkin, journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — and How It Shattered a Nation
  • Stephen Clapham, veteran investment analyst and founder of Behind the Balance Sheet, an investment research and investor training consultancy 


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


You can buy the following books mentioned in this episode at the Times Bookshop:


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> There are few things that are as fascinating, thrilling - and sometimes as completely confounding - as the stock market. Right now, that's as true as ever. Consider Nvidia, which became the world's first $5 trillion company last month - putting its value higher than the GDP of every country except the US and China. 


Is there a logic to it, or is this plain madness? To get a grip on the forces at play, Dom and Hannah explore some historical parallels, first with Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York-based financial journalist and author of the book 1929, which explores the market crash of that year. Plus, veteran investment analyst Stephen Clapham joins Dom and Hannah.


What can we learn from the market crashes of the past? Is there a brewing AI bubble about to pop? And are there some more troubling, lesser known stress points in the system? 


Guests: 

  • Andrew Ross Sorkin, journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — and How It Shattered a Nation
  • Stephen Clapham, veteran investment analyst and founder of Behind the Balance Sheet, an investment research and investor training consultancy 


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


You can buy the following books mentioned in this episode at the Times Bookshop:


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Bonus: Budget preview - headroom and hard choices Bonus: Budget preview - headroom and hard choices Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT 36:52 690e130f77626ebfbfc9824b false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/bonus-budget-preview-headroom-and-hard-choices 690e130f77626ebfbfc9824b db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 bonus-budget-preview-headroom-and-hard-choices All eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares her autumn Budget. full This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC.


All eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares her autumn Budget. There have been hints at manifesto-breaking tax increases as she warns that everyone will have to do their “bit for the security of our country and the brightness of its future.” But what could all that mean in practice for business? 


Barret Kupelian, UK Chief Economist at PwC and Claire Blackburn, PwC UK Head of Tax, join Dom and Hannah on this bonus episode to consider the choices the Chancellor is facing, what measures she might announce - and what they may indicate for Britain’s economic trajectory.    


Guests:

  • Barret Kupelian, UK Chief Economist at PwC
  • Claire Blackburn, PwC UK Head of Tax


Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> This episode of The Business is sponsored by PwC.


All eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares her autumn Budget. There have been hints at manifesto-breaking tax increases as she warns that everyone will have to do their “bit for the security of our country and the brightness of its future.” But what could all that mean in practice for business? 


Barret Kupelian, UK Chief Economist at PwC and Claire Blackburn, PwC UK Head of Tax, join Dom and Hannah on this bonus episode to consider the choices the Chancellor is facing, what measures she might announce - and what they may indicate for Britain’s economic trajectory.    


Guests:

  • Barret Kupelian, UK Chief Economist at PwC
  • Claire Blackburn, PwC UK Head of Tax


Hosts:

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

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]]> Cyber attacks and surviving Amazon - with Currys CEO Alex Baldock Cyber attacks and surviving Amazon - with Currys CEO Alex Baldock Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:52:47 GMT 40:18 690cdd14120d3662b7be6ef0 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/surviving-amazon-cyber-attacks-and-the-christmas-hot-list-al 690cdd14120d3662b7be6ef0 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 surviving-amazon-cyber-attacks-and-the-christmas-hot-list-al What is it like to have a window into the spending habits of 80 percent of British households? full What is it like to have a window into the spending habits of 80 percent of British households? Alex Baldock knows very well. As the chief executive of Currys, he leads one of the nation’s biggest retailers, a job that involves overseeing hundreds of bricks and mortar stores across six countries - and some 24,000 employees.


Alex joins Hannah and Dom to talk about how a retail business survives - and thrives - in the era of one-click online shopping, why cyber attacks are a daily threat, and what he wants to see from Rachel Reeves's Budget. Plus, Black Friday and why the LED face mask has joined the air fryer as the must have item this Christmas. 


Guest: Alex Baldock, Chief Executive, Currys

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> What is it like to have a window into the spending habits of 80 percent of British households? Alex Baldock knows very well. As the chief executive of Currys, he leads one of the nation’s biggest retailers, a job that involves overseeing hundreds of bricks and mortar stores across six countries - and some 24,000 employees.


Alex joins Hannah and Dom to talk about how a retail business survives - and thrives - in the era of one-click online shopping, why cyber attacks are a daily threat, and what he wants to see from Rachel Reeves's Budget. Plus, Black Friday and why the LED face mask has joined the air fryer as the must have item this Christmas. 


Guest: Alex Baldock, Chief Executive, Currys

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[The rise of the corporate landlord - with Grainger's Helen Gordon]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT 42:52 690212469b0ac9b418748886 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/housing 690212469b0ac9b418748886 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 housing full Labour has gone in hard with a big, bold promise - build 1.5 million homes over the course of this parliament. That means 300,000 homes a year, a target it is already failing to hit. In fact, just this week, Britain’s developers told the Office for Budget Responsibility the end-of-decade building goal will not be met, and its forecast for economic growth from homebuilding is far too optimistic. 


On this episode, Helen Gordon, the chief executive of Britain’s largest listed landlord, Grainger, makes the case for Build to Rent and addresses Labour’s attempts to fix this perennial problem: there aren’t enough homes to go around. She tells Hannah and Dom the current model for building affordable housing just doesn’t work, the public sector’s ability to deliver housing has been lost - and the private sector simply cannot fill the void alone. 


Guests: 

Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger plc

Melissa York, Assistant Property Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Labour has gone in hard with a big, bold promise - build 1.5 million homes over the course of this parliament. That means 300,000 homes a year, a target it is already failing to hit. In fact, just this week, Britain’s developers told the Office for Budget Responsibility the end-of-decade building goal will not be met, and its forecast for economic growth from homebuilding is far too optimistic. 


On this episode, Helen Gordon, the chief executive of Britain’s largest listed landlord, Grainger, makes the case for Build to Rent and addresses Labour’s attempts to fix this perennial problem: there aren’t enough homes to go around. She tells Hannah and Dom the current model for building affordable housing just doesn’t work, the public sector’s ability to deliver housing has been lost - and the private sector simply cannot fill the void alone. 


Guests: 

Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger plc

Melissa York, Assistant Property Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Mind the (pay) gap - with Grayling's Heather Blundell]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:07:21 GMT 44:48 68fa3c0718bcdad2ab8e41ea false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/mind-the-pay-gap 68fa3c0718bcdad2ab8e41ea db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 mind-the-pay-gap Why equality makes business sense too full It’s widely acknowledged that diversity is good for business, but white men still dominate the top echelons of UK companies. The pay gap, though narrowing, persists - and, across the workforce, men outearn women by 13%. So, fifty years after the Equal Pay Act came into force, why are some businesses still not taking it seriously? And what can companies do to fix it?


Guest: 

  • Edwina Dunn, entrepreneur, founder, The Female Lead and author When She’s in the Room: How Empowering Women Empowers the World
  • Heather Blundell, Chief Executive, Grayling


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Clips: BBC Archive

Photo: The Times

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> It’s widely acknowledged that diversity is good for business, but white men still dominate the top echelons of UK companies. The pay gap, though narrowing, persists - and, across the workforce, men outearn women by 13%. So, fifty years after the Equal Pay Act came into force, why are some businesses still not taking it seriously? And what can companies do to fix it?


Guest: 

  • Edwina Dunn, entrepreneur, founder, The Female Lead and author When She’s in the Room: How Empowering Women Empowers the World
  • Heather Blundell, Chief Executive, Grayling


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Clips: BBC Archive

Photo: The Times

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[How to build a British unicorn - with Quantexa's Vishal Marria ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:25:04 GMT 37:32 68ef6d6dce402940bc743705 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/how-to-build-a-british-unicorn 68ef6d6dce402940bc743705 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 how-to-build-a-british-unicorn Vishal Marria took the leap from his secure job to launch his own company that is now worth over £2B full Vishal Marria is a homegrown business success story; a Balham local who took the leap from his secure job to launch his own company that is now worth over £2B - achieving that mythical unicorn status. His firm Quantexa, which uses AI to help companies make sense of big data, raised £140M earlier this year to make acquisitions and fund further expansion in the US - and now may be on the cusp of going public. 


So just how did he do it? Was it about the people he met along the way, or the work ethic installed working in his parents' cash and carry, or something entirely different? He joined Hannah & Dom to talk about the early days of “going all in”, bootstrapping the company with his own money and securing those crucial investors. Plus, amid growing fears about an AI bubble, and increasingly gloomy outlook for the state of British business he talks about the tensions between listing in New York and London - and Britain's future as a tech hub. 


Guest: Vishal Marria, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Quantexa


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo: The Times

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Vishal Marria is a homegrown business success story; a Balham local who took the leap from his secure job to launch his own company that is now worth over £2B - achieving that mythical unicorn status. His firm Quantexa, which uses AI to help companies make sense of big data, raised £140M earlier this year to make acquisitions and fund further expansion in the US - and now may be on the cusp of going public. 


So just how did he do it? Was it about the people he met along the way, or the work ethic installed working in his parents' cash and carry, or something entirely different? He joined Hannah & Dom to talk about the early days of “going all in”, bootstrapping the company with his own money and securing those crucial investors. Plus, amid growing fears about an AI bubble, and increasingly gloomy outlook for the state of British business he talks about the tensions between listing in New York and London - and Britain's future as a tech hub. 


Guest: Vishal Marria, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Quantexa


Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio


Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo: The Times

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> A grim future, Farage and Man United - with Sir Jim Ratcliffe A grim future, Farage and Man United - with Sir Jim Ratcliffe Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 48:04 68e68e5cde9a2a62c4bac12c false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/pipelines-to-goal-posts-with-sir-jim-ratcliffe 68e68e5cde9a2a62c4bac12c db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 pipelines-to-goal-posts-with-sir-jim-ratcliffe full He's one of Britain's most successful industrialists and part-owner of Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe - regularly found near the top of the Sunday Times rich list with an estimated wealth of over £17bn - is the founder and CEO of the chemicals giant INEOS. So what's the future for his business? Why does he think Net Zero is a disaster? And how will he make Man United 'the most profitable club in the world'?


In the first episode of The Business, Associate Business Editor of The Sunday Times Hannah Prevett and Times columnist and Times Radio business presenter, Dominic O'Connell chew over it all.


Watch more:

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Guest: Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo: Getty Images

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> He's one of Britain's most successful industrialists and part-owner of Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe - regularly found near the top of the Sunday Times rich list with an estimated wealth of over £17bn - is the founder and CEO of the chemicals giant INEOS. So what's the future for his business? Why does he think Net Zero is a disaster? And how will he make Man United 'the most profitable club in the world'?


In the first episode of The Business, Associate Business Editor of The Sunday Times Hannah Prevett and Times columnist and Times Radio business presenter, Dominic O'Connell chew over it all.


Watch more:

Read more:


Guest: Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Hosts: 

  • Hannah Prevett, Associate Business Editor, The Sunday Times
  • Dominic O’Connell, columnist, The Times & business reporter, Times Radio

Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Development Editor: Sandra Shmueli

Executive Producer: Kate Ford


Photo: Getty Images

Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com

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]]> Introducing The Business Introducing The Business Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:30:00 GMT 1:32 68de9a5359fa988cc4b1ff60 false https://shows.acast.com/thepivot/episodes/introducing-the-business 68de9a5359fa988cc4b1ff60 db63e563-1a27-4446-8f4a-06473a5b69a2 introducing-the-business Topical stories from the frontline of business. trailer A new weekly podcast all about the world of business starts on Thursday 9th October. 


Today's biggest companies wield more influence than many countries. The people who run them are visionaries, philanthropists - and sometimes crooks. With new technologies and business opportunities emerging daily, never before has navigating this ever-changing landscape been more important. Uncovering the personalities, power plays, boardroom dramas and sheer ambition that drive the world of business, Hannah Prevett and Dominic O'Connell 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. 


If you want to know what’s really going on, join Hannah and Dominic for The Business every Thursday.


Hannah Prevett is an expert voice on the tech sector, new enterprise and entrepreneurship. Associate business editor of The Sunday Times, Hannah understands the business world inside out. Her contacts include female founders, small business owners and the CEOs of some of the UK’s biggest companies. 


Dominic O’Connell is an award-winning business journalist, prized for his unmatched knowledge of markets and the corporate world. A Times columnist and Times Radio busines reporter, from a 1999 interview with a fractious Donald Trump, to conversations with leading CEOs, Dom has broken dozens of big stories and reported on booms, busts and boardroom dramas.  

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]]> A new weekly podcast all about the world of business starts on Thursday 9th October. 


Today's biggest companies wield more influence than many countries. The people who run them are visionaries, philanthropists - and sometimes crooks. With new technologies and business opportunities emerging daily, never before has navigating this ever-changing landscape been more important. Uncovering the personalities, power plays, boardroom dramas and sheer ambition that drive the world of business, Hannah Prevett and Dominic O'Connell 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. 


If you want to know what’s really going on, join Hannah and Dominic for The Business every Thursday.


Hannah Prevett is an expert voice on the tech sector, new enterprise and entrepreneurship. Associate business editor of The Sunday Times, Hannah understands the business world inside out. Her contacts include female founders, small business owners and the CEOs of some of the UK’s biggest companies. 


Dominic O’Connell is an award-winning business journalist, prized for his unmatched knowledge of markets and the corporate world. A Times columnist and Times Radio busines reporter, from a 1999 interview with a fractious Donald Trump, to conversations with leading CEOs, Dom has broken dozens of big stories and reported on booms, busts and boardroom dramas.  

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