Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the Road Haulage Association about how lorry shortages are creating severe supply issues ahead of Christmas. Plus, hear from the chief executive of the UK's second largest private provider - Spire Healthcare - about its half-year pre-tax profits. And the chief executive of Lloyd's of London joins the show to discuss how it's doing following the coronavirus pandemic.

Ian King speaks to the deputy director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies about how Boris Johnson's proposed tax changes will impact the economy. Plus, hear from the head of research at Zoopla about how rent rises have reached record levels for the first time since 2008. And the CEO of travel firm, On the Beach, joins the show to talk about how it's offering free covid tests to customers who make bookings this month.

Ian King is joined by several guests as he looks at the government’s package of changes to social care. He also speaks to Helen Wylde – the Managing Director of Lumo – which is starting a new train service between London and Edinburgh on the east coast mainline next month. Also on the programme is Oliver Ripley, Chief Executive and co-founder of Habitas – which says it can develop a new hotel in less than 9 months.

Ian King speaks to the CBI's Chief Policy Director Matthew Fell, after its warning the shortage of workers affecting supply chains across Britain could last up to two years. He also chats to the green entrepreneur Jo Bamford, who’s launching a new hydrogen investment fund, and looks at the food-sharing mobile app OLIO, which is aiming to reduce food waste.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of baby goods retailer, Jojo Maman Bebe, about why it's had to hike prices. Plus, hear from the vice president of sustainability and mobility at BMW about its plans to make cars kinder to the environment. And the FA's director of women’s professional football joins the show to discuss the super league's biggest broadcast deal ever.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of The Gym Group about how it now has more members than before the pandemic. Plus, hear from the chief executive of the world's largest spirit company - Diageo - about its new immersive experiences. And the chief executive of Battleface insurance joins the show to discuss its policies for space tourists.

On the Ian King Business Podcast we hear about why house prices have made an unexpected rise; the UK economy grows at the fastest rate for 7 years; and analysis of whether equities face a correction

Ian speaks to an international law firm about the future of Afghanistan and its economy under Taliban rule.

Also, there’s analysis of recent supply chain issues, with a focus on the shortage of lorry drivers.

And the founder of an Estonian company making Covid protection products talks to Ian about its future, as it launches in the UK.

Ian speaks to the NatWest chief executive after it became the latest big bank to resume paying dividends.

Also, dairy giant Arla on the struggles which have forced it to cut back on milk deliveries to supermarkets, and online housing portal Rightmove reports an increase in revenue not only from last year but the year before.

Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about how a combination of staff and supply shortages is threatening the revival of UK car production. Plus, hear from the CEO of the world's biggest spirits company - Diageo - about sales growth. And the president of P and O Cruises discusses the return of international cruises.