High inflation and soaring interest rates mean the government could lose £126 billion on the Bank of England's bond buying program - more than the cost of HS2. With a surprise drop in inflation today increasing the chance of earlier interest rates cuts, could the economy perk up before the general election? Bloomberg's David Goodman separates fact from fantasy.

Plus: Britain's stock market needs a reset, so says its regulator, the FCA. Their executive director Sarah Pritchard explains her plan for "the most far-reaching changes since the 1980s". Our finance reporter Will Shaw tells us if it will work. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts, and Lizzy Burden. 

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