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We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed... more
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.
June 28, 2021Lockdown support 'flashpoint', Burberry shares tumble and what next for sustainable travel?The Federation of Small Businesses is warning of a 'flashpoint' on Thursday when coronavirus business support, including full furlough, comes to an end. Chairman Mike Cherry and Kate Nicholls, from UK Hospitality, are among Ian's guests.Also today, Burberry's shares tumble after its chief executive unexpectedly quits....more42minPlay
June 25, 2021Foreign holidays, Covid legal action and Tropic SkincareBosses from two of the UK’s top travel firms react to changes made to the travel list, theatres join legal action against the government over coronavirus rules and Sky’s Ian King speaks to the founder of the UK's fastest growing skincare brand....more42minPlay
June 24, 2021LCF failures, junk food adverts banned and a boost for car salesMPs have described the collapse of London Capital and Finance as one of the largest conduct regulatory failures in three decades, the government announces a ban on junk food adverts and Catherine Faiers from Autotrader talks to Sky's Ian King about a boost in car sales....more45minPlay
June 23, 2021Who would buy Channel 4, a shake-up of the leasehold market, and a global threat to cotton.As the government looks for buyers for Channel 4, we'll hear from a media analyst on who might be interested. Plus the competitions regulator explains who'll benefit from a clampdown on freeholder charges - and a cotton expert tells us how global heating is threatening the industry....more41minPlay
June 22, 2021Morrisons takeover latest, lower government borrowing and Andy Murray's new investmentIan King takes a look at the latest in the Morrisons takeover bid and how it's affected trading. The government's borrowing is lower than it was last year - but is still at its second highest level. And tennis number one Andy Murray talks about how the rapper Pitbull encouraged him to invest in an organic sports drink....more46minPlay
June 21, 2021Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrorsHow the freedom day delay is hitting the theatre industry: Ian hears from the boss of Sadler's Wells about the need to get back to full capacity.Plus, reaction as Morrisons rejects an approach from a U.S equity firm, and VAHA chief executive Valerie Bures-Bönström on the interactive mirror which acts as a personal trainer....more47minPlay
June 18, 2021An economy bounce back, Carnival is back off - and the business of footballA leading business group is forecasting the UK economy could bounce back from Covid-19 sooner than expected, and Ian King is joined by the CBI's chief economist.Also today, the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of Notting Hill Carnival for a second year.And as England and Scotland meet in Euro 2020, Ian asks whether fans still trust the businesses behind football....more29minPlay
June 17, 2021The furlough scheme, eviction ban and traffic light travelOn today's episode, Ian King discusses the extension of the eviction ban on commercial tenants. He also speaks to the Institute for Fiscal Studies about the implications of the furlough scheme, and how tech jobs are on the increase.Plus, hear from the chairman of Brentford Football Club, Cliff Crown about life in the Premier League....more48minPlay
June 16, 2021Inflation rates, quantum computing and coronavirus restrictionsIan King discusses the rise in inflation in the UK, the new post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, and support for the hospitality sector as lockdown restrictions are extended. Plus, hear from a company which is developing quantum computers which are able to perform calculations faster than supercomputers. The Virgin Orbit project is also discussed....more45minPlay
June 14, 2021Covid-19 restrictions, online car auctions and the rise in restaurant meal kitsIan King speaks to a range of sectors to discuss a possible delay in the easing of coronavirus restrictions in England, including the wedding industry. Plus, hear from a company that's raised almost £50m to fund the expansion of its used car online marketplace, allowing people to sell their car through an auction to more than 3,000 dealers. The rise of restaurant meal kits due to coronavirus restrictions is also explored....more39minPlay
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.