On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French. He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures. And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.

On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French.He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures.And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.

On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French. He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures. And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.

Borrowing, Heathrow and business optimism

In Stuff Matters, Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside. Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself, uncovering far reaching economic powers that shape how we live. Along the way, Ed meets fascinating characters, from brilliant inventors to Latin American revolutionaries. He dives into their personal stories and reveals how they’ve changed the course of industries and economies.  Because when you look closely enough, even the simplest things turn out to matter more than you think.

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In Stuff Matters, Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside. Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself, uncovering far reaching economic powers that shape how we live. Along the way, Ed meets fascinating characters, from brilliant inventors to Latin American revolutionaries. He dives into their personal stories and reveals how they’ve changed the course of industries and economies. Because when you look closely enough, even the simplest things turn out to matter more than you think.

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