Preparing For Brexit

Communication is key. Any business will tell you that. Even the Bank of England, as we head towards the first 'Super Thursday' - the day when the central bank will dump its interest rate decision, the minutes from that meeting and its Inflation Report on us all in one go. But will it have the desired effect of giving a cohesive message or will it be information overload? In this week's podcast Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, takes a closer look and warns there could be some teething problems and discusses how it could affect households. Joining Phil is The Times Industrials Correspondent Marcus Leroux, who discusses the upcoming results from Rio Tinto, Gresnillo and Genel Energy. With many commentators saying commodities are in a 'second meltdown', what can we expect from these companies? And at what point in the trough are we? Are things going to get worse?Finally, Miles Costello, The Times Financial Correspondent, discusses the recent changes to pensions. As roughly 85,000 have tried to take our...

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Did George Osborne’s 5:2 diet affect his thinking when he set the country’s export targets? That’s the view of Kathryn Hopkins, The Times property and economics correspondent, in this week’s podcast. She and Phil Aldrick, economics editor, explain why the Chancellor was mad to set such a high target for 2020.But with the UK’s GDP in the second quarter set to show a pick up from the first quarter, Phil Aldrick tells Richard Fletcher, Business editor and presenter of the podcast, why the UK economy is starting to look a lot more positive.A stronger economy could push the Bank of England towards rising interest rates however. That’s the only thing that will stop house prices from rapidly rising, argues Kathryn Hopkins, who says house prices could be as much as 25 per cent higher within five years. One bank that will be keeping a keen eye on the mortgage market is Lloyds. The Times’ Banking editor Katherine Griffiths explains why, and also talks us through the upcoming results for Barclays and RBS....

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Two-part special:First up Bruno Waterfield, The Times Brussels Correspondents, takes a close look at Greece and all the drama of the last couple of week's which finally saw the country and its creditors reach a deal. But it was only a deal to open talks. So what next. Bruno also talks us through that excruciating 17-hour summit and explains how he got through it. Next up Nic Fildes, The Times Technology & Communications Editor, and Richard Fletcher, The Times Business Editor, answer the question of whether or not the tech sector is over-valued and in a bubble. They also take a look at Apple, Microsoft and Yahoo! who all report next week. What can we expect?They join Robert Miller, the presenter, in this week's podcast. You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on our new look Business Now live blog, which pops out so it is easier to read: www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/businessSubscribers to The Times can also sign up to morning and lunchtime business emails, so you can keep up...

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Earnings season kicks off next week in the US, with four of the big banks on Wall Street reporting, along with KFC and Pizza Hut owner Yum! Brands. Alexandra Frean, The Times US Business Editor, talks us through what to expect. Investors will be looking for reassurance, having been tossed around in recent months, as markets get hit by Greece and now China. Will they get it?Back in the UK, a couple of big retailers will be reporting full-year results. Sports Direct has given investors a roller coaster of a ride with the share price swinging hugely over the past year. Dixons Carphone has continued to defy those critics who said their merger was like "two drunks propping each other up", Can they both continue their strong sales and profit growth? Richard Fletcher, The Times Business Editor, explains. They are joined by Rebecca Clancy, Breaking News Editor and presenter Robert Miller in this week's podcast. You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on our new look Business Now...

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This week the government will deliver its first budget since it won a majority government in the latest general election. Traditionally the first budget after an election has been fairly painful to allow for more generous giveaways when the next election comes round.This one will be no different. But which sections of society will it be painful for? Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor and Kathryn Hopkins, Economics & Property Correspondent join presenter Robert Miller to look ahead to what we can expect.What does it mean for business? What, if any, will be the rabbit out of the hat? And what will Osborne order for takeaway the night before? (Kathryn used to work at the Treasury and gives us her insights).You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on our new look Business Now live blog, which pops out so it is easier to read:www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business.Subscribers to The Times can also sign up to morning and lunchtime business emails...

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Will Greece really leave the eurozone? Is default on the horizon? What options are left for the debt-laden country? In this week's podcast Bruno Waterfield, The Times Brussels correspondent, explains how he has never known an atmosphere like the one in Brussels at the moment. The European Union, not normally a place where people are rude to each other is getting "pretty unpleasant". Is there an end to this Greek saga or are we looking at another bailout?Meanwhile, back in the UK, Philip Aldrick, economics editor, looks ahead the final estimate of UK GDP. Was growth in the first quarter really only 0.3 per cent?Finally, with Greene King reporting its full-year results next week, which are not expected to fizz, Dominc Walsh, leisure correspondent, looks at the future of the pub industry.You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on our new look Business Now live blog, which pops out so it is easier to read:www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/businessMembers of The Times can also sign up...

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With the general election result providing the certainty that markets and investors had hoped for, expectation has been that the property market would start to heat up.But has that happened? With yet more housing data out next week, Kathryn Hopkins, our property correspondent, discusses the UK property market and the problem of a skills shortage in the industry.Next week also sees the annual general meeting of Tesco. It's been a tough year for Britain's largest supermarket with the discovery of a £263 million black hole, a change in management and the loss of thousands of jobs. Andrew Clark, our deputy business editor, discusses whether or not there will be angry investors and fireworks or is Tesco making enough progress to move away from the scandal of the past year?Finally, Alexandra Frean, our US business editor, discusses the controversial topic of tax inversion before moving on to the even more controversial topic of GM food - is good or bad? You can find out if all the predictions were right...

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For 75 months the Bank of England's rate-setting committee has left rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent. No action is actually expected until the second quarter of next year, but this month's minutes from the Monetary Policy Committee could show that two of the nine members have voted for a rate rise. Any hint of a hawkish tone and sterling will bounce, says Philip Aldrick, our Economics Editor. Over in the US, it wasn't that long ago that a rate rise was expected this month. That's no longer the case, but, as Alex Frean, our US Business Editor points out, the US Fed are likely to move before the end of the year.On the corporate front we will get full-year results from Poundland. As Richard Fletcher, The Times Business Editor, points out, the discounter has recently been downgraded by its house broker for the coming year meaning all eyes will be on its outlook. Unlike in the US, discounters in the UK are not quite as entrenched. You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on...

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The markets barely moved when US first-quarter GDP was downgraded last week. The revision, from growth of 0.2 per cent to a 0.7 per cent contraction, wasn’t as bad as expected and many blamed the unusually cold winter. But could US shoppers hold the key to another reason? Next week we get retail sales, and given that consumption makes up two-thirds of the American economy, Alex Frean, our US Business Editor, discusses if shoppers have been spending or saving their money. She also talks about the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Back in the UK, and Richard Fletcher, our Business Editor, examines whether or not we are seeing the death of the supermarket, with Tesco and Sainsbury’s updating the market next week. Finally, Robert Lea, our Industrial Editor, asks if Flybe, the regional airline, can survive or if it will be “bullied” out by the big boys. He also looks at whether FirstGroup should be split up. You can find out if all the predictions were right as the news breaks on our...

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After the latest GDP figure for the first quarter confirmed disappointing growth, all eyes will be on the latest PMI data, covering manufacturing, construction and services. On some days we might cry and on others we may smile.That's the view of Patrick Hosking, our financial editor, who joins Andrew Clark, our deputy business editor and Alistair Osborne, our chief business commentator as Robert Miller presents the latest Times Business podcast.They are also discussing next week's Bank of England interest rate decision. While nothing is expected for the 66th consecutive month, they give their views on when (and by how much) wee can expect one. On the corporate front we take a look at Halfords which has its first set of full-year results under new management (with a few personal shopping experiences thrown in).You can find out if all the predictions were right, as the news breaks, on our new look Business Now live blog, which pops out so it is easier to read: www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/businessTimes...

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